Israel: Plum And Sloe Market 2025

Plum And Sloe Market Size in Israel

The Israeli plum and sloe market contracted modestly to $X in 2022, remaining stable against the previous year. In general, consumption, however, saw a relatively flat trend pattern. As a result, consumption attained the peak level of $X. From 2018 to 2022, the growth of the market remained at a lower figure.

Plum And Sloe Production in Israel

In value terms, plum and sloe production shrank to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. In general, production, however, recorded a mild decline. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2019 with an increase of 26% against the previous year. Plum and sloe production peaked at $X in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2022, production remained at a lower figure.

In 2022, the average plum and sloe yield in Israel declined modestly to X tons per ha, which is down by -2.4% on 2021 figures. Overall, the yield recorded a mild descent. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 with an increase of 28% against the previous year. The plum and sloe yield peaked at X tons per ha in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, the yield failed to regain momentum. Despite the increased use of modern agricultural techniques and methods, future yield figures may still be impacted by adverse weather conditions.

In 2022, the total area harvested in terms of plums and sloes production in Israel rose remarkably to X ha, growing by 14% compared with the year before. Overall, the harvested area, however, recorded a noticeable reduction. The plum and sloe harvested area peaked at X ha in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the harvested area failed to regain momentum.

Plum And Sloe Exports

Exports from Israel

In 2022, approx. X tons of plums and sloes were exported from Israel; dropping by -20.8% against 2021 figures. Over the period under review, exports recorded a sharp reduction. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 when exports increased by 1,277%. Over the period under review, the exports attained the maximum at X tons in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the exports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, plum and sloe exports dropped remarkably to $X in 2022. Overall, exports showed a sharp downturn. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2019 with an increase of 1,474% against the previous year. The exports peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports by Country

France (X tons), Palestine (X tons) and Belgium (X tons) were the main destinations of plum and sloe exports from Israel, together comprising 68% of total exports. Poland, the UK, Denmark, Switzerland, Jordan, Ukraine and South Africa lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 23%.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of shipments, amongst the main countries of destination, was attained by Switzerland (with a CAGR of -3.6%), while the other leaders experienced a decline.

In value terms, the largest markets for plum and sloe exported from Israel were France ($X), Belgium ($X) and Palestine ($X), together comprising 77% of total exports.

Belgium, with a CAGR of -0.6%, saw the highest growth rate of the value of exports, in terms of the main countries of destination over the period under review, while shipments for the other leaders experienced a decline.

Export Prices by Country

The average plum and sloe export price stood at $X per ton in 2022, approximately reflecting the previous year. Over the period from 2012 to 2022, it increased at an average annual rate of +1.6%. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 when the average export price increased by 56% against the previous year. As a result, the export price attained the peak level of $X per ton. From 2014 to 2022, the average export prices remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was South Africa ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Poland ($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 South Africa (+30.3%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Plum And Sloe Imports

Imports into Israel

In 2022, after four years of decline, there was decline in overseas purchases of plums and sloes, when their volume decreased by 0% to X tons. Over the period under review, imports faced a precipitous shrinkage. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 with an increase of 114% against the previous year. Imports peaked at X tons in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2022, imports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, plum and sloe imports totaled $X in 2022. In general, imports recorded a sharp curtailment. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 with an increase of 90%. Imports peaked at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Imports by Country

In 2022, Palestine (X tons) was the main plum and sloe supplier to Israel, accounting for a 99% share of total imports. It was followed by Turkey (X kg), with a 0.5% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume from Palestine stood at -22.5%.

In value terms, Palestine ($X) constituted the largest supplier of plums and sloes to Israel, comprising 99% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Turkey ($X), with a 0.7% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value from Palestine amounted to -21.1%.

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the average plum and sloe import price amounted to $X per ton, approximately equating the previous year. Overall, the import price recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2016 an increase of 22% against the previous year. Over the period under review, average import prices reached the peak figure at $X per ton in 2014; afterwards, it flattened through to 2022.

Average prices varied somewhat amongst the major supplying countries. In 2022, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Turkey ($X per ton), while the price for Palestine amounted to $X per ton.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Palestine (+1.8%).

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