Israel: Baby Food Market 2024

Baby Food Market Size in Israel

After two years of growth, the Israeli baby food market decreased by -27.5% to $X in 2021. Over the period under review, consumption saw a noticeable reduction. Baby food consumption peaked at $X in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2021, consumption stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Baby Food Production in Israel

In value terms, baby food production dropped markedly to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. Overall, production showed a abrupt slump. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 when the production volume increased by 189%. Baby food production peaked at $X in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2021, production failed to regain momentum.

Baby Food Exports

Exports from Israel

In 2021, shipments abroad of food preparations for infants was finally on the rise to reach X tons for the first time since 2018, thus ending a two-year declining trend. Over the period under review, exports, however, continue to indicate a deep reduction. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2018 when exports increased by 30% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports attained the maximum at X tons in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, baby food exports soared to $X in 2021. Overall, exports, however, faced a deep setback. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2021, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports by Country

The United States (X tons) was the main destination for baby food exports from Israel, accounting for a 49% share of total exports. Moreover, baby food exports to the United States exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Ukraine (X tons), twofold. Russia (X tons) ranked third in terms of total exports with a 22% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume to the United States stood at +30.9%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Ukraine (-17.2% per year) and Russia (-28.6% per year).

In value terms, the United States ($X) emerged as the key foreign market for food preparations for infants exports from Israel, comprising 49% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Ukraine ($X), with a 23% share of total exports. It was followed by Russia, with a 22% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value to the United States totaled +29.1%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Ukraine (-15.2% per year) and Russia (-27.0% per year).

Export Prices by Country

In 2021, the average baby food export price amounted to $X per ton, growing by 7.9% against the previous year. Over the period under review, export price indicated temperate growth from 2012 to 2021: its price increased at an average annual rate of +2.4% over the last nine years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2021 figures, baby food export price increased by +16.8% against 2019 indices. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2017 when the average export price increased by 77%. As a result, the export price attained the peak level of $X per ton. From 2018 to 2021, the average export prices failed to regain momentum.

Average prices varied noticeably for the major overseas markets. In 2021, the countries with the highest prices were Russia ($X per ton) and Ukraine ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to the UK ($X per ton) and the United States ($X per ton) were amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Finland (+4.6%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Baby Food Imports

Imports into Israel

In 2021, purchases abroad of food preparations for infants decreased by -20.2% to X tons, falling for the second consecutive year after two years of growth. In general, imports, however, recorded significant growth. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2018 when imports increased by 238%. Imports peaked at X tons in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2021, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, baby food imports fell to $X in 2021. Overall, imports, however, enjoyed a significant expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 when imports increased by 266%. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2021, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Imports by Country

Ireland (X tons), the Netherlands (X tons) and France (X tons) were the main suppliers of baby food imports to Israel, with a combined 92% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2021, the biggest increases were recorded for Ireland (with a CAGR of +73.3%), while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest baby food suppliers to Israel were Ireland ($X), the Netherlands ($X) and France ($X), with a combined 92% share of total imports. These countries were followed by Germany and the United States, which together accounted for a further 6.9%.

In terms of the main suppliers, the United States, with a CAGR of +63.2%, recorded the highest growth rate of the value of imports, over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Import Prices by Country

In 2021, the average baby food import price amounted to $X per ton, with an increase of 8.7% against the previous year. Overall, the import price recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2013 when the average import price increased by 19% against the previous year. The import price peaked at $X per ton in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2021, import prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Average prices varied noticeably amongst the major supplying countries. In 2021, the highest price was recorded for prices from the United States ($X per ton) and the Netherlands ($X per ton), while the price for France ($X per ton) and Ireland ($X per ton) were amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by the United States (+4.4%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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