Israel: Dry Vegetable Market 2025

Dry Vegetable Market Size in Israel

The Israeli dry vegetable market soared to $X in 2022, jumping by 21% against the previous year. Over the period under review, consumption saw a strong increase. Dry vegetable consumption peaked in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in the near future.

Dry Vegetable Production in Israel

In value terms, dry vegetable production amounted to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, production posted resilient growth. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2020 when the production volume increased by 42% against the previous year. As a result, production reached the peak level of $X. From 2021 to 2022, production growth remained at a lower figure.

Dry Vegetable Exports

Exports from Israel

In 2022, after three years of decline, there was growth in overseas shipments of dry vegetables, when their volume increased by 4% to X tons. Over the period under review, exports, however, continue to indicate a pronounced reduction. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 when exports increased by 32% against the previous year. As a result, the exports reached the peak of X tons. From 2019 to 2022, the growth of the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, dry vegetable exports reached $X in 2022. In general, exports, however, continue to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2016 with an increase of 13% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports reached the peak figure at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, the exports remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

The United States (X tons) was the main destination for dry vegetable exports from Israel, accounting for a 53% share of total exports. Moreover, dry vegetable exports to the United States exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Mexico (X tons), sixfold. Australia (X tons) ranked third in terms of total exports with a 5.4% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume to the United States stood at -2.9%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Mexico (+87.4% per year) and Australia (-3.6% per year).

In value terms, the United States ($X) remains the key foreign market for dry vegetables exports from Israel, comprising 53% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Mexico ($X), with a 9.4% share of total exports. It was followed by Australia, with a 5.4% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value to the United States was relatively modest. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Mexico (+106.2% per year) and Australia (-3.1% per year).

Export Prices by Country

The average dry vegetable export price stood at $X per ton in 2022, approximately equating the previous year. Over the last decade, it increased at an average annual rate of +1.9%. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2020 an increase of 28%. The export price peaked at $X per ton in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2022, the export prices failed to regain momentum.

Average prices varied noticeably for the major foreign markets. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the countries with the highest prices were Australia ($X per ton) and the United States ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Singapore ($X per ton) and Canada ($X per ton) were amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Mexico (+10.0%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Dry Vegetable Imports

Imports into Israel

In 2022, purchases abroad of dry vegetables increased by 32% to X tons, rising for the fourth year in a row after three years of decline. Over the period under review, imports posted significant growth. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 with an increase of 465%. Over the period under review, imports attained the maximum in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in years to come.

In value terms, dry vegetable imports soared to $X in 2022. In general, imports continue to indicate a significant expansion. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 with an increase of 496% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports reached the peak figure in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

Imports by Country

In 2022, Brazil (X tons) constituted the largest dry vegetable supplier to Israel, with a 36% share of total imports. Moreover, dry vegetable imports from Brazil exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, the United States (X tons), twofold. Ukraine (X tons) ranked third in terms of total imports with an 18% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume from Brazil stood at +776.6%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: the United States (+31.6% per year) and Ukraine (+185.0% per year).

In value terms, Brazil ($X) constituted the largest supplier of dry vegetables to Israel, comprising 37% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Ukraine ($X), with an 18% share of total imports. It was followed by the United States, with a 17% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value from Brazil stood at +781.4%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Ukraine (+165.6% per year) and the United States (+36.2% per year).

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the average dry vegetable import price amounted to $X per ton, increasing by 3.2% against the previous year. In general, the import price saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 when the average import price increased by 39%. Over the period under review, average import prices hit record highs at $X per ton in 2017; afterwards, it flattened through to 2022.

Average prices varied somewhat amongst the major supplying countries. In 2022, amid the top importers, the highest price was recorded for prices from Argentina ($X per ton) and Romania ($X per ton), while the price for India ($X per ton) and the United States ($X per ton) were amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by the United States (+3.5%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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