Israel: Candied Fruit Market 2025

Candied Fruit Market Size in Israel

The Israeli candied fruit market fell modestly to $X in 2021, shrinking by -4.4% against the previous year. The market value increased at an average annual rate of +2.2% from 2012 to 2021; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Over the period under review, the market attained the maximum level at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2021, consumption stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Candied Fruit Production in Israel

In value terms, candied fruit production plummeted to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, production recorded a pronounced curtailment. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2018 when the production volume increased by 134% against the previous year. As a result, production attained the peak level of $X. From 2019 to 2021, production growth failed to regain momentum.

Candied Fruit Exports

Exports from Israel

In 2021, after two years of decline, there was significant growth in shipments abroad of candied fruits, when their volume increased by 5.7% to X tons. Overall, exports, however, showed a sharp curtailment. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2014 when exports increased by 121%. Over the period under review, the exports attained the maximum at X tons in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, the exports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, candied fruit exports surged to $X in 2021. In general, exports, however, saw a abrupt descent. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2014 with an increase of 93% against the previous year. The exports peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports by Country

The United States (X tons) was the main destination for candied fruit exports from Israel, with a 67% share of total exports. Moreover, candied fruit exports to the United States exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, the UK (X tons), threefold. The third position in this ranking was held by France (X tons), with an 8.4% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of volume to the United States totaled -16.8%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: the UK (-16.2% per year) and France (-27.3% per year).

In value terms, the United States ($X) remains the key foreign market for candied fruit exports from Israel, comprising 67% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by the UK ($X), with a 21% share of total exports. It was followed by France, with an 8.4% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value to the United States totaled -14.3%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: the UK (-17.1% per year) and France (-20.1% per year).

Export Prices by Country

In 2021, the average candied fruit export price amounted to $X per ton, surging by 11% against the previous year. Overall, export price indicated a noticeable increase from 2012 to 2021: its price increased at an average annual rate of +3.5% over the last nine-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2013 an increase of 76% against the previous year. The export price peaked at $X per ton in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2021, the export prices remained at a lower figure.

Average prices varied noticeably for the major export markets. In 2021, the highest price was recorded for prices to Spain ($X per ton) and the UK ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to France ($X per ton) and the United States ($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 France (+9.9%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Candied Fruit Imports

Imports into Israel

In 2021, the amount of candied fruits imported into Israel fell modestly to X tons, shrinking by -4.2% on the previous year. Over the period under review, total imports indicated a modest increase from 2012 to 2021: its volume increased at an average annual rate of +1.1% over the last nine years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2021 figures, imports decreased by -36.5% against 2017 indices. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2017 when imports increased by 72%. As a result, imports attained the peak of X tons. From 2018 to 2021, the growth of imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, candied fruit imports rose to $X in 2021. In general, total imports indicated a temperate expansion from 2012 to 2021: its value increased at an average annual rate of +2.6% over the last nine years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2021 figures, imports increased by +4.2% against 2019 indices. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2017 with an increase of 73%. As a result, imports attained the peak of $X. From 2018 to 2021, the growth of imports remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Imports by Country

In 2021, Thailand (X tons) constituted the largest candied fruit supplier to Israel, accounting for a 64% share of total imports. Moreover, candied fruit imports from Thailand exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, the United States (X tons), eightfold. China (X tons) ranked third in terms of total imports with a 7.6% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of volume from Thailand was relatively modest. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: the United States (+1.1% per year) and China (+13.0% per year).

In value terms, Thailand ($X) constituted the largest supplier of candied fruit to Israel, comprising 65% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by China ($X), with a 7.7% share of total imports. It was followed by the United States, with a 7.3% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value from Thailand amounted to +1.5%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: China (+16.2% per year) and the United States (+1.6% per year).

Import Prices by Country

The average candied fruit import price stood at $X per ton in 2021, growing by 8.2% against the previous year. Over the period from 2012 to 2021, it increased at an average annual rate of +1.5%. As a result, import price reached the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Average prices varied noticeably amongst the major supplying countries. In 2021, the highest price was recorded for prices from the Philippines ($X per ton) and South Africa ($X per ton), while the price for the United States ($X per ton) and Thailand ($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 Philippines (+10.0%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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