Israel: Non-Wheat Flour Market 2024

Non-Wheat Flour Market Size in Israel

In 2021, the Israeli non-wheat flour market increased by 2% to $X, rising for the second year in a row after two years of decline. In general, the total consumption indicated a noticeable expansion from 2012 to 2021: its value increased at an average annual rate of +4.2% over the last nine-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2021 figures, consumption increased by +8.4% against 2019 indices. Non-wheat flour consumption peaked at $X in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2021, consumption remained at a lower figure.

Non-Wheat Flour Production in Israel

In value terms, non-wheat flour production reduced to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, the total production indicated a perceptible increase from 2012 to 2021: its value increased at an average annual rate of +3.5% over the last nine-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2021 figures, production increased by +2.5% against 2019 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 when the production volume increased by 24%. Over the period under review, production reached the maximum level at $X in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2021, production remained at a lower figure.

Non-Wheat Flour Exports

Exports from Israel

In 2021, overseas shipments of non-wheat flours increased by 33% to X tons, rising for the third year in a row after three years of decline. Over the period under review, exports, however, continue to indicate a abrupt downturn. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 with an increase of 64%. Over the period under review, the exports reached the maximum at X tons in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2021, the exports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, non-wheat flour exports surged to $X in 2021. Overall, exports, however, saw a abrupt decline. The exports peaked at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2021, the exports failed to regain momentum.

Exports by Country

The United States (X tons) was the main destination for non-wheat flour exports from Israel, with a 77% share of total exports. Moreover, non-wheat flour exports to the United States exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Palestine (X tons), sixfold.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume to the United States stood at +41.7%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Palestine (-33.1% per year) and Canada (+19.4% per year).

In value terms, the United States ($X) remains the key foreign market for non-wheat flours exports from Israel, comprising 60% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Canada ($X), with a 23% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of value to the United States stood at +27.4%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Canada (+25.7% per year) and Palestine (-35.5% per year).

Export Prices by Country

In 2021, the average non-wheat flour export price amounted to $X per ton, surging by 51% against the previous year. Over the period from 2012 to 2021, it increased at an average annual rate of +2.7%. The export price peaked at $X per ton in 2016; afterwards, it flattened through to 2021.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Canada ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Palestine ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Canada (+5.3%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced a decline.

Non-Wheat Flour Imports

Imports into Israel

In 2021, the amount of non-wheat flours imported into Israel surged to X tons, growing by 98% on 2020 figures. Overall, imports showed a strong increase. As a result, imports reached the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, non-wheat flour imports soared to $X in 2021. Over the period under review, imports enjoyed a buoyant increase. As a result, imports attained the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Imports by Country

In 2021, Kenya (X tons) constituted the largest supplier of non-wheat flour to Israel, with a 46% share of total imports. Moreover, non-wheat flour imports from Kenya exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Italy (X tons), threefold. Germany (X tons) ranked third in terms of total imports with a 9.1% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume from Kenya totaled +57.0%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Italy (+2.8% per year) and Germany (+112.0% per year).

In value terms, Kenya ($X) constituted the largest supplier of non-wheat flours to Israel, comprising 49% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Italy ($X), with a 13% share of total imports. It was followed by Germany, with a 9.7% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of value from Kenya totaled +56.2%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Italy (+8.1% per year) and Germany (+79.7% per year).

Import Prices by Country

The average non-wheat flour import price stood at $X per ton in 2021, picking up by 12% against the previous year. Over the last nine-year period, it increased at an average annual rate of +1.7%. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 an increase of 16%. Over the period under review, average import prices attained the maximum in 2021 and is likely to see gradual growth in years to come.

Average prices varied somewhat amongst the major supplying countries. In 2021, amid the top importers, the countries with the highest prices were Djibouti ($X per ton) and Ethiopia ($X per ton), while the price for Ukraine ($X per ton) and France ($X per ton) were amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Ukraine (+7.4%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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