Israel: Pineapple Market 2024

Pineapple Market Size in Israel

The Israeli pineapple market amounted to $X in 2022, growing by 14% against the previous year. In general, consumption posted a significant expansion. Over the period under review, the market attained the maximum level in 2022 and is likely to see steady growth in the near future.

Pineapple Production in Israel

In value terms, pineapple production amounted to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Overall, production, however, recorded significant growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 with an increase of 616%. Over the period under review, production reached the peak level at $X in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, production stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In 2022, the average pineapple yield in Israel rose rapidly to X tons per ha, with an increase of 7.8% compared with the year before. In general, the yield showed significant growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 with an increase of 573% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the average pineapple yield hit record highs at X tons per ha in 2020; however, from 2021 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.

The pineapple harvested area in Israel contracted significantly to X ha in 2022, waning by -17.1% on the previous year's figure. Overall, the harvested area, however, enjoyed a buoyant expansion. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 when the harvested area increased by 51% against the previous year. As a result, the harvested area attained the peak level of X ha, and then dropped rapidly in the following year.

Pineapple Exports

Exports from Israel

In 2022, pineapple exports from Israel dropped sharply to X tons, declining by -38.7% against 2021. In general, exports, however, saw a significant increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 with an increase of 2,097%. Over the period under review, the exports attained the peak figure at X tons in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, pineapple exports reduced remarkably to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, exports, however, showed prominent growth. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2017 when exports increased by 819% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports attained the maximum at $X in 2021, and then shrank sharply in the following year.

Exports by Country

Switzerland (X tons) was the main destination for pineapple exports from Israel, accounting for a 76% share of total exports. Moreover, pineapple exports to Switzerland exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Poland (X tons), threefold.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume to Switzerland totaled +299.3%.

In value terms, Switzerland ($X) and Poland ($X) were the largest markets for pineapple exported from Israel worldwide.

Among the main countries of destination, Switzerland, with a CAGR of +257.0%, recorded the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of exports, over the period under review.

Export Prices by Country

The average pineapple export price stood at $X per ton in 2022, almost unchanged from the previous year. In general, the export price, however, showed a perceptible setback. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2016 when the average export price increased by 176%. As a result, the export price reached the peak level of $X per ton. From 2017 to 2022, the average export prices remained at a somewhat lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major overseas markets. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Poland ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Switzerland totaled $X per ton.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Austria (+59.8%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Pineapple Imports

Imports into Israel

In 2022, the amount of pineapples imported into Israel surged to X tons, picking up by 25% on the previous year. Over the period under review, imports enjoyed a significant expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 with an increase of 172%. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, pineapple imports skyrocketed to $X in 2022. In general, imports recorded a significant expansion. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 with an increase of 97%. Imports peaked in 2022 and are likely to see steady growth in the immediate term.

Imports by Country

In 2022, Kenya (X tons) constituted the largest supplier of pineapple to Israel, with a 56% share of total imports. Moreover, pineapple imports from Kenya exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, the Dominican Republic (X tons), threefold. The third position in this ranking was taken by Costa Rica (X tons), with an 8.4% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume from Kenya amounted to +348.8%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: the Dominican Republic (+37.1% per year) and Costa Rica (+31.4% per year).

In value terms, Kenya ($X) constituted the largest supplier of pineapples to Israel, comprising 56% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by the Dominican Republic ($X), with a 22% share of total imports. It was followed by Costa Rica, with an 8.4% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value from Kenya stood at +264.3%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: the Dominican Republic (+23.9% per year) and Costa Rica (+7.0% per year).

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the average pineapple import price amounted to $X per ton, approximately mirroring the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price continues to indicate a deep slump. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2015 when the average import price increased by 15%. As a result, import price attained the peak level of $X per ton. From 2016 to 2022, the average import prices remained at a lower figure.

Average prices varied noticeably amongst the major supplying countries. In 2022, amid the top importers, the countries with the highest prices were Ghana ($X per ton) and Kenya ($X per ton), while the price for Costa Rica ($X per ton) and Dominica ($X per ton) were amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Ghana (-4.4%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced a decline.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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