Israel: Peach And Nectarine Market 2025

Peach And Nectarine Market Size in Israel

In 2021, the Israeli peach and nectarine market decreased by -6.6% to $X for the first time since 2018, thus ending a two-year rising trend. Over the period under review, consumption, however, continues to indicate a noticeable contraction. Over the period under review, the market attained the peak level at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, consumption remained at a lower figure.

Peach And Nectarine Production in Israel

In value terms, peach and nectarine production dropped to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. Overall, production showed a pronounced downturn. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 with an increase of 33% against the previous year. Peach and nectarine production peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, production stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In 2021, the average peach and nectarine yield in Israel declined slightly to X tons per ha, reducing by -1.9% on 2020 figures. In general, the yield saw a abrupt decline. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2016 with an increase of 13% against the previous year. The peach and nectarine yield peaked at X tons per ha in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, 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 2021, the peach and nectarine harvested area in Israel reached X ha, remaining relatively unchanged against 2020. The harvested area increased at an average annual rate of +3.1% from 2012 to 2021; the trend pattern remained consistent, with somewhat noticeable fluctuations in certain years. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 with an increase of 28%. The peach and nectarine harvested area peaked at X ha in 2019; afterwards, it flattened through to 2021.

Peach And Nectarine Exports

Exports from Israel

In 2021, approx. X tons of peaches and nectarines were exported from Israel; waning by -33.2% on the previous year. Overall, exports showed a slight decline. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2015 when exports increased by 201% against the previous year. As a result, the exports reached the peak of X tons. From 2016 to 2021, the growth of the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, peach and nectarine exports reduced dramatically to $X in 2021. In general, exports continue to indicate a slight shrinkage. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 with an increase of 147% against the previous year. As a result, the exports reached the peak of $X. From 2016 to 2021, the growth of the exports remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

Palestine (X tons) was the main destination for peach and nectarine exports from Israel, with a 98% share of total exports. It was followed by the UK (X tons), with a 0.8% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume to Palestine amounted to +1.7%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: the UK (-18.4% per year) and Russia (-34.5% per year).

In value terms, Palestine ($X) remains the key foreign market for peach and nectarine exports from Israel, comprising 95% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by the UK ($X), with a 3.6% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value to Palestine totaled +3.3%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: the UK (-9.0% per year) and Russia (-40.0% per year).

Export Prices by Country

In 2021, the average peach and nectarine export price amounted to $X per ton, remaining constant against the previous year. Overall, the export price, however, continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 when the average export price increased by 28% against the previous year. As a result, the export price attained the peak level of $X per ton, leveling off in the following year.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major external markets. In 2021, the country with the highest price was the UK ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Russia ($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 the UK (+11.6%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced mixed trend patterns.

Peach And Nectarine Imports

Imports into Israel

In 2021, imports of peaches and nectarines into Israel surged to X tons, rising by 112% compared with 2020. In general, imports, however, recorded a abrupt downturn. Imports peaked at X tons in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2021, imports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, peach and nectarine imports skyrocketed to $X in 2021. Over the period under review, imports, however, recorded a abrupt curtailment. Imports peaked at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2021, imports remained at a lower figure.

Imports by Country

Palestine (X tons) and Spain (X tons) were the main suppliers of peach and nectarine imports to Israel.

From 2012 to 2021, the biggest increases were in Palestine (with a CAGR of +1.5%).

In value terms, the largest peach and nectarine suppliers to Israel were Spain ($X) and Palestine ($X).

Palestine, with a CAGR of +1.9%, recorded the highest growth rate of the value of imports, among the main suppliers over the period under review.

Import Prices by Country

In 2021, the average peach and nectarine import price amounted to $X per ton, falling by -11% against the previous year. In general, the import price, however, saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 when the average import price increased by 34% against the previous year. As a result, import price reached the peak level of $X per ton, and then fell in the following year.

Average prices varied somewhat amongst the major supplying countries. In 2021, the country with the highest price was Spain ($X per ton), while the price for Palestine stood at $X per ton.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Spain (+1.8%).

Source: IndexBox Platform

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