Israel: Canned Meat Market 2025

Canned Meat Market Size in Israel

The Israeli canned meat market shrank to $X in 2021, with a decrease of -5.9% against the previous year. Overall, consumption continues to indicate a noticeable decrease. Over the period under review, the market hit record highs at $X in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2021, consumption failed to regain momentum.

Canned Meat Production in Israel

In value terms, canned meat production reduced to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. In general, production continues to indicate a pronounced setback. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2016 when the production volume increased by 16% against the previous year. As a result, production reached the peak level of $X. From 2017 to 2021, production growth remained at a lower figure.

Canned Meat Exports

Exports from Israel

In 2021, overseas shipments of canned meat decreased by -2.9% to X tons, falling for the second consecutive year after two years of growth. In general, exports, however, showed mild growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 when exports increased by 213% against the previous year. The exports peaked at X tons in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2021, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, canned meat exports rose to $X in 2021. Over the period under review, exports showed a pronounced contraction. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2018 with an increase of 94% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports attained the maximum at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2021, the exports remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

The United States (X tons) was the main destination for canned meat exports from Israel, accounting for a 70% share of total exports. Moreover, canned meat exports to the United States exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, France (X tons), threefold. The third position in this ranking was held by the UK (X tons), with a 3.5% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of volume to the United States stood at +3.2%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: France (-1.3% per year) and the UK (+7.2% per year).

In value terms, the United States ($X) remains the key foreign market for canned meat exports from Israel, comprising 69% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by France ($X), with a 24% share of total exports. It was followed by the UK, with a 3.7% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value to the United States totaled -1.4%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: France (-3.7% per year) and the UK (+5.3% per year).

Export Prices by Country

The average canned meat export price stood at $X per ton in 2021, with an increase of 6.2% against the previous year. Overall, the export price, however, recorded a pronounced setback. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 when the average export price increased by 62% against the previous year. As a result, the export price attained the peak level of $X per ton. From 2017 to 2021, the average export prices remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Average prices varied noticeably for the major export markets. In 2021, amid the top suppliers, the countries with the highest prices were France ($X per ton) and the UK ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to the United States ($X per ton) and Canada ($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 the UK (-1.8%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced a decline.

Canned Meat Imports

Imports into Israel

In 2021, canned meat imports into Israel surged to X tons, growing by 43% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports saw a prominent increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 when imports increased by 76% against the previous year. Imports peaked in 2021 and are expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, canned meat imports soared to $X in 2021. In general, imports continue to indicate a strong expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 with an increase of 72% against the previous year. Imports peaked in 2021 and are expected to retain growth in years to come.

Imports by Country

Brazil (X tons), Palestine (X tons) and Turkey (X tons) were the main suppliers of canned meat imports to Israel, together accounting for 53% of total imports. These countries were followed by Poland, Italy, Russia and Vietnam, which together accounted for a further 23%.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the main suppliers, was attained by Poland (with a CAGR of +93.5%), while imports for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest canned meat suppliers to Israel were Palestine ($X), Brazil ($X) and Poland ($X), with a combined 69% share of total imports.

Poland, with a CAGR of +96.9%, 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

In 2021, the average canned meat import price amounted to $X per ton, growing by 8.7% against the previous year. Over the last nine years, it increased at an average annual rate of +1.0%. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2013 an increase of 27% against the previous year. As a result, import price reached the peak level of $X per ton. From 2014 to 2021, the average import prices failed to regain momentum.

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

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Palestine (+11.5%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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