Israel: Fruit Market 2024

Fruit Market Size in Israel

In 2022, after three years of growth, there was decline in the Israeli fruit market, when its value decreased by X% to $X. Overall, consumption, however, continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. Over the period under review, the market reached the maximum level at $X in 2021, and then shrank in the following year.

Fruit Production in Israel

In value terms, fruit production dropped to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, production continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2017 when the production volume increased by X%. As a result, production attained the peak level of $X. From 2018 to 2022, production growth remained at a somewhat lower figure.

The average yield of fruits in Israel expanded markedly to X tons per ha in 2022, surging by X% on the previous year's figure. In general, the yield, however, recorded a slight setback. Over the period under review, the average fruit yield reached the peak level at X tons per ha in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the yield failed to regain momentum. 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 fruits production in Israel fell to X ha, which is down by X% on the previous year's figure. The harvested area increased at an average annual rate of X% from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern remained relatively stable, with only minor fluctuations being observed throughout the analyzed period. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 when the harvested area increased by X%. As a result, the harvested area reached the peak level of X ha, and then shrank in the following year.

Fruit Exports

Exports from Israel

In 2022, shipments abroad of fruits was finally on the rise to reach X tons for the first time since 2019, thus ending a two-year declining trend. In general, exports, however, saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 when exports increased by X% against the previous year. As a result, the exports attained the peak of X tons. From 2014 to 2022, the growth of the exports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, fruit exports rose to $X in 2022. The total export value increased at an average annual rate of X% over the period from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern remained relatively stable, with only minor fluctuations throughout the analyzed period. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 when exports increased by X%. As a result, the exports attained the peak of $X. From 2014 to 2022, the growth of the exports failed to regain momentum.

Exports by Country

France (X tons) was the main destination for fruit exports from Israel, accounting for a X% share of total exports. Moreover, fruit exports to France exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, the UK (X tons), threefold. The third position in this ranking was held by Russia (X tons), with an X% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume to France totaled X%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: the UK (X% per year) and Russia (X% per year).

In value terms, France ($X) remains the key foreign market for fruits exports from Israel, comprising X% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Russia ($X), with a X% share of total exports. It was followed by the UK, with a X% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value to France stood at X%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Russia (X% per year) and the UK (X% per year).

Export Prices by Country

The average fruit export price stood at $X per ton in 2022, dropping by X% against the previous year. Over the period from 2012 to 2022, it increased at an average annual rate of X%. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2017 when the average export price increased by X% against the previous year. The export price peaked at $X per ton in 2021, and then shrank in the following year.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Russia ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Luxembourg ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

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

Fruit Imports

Imports into Israel

Fruit imports into Israel rose markedly to X tons in 2022, picking up by X% on the year before. Over the period under review, imports enjoyed a buoyant increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 when imports increased by X%. Over the period under review, imports reached the peak figure in 2022 and are likely to see steady growth in years to come.

In value terms, fruit imports expanded significantly to $X in 2022. Overall, imports recorded a buoyant increase. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2014 when imports increased by X% against the previous year. Imports peaked in 2022 and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Imports by Country

Italy (X tons), the United States (X tons) and Turkey (X tons) were the main suppliers of fruit imports to Israel, with a combined X% share of total imports. Kenya, South Africa, Argentina, France, the Dominican Republic and Spain lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further X%.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for Kenya (with a CAGR of X%), while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Italy ($X), South Africa ($X) and the United States ($X) appeared to be the largest fruit suppliers to Israel, with a combined X% share of total imports. Turkey, Kenya, Argentina, France, Spain and the Dominican Republic lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further X%.

Kenya, with a CAGR of X%, saw the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of imports, in terms of the main suppliers over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Import Prices by Country

The average fruit import price stood at $X per ton in 2022, almost unchanged from the previous year. Overall, the import price recorded a mild contraction. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2013 an increase of X%. As a result, import price reached the peak level of $X per ton. From 2014 to 2022, the average import prices remained at a lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major supplying countries. In 2022, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was South Africa ($X per ton), while the price for the Dominican Republic ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

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

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