Israel: Durum Wheat Market 2025

Durum Wheat Market Size in Israel

The Israeli durum wheat market contracted to $X in 2022, declining by -7.6% against the previous year. Overall, consumption continues to indicate a abrupt curtailment. Over the period under review, the market attained the maximum level at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, consumption stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Durum Wheat Production in Israel

In value terms, durum wheat production surged to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Overall, production saw a deep slump. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2020 when the production volume increased by 109% against the previous year. Over the period under review, production reached the peak level at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, production remained at a lower figure.

In 2022, the average yield of durum wheat in Israel contracted modestly to X tons per ha, stabilizing at the year before. Overall, the yield recorded a noticeable downturn. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2019 with an increase of 54%. The durum wheat yield peaked at X tons per ha in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2022, the yield stood at a somewhat lower figure. Despite the increased use of modern agricultural techniques and methods, future yield figures may still be impacted by adverse weather conditions.

In 2022, the total area harvested in terms of durum wheat production in Israel reduced to X ha, with a decrease of -10.6% on 2021 figures. In general, the harvested area continues to indicate a mild downturn. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 with an increase of 27%. The durum wheat harvested area peaked at X ha in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the harvested area stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Durum Wheat Exports

Exports from Israel

In 2022, the amount of durum wheat exported from Israel expanded markedly to X tons, surging by 5.1% compared with 2021. In general, exports recorded a strong increase. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2013 with an increase of 2,949%. As a result, the exports attained the peak of X tons. From 2014 to 2022, the growth of the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, durum wheat exports skyrocketed to $X in 2022. Overall, exports enjoyed a strong increase. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2013 when exports increased by 3,221%. As a result, the exports reached the peak of $X. From 2014 to 2022, the growth of the exports remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports by Country

The United States (X tons) was the main destination for durum wheat exports from Israel, accounting for a 43% share of total exports. Moreover, durum wheat exports to the United States exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Albania (X tons), fivefold. Mauritius (X tons) ranked third in terms of total exports with a 5.8% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume to the United States amounted to +26.2%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Albania (0.0% per year) and Mauritius (-18.8% per year).

In value terms, the United States ($X) remains the key foreign market for durum wheat exports from Israel, comprising 41% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Albania ($X), with an 8.8% share of total exports. It was followed by Mauritius, with a 6.2% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value to the United States stood at +27.7%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Albania (0.0% per year) and Mauritius (0.0% per year).

Export Prices by Country

The average durum wheat export price stood at $X per ton in 2022, jumping by 18% against the previous year. Over the period under review, export price indicated a modest expansion from 2012 to 2022: its price increased at an average annual rate of +1.3% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, durum wheat export price decreased by -8.2% against 2020 indices. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2020 an increase of 52%. As a result, the export price attained the peak level of $X per ton. From 2021 to 2022, the average export prices remained at a lower figure.

Average prices varied noticeably for the major external markets. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the countries with the highest prices were Mauritius ($X per ton) and Australia ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to the UK ($X per ton) and France ($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 Mauritius (+23.0%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Durum Wheat Imports

Imports into Israel

In 2022, approx. X tons of durum wheat were imported into Israel; declining by -41.9% against the previous year's figure. In general, imports faced a sharp descent. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when imports increased by 1,731%. Over the period under review, imports reached the maximum at X tons in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, durum wheat imports dropped significantly to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, imports showed a sharp curtailment. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 with an increase of 2,052% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports reached the maximum at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, imports failed to regain momentum.

Imports by Country

In 2022, Canada (X tons) was the main durum wheat supplier to Israel, accounting for a 99% share of total imports. It was followed by the United States (X tons), with a 0.8% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume from Canada amounted to +42.9%.

In value terms, Canada ($X) constituted the largest supplier of durum wheat to Israel, comprising 99% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by the United States ($X), with a 0.7% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value from Canada amounted to +45.0%.

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the average durum wheat import price amounted to $X per ton, standing approx. at the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when the average import price increased by 18%. Over the period under review, average import prices reached the maximum at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, import prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Average prices varied noticeably amongst the major supplying countries. In 2022, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Canada ($X per ton), while the price for the United States totaled $X per ton.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Canada (+1.5%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced a decline.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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