Israel: Pulses Market 2024

Pulses Market Size in Israel

In 2022, the Israeli pulses market increased by X% to $X, rising for the second consecutive year after three years of decline. In general, consumption, however, recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. Pulses consumption peaked at $X in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2022, consumption stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Pulses Production in Israel

In value terms, pulses production fell remarkably to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, production saw a significant contraction. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2016 with an increase of X%. Pulses production peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, production stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In 2022, the average yield of pulses in Israel amounted to X tons per ha, with an increase of X% on 2021 figures. Over the period under review, the yield, however, continues to indicate a deep reduction. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 when the yield increased by X% against the previous year. The pulses yield peaked at X tons per ha in 2012; however, from 2013 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 pulses production in Israel fell to X ha, waning by X% against 2021 figures. Over the period under review, the harvested area, however, saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2013 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the harvested area dedicated to pulses production reached the maximum at X ha in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, the harvested area failed to regain momentum.

Pulses Exports

Exports from Israel

In 2022, exports of pulses from Israel declined to X tons, shrinking by X% on 2021. In general, exports, however, showed a noticeable increase. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2020 when exports increased by X%. As a result, the exports reached the peak of X tons. From 2021 to 2022, the growth of the exports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, pulses exports reduced to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, exports, however, posted a slight increase. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2020 when exports increased by X%. As a result, the exports attained the peak of $X. From 2021 to 2022, the growth of the exports remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports by Country

The United States (X tons) was the main destination for pulses exports from Israel, with a X% share of total exports. Moreover, pulses exports to the United States exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, the UK (X tons), fivefold. The third position in this ranking was taken by Hong Kong SAR (X tons), with an X% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume to the United States totaled X%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: the UK (X% per year) and Hong Kong SAR (X% per year).

In value terms, the United States ($X) remains the key foreign market for pulses exports from Israel, comprising X% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by the UK ($X), with a X% share of total exports. It was followed by Palestine, with a X% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value to the United States totaled X%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: the UK (X% per year) and Palestine (X% per year).

Export Prices by Country

The average pulses export price stood at $X per ton in 2022, picking up by X% against the previous year. Overall, the export price, however, saw a perceptible decline. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2015 when the average export price increased by X%. As a result, the export price reached the peak level of $X per ton. From 2016 to 2022, the average export prices remained at a somewhat lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major external markets. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was the UK ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Hong Kong SAR ($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 the United States (X%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced a decline.

Pulses Imports

Imports into Israel

In 2022, approx. X tons of pulses were imported into Israel; picking up by X% compared with the previous year's figure. The total import volume increased at an average annual rate of X% from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern remained consistent, with somewhat noticeable fluctuations in certain years. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 with an increase of X%. Imports peaked in 2022 and are likely to continue growth in years to come.

In value terms, pulses imports surged to $X in 2022. The total import value increased at an average annual rate of X% from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. As a result, imports attained the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Imports by Country

In 2022, Canada (X tons) constituted the largest supplier of pulses to Israel, accounting for a X% share of total imports. Moreover, pulses imports from Canada exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Argentina (X tons), twofold. The third position in this ranking was taken by the United States (X tons), with a X% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume from Canada totaled X%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Argentina (X% per year) and the United States (X% per year).

In value terms, Canada ($X), Argentina ($X) and the United States ($X) were the largest pulses suppliers to Israel, with a combined X% share of total imports.

The United States, with a CAGR of X%, saw the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of imports, among the main suppliers over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the average pulses import price amounted to $X per ton, picking up by X% against the previous year. Over the last decade, it increased at an average annual rate of X%. As a result, import price reached the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major supplying countries. In 2022, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was the Netherlands ($X per ton), while the price for Italy ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

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

Source: IndexBox Platform

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