Israel: Potato Market 2024

Potato Market Size in Israel

The Israeli potato market expanded sharply to $X in 2021, growing by 5.7% against the previous year. Over the period under review, consumption showed a relatively flat trend pattern. As a result, consumption reached the peak level of $X. From 2015 to 2021, the growth of the market failed to regain momentum.

Potato Production in Israel

In value terms, potato production stood at $X in 2021 estimated in export price. In general, production, however, continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 with an increase of 23% against the previous year. Potato production peaked at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2021, production remained at a lower figure.

In 2021, the average yield of potatoes in Israel was estimated at X tons per ha, increasing by 3.3% against the previous year's figure. In general, the yield, however, continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 when the yield increased by 7.7%. As a result, the yield reached the peak level of X tons per ha. From 2020 to 2021, the growth of the average potato 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 potato harvested area in Israel shrank to X ha in 2021, remaining constant against the previous year's figure. Overall, the harvested area continues to indicate a slight curtailment. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 with an increase of 11% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the harvested area dedicated to potato production attained the peak figure at X ha in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2021, the harvested area remained at a lower figure.

Potato Exports

Exports from Israel

In 2021, overseas shipments of potatoes increased by 13% to X tons, rising for the second consecutive year after three years of decline. Overall, exports, however, saw a slight contraction. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 when exports increased by 25% against the previous year. As a result, the exports reached the peak of X tons. From 2017 to 2021, the growth of the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, potato exports surged to $X in 2021. In general, exports, however, continue to indicate a mild descent. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 when exports increased by 24%. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2021, the exports remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

The Netherlands (X tons), the UK (X tons) and Spain (X tons) were the main destinations of potato exports from Israel, with a combined 64% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of shipments, amongst the main countries of destination, was attained by Spain (with a CAGR of +25.4%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the Netherlands ($X), the UK ($X) and Spain ($X) were the largest markets for potato exported from Israel worldwide, with a combined 64% share of total exports.

In terms of the main countries of destination, Spain, with a CAGR of +26.7%, recorded the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of exports, over the period under review, while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Export Prices by Country

The average potato export price stood at $X per ton in 2021, rising by 7.3% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2019 when the average export price increased by 20%. The export price peaked at $X per ton in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2021, the export prices remained at a lower figure.

Average prices varied noticeably for the major external markets. In 2021, the highest price was recorded for prices to Slovenia ($X per ton) and Norway ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to the UK ($X per ton) and Italy ($X per ton) were amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Italy (+4.5%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Potato Imports

Imports into Israel

In 2021, approx. X tons of potatoes were imported into Israel; reducing by -9.7% against the previous year's figure. Over the period under review, imports, however, showed temperate growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 with an increase of 61%. As a result, imports reached the peak of X tons. From 2016 to 2021, the growth of imports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, potato imports contracted to $X in 2021. Overall, total imports indicated a modest increase from 2012 to 2021: its value increased at an average annual rate of +1.0% over the last nine years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2021 figures, imports increased by +12.0% against 2019 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 with an increase of 39%. Over the period under review, imports reached the peak figure at $X in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2021, imports remained at a lower figure.

Imports by Country

In 2021, the Netherlands (X tons) constituted the largest potato supplier to Israel, with a 71% share of total imports. Moreover, potato imports from the Netherlands exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, France (X tons), sixfold. The UK (X tons) ranked third in terms of total imports with an 8.4% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume from the Netherlands stood at +4.2%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: France (-21.5% per year) and the UK (+56.9% per year).

In value terms, the Netherlands ($X) constituted the largest supplier of potato to Israel, comprising 72% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by France ($X), with an 11% share of total imports. It was followed by the UK, with a 9.2% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of value from the Netherlands was relatively modest. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: France (-18.4% per year) and the UK (+67.4% per year).

Import Prices by Country

In 2021, the average potato import price amounted to $X per ton, declining by -5.5% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price showed a noticeable descent. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 an increase of 23%. Over the period under review, average import prices reached the maximum at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, import prices remained at a lower figure.

Average prices varied somewhat amongst the major supplying countries. In 2021, the highest price was recorded for prices from Belgium ($X per ton) and the UK ($X per ton), while the price for Germany ($X per ton) and France ($X per ton) were amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by the UK (+6.7%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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