Israel: Onion And Shallot Market 2025

Onion And Shallot Market Size in Israel

The Israeli onion and shallot market was finally on the rise to reach $X in 2022, after two years of decline. Over the period under review, consumption showed buoyant growth. Over the period under review, the market reached the maximum level at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, consumption stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Onion And Shallot Production in Israel

In value terms, onion and shallot production reduced to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. In general, production saw prominent growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 with an increase of 77%. Onion and shallot production peaked at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, production stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In 2022, the average yield of onions and shallots in Israel shrank modestly to X tons per ha, flattening at the previous year's figure. In general, the yield recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 with an increase of 23% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the average onion and shallot yield attained the maximum level at X tons per ha in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, the yield remained at a lower figure. 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 onions and shallots were harvested in Israel; surging by 2.9% compared with the previous year. Over the period under review, the harvested area recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2015 with an increase of 23% against the previous year. As a result, the harvested area reached the peak level of X ha. From 2016 to 2022, the growth of the onion and shallot harvested area failed to regain momentum.

Onion And Shallot Exports

Exports from Israel

In 2022, approx. X tons of onions and shallots were exported from Israel; falling by -76.5% against 2021. In general, exports continue to indicate a precipitous decline. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2018 when exports increased by 196% against the previous year. The exports peaked at X tons in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2022, the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, onion and shallot exports soared to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, exports recorded a noticeable curtailment. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 when exports increased by 464%. The exports peaked at $X in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2022, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports by Country

Canada (X tons) was the main destination for onion and shallot exports from Israel, accounting for a 66% share of total exports. Moreover, onion and shallot exports to Canada exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, the Netherlands (X tons), sixfold.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume to Canada amounted to +76.7%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: the Netherlands (+2.6% per year) and Mauritius (+84.9% per year).

In value terms, Canada ($X) remains the key foreign market for onions and shallots exports from Israel, comprising 98% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by Mauritius ($X), with a 1.3% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value to Canada amounted to +96.5%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Mauritius (+90.6% per year) and the Netherlands (-21.1% per year).

Export Prices by Country

The average onion and shallot export price stood at $X per ton in 2022, surging by 428% against the previous year. Overall, the export price continues to indicate significant growth. As a result, the export price reached the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Canada ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to the Netherlands ($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 Canada (+11.2%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced mixed trend patterns.

Onion And Shallot Imports

Imports into Israel

In 2022, overseas purchases of onions and shallots were finally on the rise to reach X tons for the first time since 2019, thus ending a two-year declining trend. Over the period under review, imports continue to indicate a resilient expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 when imports increased by 292%. Imports peaked at X tons in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, onion and shallot imports surged to $X in 2022. In general, imports recorded a resilient expansion. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2018 when imports increased by 546%. As a result, imports attained the peak of $X. From 2019 to 2022, the growth of imports remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Imports by Country

In 2022, the Netherlands (X tons) was the main onion and shallot supplier to Israel, accounting for a 91% share of total imports. Moreover, onion and shallot imports from the Netherlands exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Turkey (X tons), more than tenfold.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume from the Netherlands amounted to +10.1%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Turkey (+21.8% per year) and China (+13.0% per year).

In value terms, the Netherlands ($X) constituted the largest supplier of onions and shallots to Israel, comprising 91% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by Turkey ($X), with a 7.4% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value from the Netherlands stood at +18.7%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Turkey (+40.2% per year) and China (+15.3% per year).

Import Prices by Country

The average onion and shallot import price stood at $X per ton in 2022, increasing by 2.2% against the previous year. In general, import price indicated a strong increase from 2012 to 2022: its price increased at an average annual rate of +7.1% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, onion and shallot import price increased by +89.8% against 2017 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 when the average import price increased by 65% against the previous year. Over the period under review, average import prices hit record highs in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

Average prices varied noticeably amongst the major supplying countries. In 2022, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was the Netherlands ($X per ton), while the price for China ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Turkey (+15.1%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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