Israel: Grapefruit Market 2025

Grapefruit Market Size in Israel

The Israeli grapefruit market reached $X in 2022, picking up by 1.7% against the previous year. Over the period under review, consumption, however, continues to indicate a abrupt decrease. Over the period under review, the market hit record highs at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, consumption stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Grapefruit Production in Israel

In value terms, grapefruit production totaled $X in 2022 estimated in export price. In general, production, however, recorded a pronounced descent. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 with an increase of 33%. Grapefruit production peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, production stood at a somewhat lower figure.

The average yield of grapefruits in Israel amounted to X tons per ha in 2022, surging by 3.8% against 2021. In general, the yield showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 with an increase of 80% against the previous year. As a result, the yield reached the peak level of X tons per ha. From 2018 to 2022, the growth of the average grapefruit yield remained 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, approx. X ha of grapefruits were harvested in Israel; picking up by 2.6% compared with 2021 figures. Over the period under review, the harvested area, however, continues to indicate a abrupt setback. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2018 with an increase of 39% against the previous year. The grapefruit harvested area peaked at X ha in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2022, the harvested area stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Grapefruit Exports

Exports from Israel

Grapefruit exports from Israel totaled X tons in 2022, increasing by 7.4% compared with the previous year. In general, exports, however, saw a pronounced slump. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 with an increase of 25% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs at X tons in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, grapefruit exports contracted to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, exports, however, continue to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2020 with an increase of 31% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports by Country

France (X tons), Russia (X tons) and the Netherlands (X tons) were the main destinations of grapefruit exports from Israel, together comprising 47% of total exports. These countries were followed by China, Japan, Canada, the United States, South Korea, the UK, Slovenia, Germany, Italy and Ukraine, which together accounted for a further 47%.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for Canada (with a CAGR of +20.8%), while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest markets for grapefruit exported from Israel were France ($X), Russia ($X) and the Netherlands ($X), with a combined 47% share of total exports. These countries were followed by China, Japan, Canada, the United States, South Korea, the UK, Slovenia, Germany, Italy and Ukraine, which together accounted for a further 47%.

Among the main countries of destination, Canada, with a CAGR of +23.4%, recorded the highest growth rate of the value of exports, over the period under review, while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Export Prices by Country

The average grapefruit export price stood at $X per ton in 2022, with a decrease of -7.6% against the previous year. Over the last decade, it increased at an average annual rate of +2.0%. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 when the average export price increased by 34% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the average export prices hit record highs at $X per ton in 2021, and then shrank in the following year.

Average prices varied noticeably for the major external markets. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the highest price was recorded for prices to Slovenia ($X per ton) and Russia ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to South Korea ($X per ton) and France ($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 Germany (+2.3%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Grapefruit Imports

Imports into Israel

In 2022, imports of grapefruits into Israel skyrocketed to X tons, rising by 391% compared with 2021. Overall, imports, however, showed a deep setback. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2017 with an increase of 822% against the previous year. Imports peaked at X tons in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, grapefruit imports surged to $X in 2022. In general, imports, however, faced a drastic downturn. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2017 with an increase of 899% against the previous year. Imports peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, imports remained at a lower figure.

Imports by Country

In 2022, Egypt (X tons) constituted the largest supplier of grapefruit to Israel, with a 55% share of total imports. Moreover, grapefruit imports from Egypt exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Palestine (X tons), twofold. The UK (X tons) ranked third in terms of total imports with a 12% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume from Egypt stood at -1.1%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Palestine (+13.1% per year) and the UK (0.0% per year).

In value terms, Egypt ($X) constituted the largest supplier of grapefruits to Israel, comprising 46% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Palestine ($X), with a 20% share of total imports. It was followed by South Africa, with a 16% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value from Egypt amounted to -1.5%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Palestine (+12.9% per year) and South Africa (-14.2% per year).

Import Prices by Country

The average grapefruit import price stood at $X per ton in 2022, dropping by -12.4% against the previous year. Overall, the import price showed a pronounced contraction. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2019 an increase of 33% against the previous year. Over the period under review, average import prices hit record highs at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, import prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was South Africa ($X per ton), while the price for Palestine ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by South Africa (+17.2%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced a decline.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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