Israel: Meat Market 2025

Meat Market Size in Israel

The Israeli meat market declined modestly to $X in 2022, shrinking by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the total consumption indicated a noticeable expansion from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of X% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, consumption increased by X% against 2016 indices. As a result, consumption attained the peak level of $X. From 2014 to 2022, the growth of the market remained at a lower figure.

Meat Production in Israel

In value terms, meat production dropped to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Overall, the total production indicated a pronounced expansion from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of X% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, production decreased by X% against 2019 indices. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2013 with an increase of X% against the previous year. As a result, production attained the peak level of $X. From 2014 to 2022, production growth remained at a somewhat lower figure.

The average yield of meat in Israel reached X kg per head in 2022, leveling off at the year before. Over the period under review, the yield recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2015 with an increase of X%. Over the period under review, the average meat yield attained the peak level at X kg per head in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2022, the yield remained at a lower figure.

In 2022, approx. X heads of animals slaughtered for meat production in Israel; remaining relatively unchanged against the year before. This number increased at an average annual rate of X% from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern remained relatively stable, with only minor fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 when the number of producing animals increased by X% against the previous year. As a result, the amount of animals produced attained the peak level of X heads. From 2015 to 2022, the growth of this number remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Meat Exports

Exports from Israel

In 2022, meat exports from Israel surged to X tons, increasing by X% on the year before. Over the period under review, exports recorded resilient growth. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2020 when exports increased by X%. As a result, the exports attained the peak of X tons. From 2021 to 2022, the growth of the exports remained at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, meat exports skyrocketed to $X in 2022. Overall, exports recorded a modest increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 when exports increased by X% against the previous year. As a result, the exports attained the peak of $X. From 2021 to 2022, the growth of the exports remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

Paraguay (X tons), Palestine (X tons) and the UK (X tons) were the main destinations of meat exports from Israel, with a combined X% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for Palestine (with a CAGR of X%), while shipments for the other leaders experienced mixed trend patterns.

In value terms, Paraguay ($X) emerged as the key foreign market for meat exports from Israel, comprising X% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by the UK ($X), with a X% share of total exports. It was followed by Palestine, with a X% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value to Paraguay was relatively modest. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: the UK (X% per year) and Palestine (X% per year).

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the average meat export price amounted to $X per ton, picking up by X% against the previous year. In general, the export price, however, showed a abrupt descent. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2020 an increase of X%. The export price peaked at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the export prices remained at a lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major external markets. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Paraguay ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Palestine ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

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

Meat Imports

Imports into Israel

In 2022, imports of meat into Israel contracted modestly to X tons, shrinking by X% against the year before. In general, total imports indicated resilient growth from 2012 to 2022: its volume increased at an average annual rate of X% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, imports increased by X% against 2015 indices. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2013 with an increase of X%. Imports peaked at X tons in 2021, and then dropped slightly in the following year.

In value terms, meat imports skyrocketed to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, imports, however, recorded a prominent expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 with an increase of X%. Imports peaked in 2022 and are likely to see steady growth in the immediate term.

Imports by Country

Brazil (X tons), Uruguay (X tons) and Argentina (X tons) were the main suppliers of meat imports to Israel, with a combined X% share of total imports. Poland, Paraguay, the United States and Spain lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further X%.

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

In value terms, the largest meat suppliers to Israel were Brazil ($X), Uruguay ($X) and Argentina ($X), with a combined X% share of total imports. Poland, Paraguay, Spain and the United States lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further X%.

In terms of the main suppliers, Spain, with a CAGR of X%, saw the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of imports, over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the average meat import price amounted to $X per ton, picking up by X% against the previous year. Over the last decade, it increased at an average annual rate of X%. As a result, import price attained the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major supplying countries. In 2022, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Spain ($X per ton), while the price for Paraguay ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Spain (X%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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