Israel: Grape Market 2025

Grape Market Size in Israel

In 2022, the Israeli grape market increased by 0.4% to $X, rising for the second consecutive year after two years of decline. Over the period under review, consumption continues to indicate a perceptible curtailment. Grape consumption peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, consumption stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Grape Production in Israel

In value terms, grape production dropped to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, production continues to indicate a deep slump. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 with an increase of 13%. Grape production peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, production stood at a somewhat lower figure.

The average yield of grapes in Israel totaled X tons per ha in 2022, picking up by 1.9% compared with 2021 figures. In general, the yield, however, showed a abrupt shrinkage. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2017 when the yield increased by 3.8% against the previous year. The grape yield peaked at X tons per ha in 2012; however, from 2013 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.

The grape harvested area in Israel contracted to X ha in 2022, which is down by -13.5% compared with 2021. The harvested area increased at an average annual rate of +2.2% from 2012 to 2022; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when the harvested area increased by 37%. As a result, the harvested area reached the peak level of X ha, and then dropped in the following year.

Grape Exports

Exports from Israel

In 2022, shipments abroad of grapes was finally on the rise to reach X tons after six years of decline. Overall, exports, however, faced a precipitous shrinkage. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 when exports increased by 8.1% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs at X tons in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, grape exports expanded markedly to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, exports, however, faced a precipitous decrease. The exports peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports by Country

France (X tons) was the main destination for grape exports from Israel, accounting for a 93% share of total exports. Moreover, grape exports to France exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, the Netherlands (X tons), more than tenfold.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume to France stood at -6.8%.

In value terms, France ($X) emerged as the key foreign market for grapes exports from Israel, comprising 93% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by the Netherlands ($X), with a 7.2% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value to France totaled -8.4%.

Export Prices by Country

The average grape export price stood at $X per ton in 2022, surging by 9.6% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price, however, recorded a mild decline. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2018 when the average export price increased by 11%. Over the period under review, the average export prices reached the maximum at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the export prices remained at a lower figure.

Average prices varied noticeably for the major overseas markets. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was the Netherlands ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to France amounted to $X per ton.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Belarus (+2.2%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced a decline.

Grape Imports

Imports into Israel

In 2022, grape imports into Israel surged to X tons, increasing by 71% against the year before. In general, imports posted significant growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 with an increase of 122%. Over the period under review, imports reached the maximum in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, grape imports surged to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, imports enjoyed a significant increase. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2017 when imports increased by 125% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports attained the peak figure in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

Imports by Country

In 2022, South Africa (X tons) was the main supplier of grape to Israel, with a approx. 100% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume from South Africa totaled +42.6%.

In value terms, South Africa ($X) constituted the largest supplier of grapes to Israel.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value from South Africa stood at +39.6%.

Import Prices by Country

The average grape import price stood at $X per ton in 2022, with a decrease of -2.6% against the previous year. Overall, the import price showed a pronounced contraction. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 an increase of 4.4%. Over the period under review, average import prices attained the peak figure at $X per ton in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2022, import prices failed to regain momentum.

As there is only one major supplying country, the average price level is determined by prices for South Africa.

From 2012 to 2022, the rate of growth in terms of prices for South Africa amounted to -2.1% per year.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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