Israel: Groundnuts Market 2025

Groundnuts Market Size in Israel

The Israeli groundnuts market fell dramatically to $X in 2022, dropping by -55.9% against the previous year. Overall, consumption showed a perceptible decrease. Groundnuts consumption peaked at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, consumption stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Groundnuts Production in Israel

In value terms, groundnuts production shrank modestly to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, production recorded a deep reduction. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2013 with an increase of 39% against the previous year. As a result, production attained the peak level of $X. From 2014 to 2022, production growth remained at a lower figure.

In 2022, the average groundnuts yield in Israel dropped to X tons per ha, waning by -13.3% against the previous year. In general, the yield indicated tangible growth from 2012 to 2022: its figure increased at an average annual rate of +3.7% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, groundnuts yield decreased by -25.8% against 2020 indices. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2018 when the yield increased by 66%. The groundnuts yield peaked at X tons per ha in 2020; however, from 2021 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, approx. X ha of ground-nut (in-shell) were harvested in Israel; waning by -8.8% against 2021. The harvested area increased at an average annual rate of +1.3% over the period from 2012 to 2022; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2015 when the harvested area increased by 33%. Over the period under review, the harvested area dedicated to groundnuts production attained the peak figure at X ha in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2022, the harvested area failed to regain momentum.

Groundnuts Exports

Exports from Israel

In 2022, approx. X tons of ground-nut (in-shell) were exported from Israel; jumping by 30% against the year before. In general, exports showed a remarkable increase. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2019 with an increase of 76% against the previous year. The exports peaked at X tons in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, groundnuts exports contracted rapidly to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, exports saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 when exports increased by 16%. Over the period under review, the exports attained the maximum at $X in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2022, the exports remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

Italy (X tons) was the main destination for groundnuts exports from Israel, accounting for a 58% share of total exports. Moreover, groundnuts exports to Italy exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Germany (X tons), twofold. The third position in this ranking was held by Switzerland (X tons), with a 6.5% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume to Italy stood at +12.4%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Germany (+12.9% per year) and Switzerland (+4.3% per year).

In value terms, Italy ($X) remains the key foreign market for ground-nut (in-shell) exports from Israel, comprising 58% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by Germany ($X), with a 29% share of total exports. It was followed by Switzerland, with a 6.5% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value to Italy was relatively modest. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Germany (+0.8% per year) and Switzerland (-5.9% per year).

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the average groundnuts export price amounted to $X per ton, waning by -39.5% against the previous year. In general, the export price recorded a deep setback. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 an increase of 73%. Over the period under review, the average export prices reached the peak figure at $X per ton in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, the export prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Average prices varied noticeably for the major external markets. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the highest price was recorded for prices to the Netherlands ($X per ton) and Spain ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Italy ($X per ton) and Germany ($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 Spain (-7.4%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced a decline.

Groundnuts Imports

Imports into Israel

For the sixth year in a row, Israel recorded decline in overseas purchases of ground-nut (in-shell), which decreased by -17.8% to X tons in 2022. In general, imports recorded a dramatic contraction. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2013 when imports increased by 199%. As a result, imports attained the peak of X tons. From 2014 to 2022, the growth of imports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, groundnuts imports contracted to $X in 2022. Overall, imports saw a sharp shrinkage. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 when imports increased by 98%. As a result, imports attained the peak of $X. From 2014 to 2022, the growth of imports remained at a lower figure.

Imports by Country

Egypt (X tons), India (X kg) and the United States (X kg) were the main suppliers of groundnuts imports to Israel, with a combined 75% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the main suppliers, was attained by Egypt (with a CAGR of 0.0%), while imports for the other leaders experienced a decline.

In value terms, the largest groundnuts suppliers to Israel were Egypt ($X), Italy ($X) and the United States ($X), together comprising 64% of total imports.

In terms of the main suppliers, Egypt, with a CAGR of 0.0%, recorded the highest growth rate of the value of imports, over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced a decline.

Import Prices by Country

The average groundnuts import price stood at $X per ton in 2022, rising by 4.3% against the previous year. In general, the import price, however, saw a noticeable downturn. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 when the average import price increased by 40%. Over the period under review, average import prices reached the maximum at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, import prices failed to regain momentum.

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

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Ethiopia (+15.9%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced mixed trend patterns.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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