Israel: Market for Raspberries, Blackberries, Blueberries, and Cranberries 2024

Market Size for Raspberries, Blackberries, Blueberries, and Cranberries in Israel

In 2022, the Israeli market for raspberries, blackberries, blueberries, and cranberries increased by 20% to $X, rising for the fourth year in a row after two years of decline. Over the period under review, consumption continues to indicate a resilient expansion. Over the period under review, the market attained the peak level in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in years to come.

Production of Raspberries, Blackberries, Blueberries, and Cranberries in Israel

In value terms, raspberry, blackberry, blueberry, and cranberry production rose remarkably to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Overall, production, however, recorded strong growth. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2013 with an increase of 106% against the previous year. Over the period under review, production reached the maximum level at $X in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2022, production stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In 2022, the average yield of raspberries, blackberries, blueberries, and cranberries in Israel reached X tons per ha, approximately reflecting 2021 figures. In general, the yield saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2013 when the yield increased by 1.2%. As a result, the yield reached the peak level of X tons per ha; afterwards, it flattened through to 2022. Despite the increased use of modern agricultural techniques and methods, future yield figures may still be impacted by adverse weather conditions.

The raspberry, blackberry, blueberry, and cranberry harvested area in Israel dropped slightly to X ha in 2022, stabilizing at the year before. Overall, the harvested area, however, recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 when the harvested area increased by 0.9%. The raspberry, blackberry, blueberry, and cranberry harvested area peaked at X ha in 2021, and then declined slightly in the following year.

Exports of Raspberries, Blackberries, Blueberries, and Cranberries

Exports from Israel

In 2022, shipments abroad of raspberries, blackberries, blueberries, and cranberries decreased by -11.6% to X tons, falling for the third year in a row after two years of growth. Over the period under review, exports showed a significant decrease. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2018 with an increase of 705%. Over the period under review, the exports attained the maximum at X tons in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2022, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, raspberry, blackberry, blueberry, and cranberry exports fell to $X in 2022. Overall, exports recorded a abrupt setback. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 with an increase of 500%. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports by Country

Ireland (X tons) was the main destination for raspberry, blackberry, blueberry, and cranberry exports from Israel, accounting for a 81% share of total exports. Moreover, raspberry, blackberry, blueberry, and cranberry exports to Ireland exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Luxembourg (X kg), fivefold.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume to Ireland stood at -15.8%.

In value terms, Ireland ($X) emerged as the key foreign market for raspberries, blackberries, blueberries, and cranberries exports from Israel, comprising 79% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by Luxembourg ($X), with a 20% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value to Ireland amounted to -2.2%.

Export Prices by Country

The average export price for raspberries, blackberries, blueberries, and cranberries stood at $X per ton in 2022, rising by 1.5% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price saw a prominent increase. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2020 when the average export price increased by 73%. Over the period under review, the average export prices hit record highs in 2022 and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Average prices varied noticeably for the major export markets. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Luxembourg ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Ireland stood at $X per ton.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Luxembourg (+281.2%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Imports of Raspberries, Blackberries, Blueberries, and Cranberries

Imports into Israel

For the seventh consecutive year, Israel recorded growth in overseas purchases of raspberries, blackberries, blueberries, and cranberries, which increased by 31% to X tons in 2022. Over the period under review, imports showed a significant expansion. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2014 with an increase of 683% against the previous year. Imports peaked in 2022 and are likely to see steady growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, raspberry, blackberry, blueberry, and cranberry imports skyrocketed to $X in 2022. Overall, imports enjoyed a significant expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 when imports increased by 692% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports attained the peak figure in 2022 and are likely to see gradual growth in the immediate term.

Imports by Country

Chile (X tons), Argentina (X tons) and Poland (X tons) were the main suppliers of raspberry, blackberry, blueberry, and cranberry imports to Israel, with a combined 94% share of total imports.

From 2013 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for Chile (with a CAGR of +173.6%), while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest raspberry, blackberry, blueberry, and cranberry suppliers to Israel were Chile ($X), Argentina ($X) and Poland ($X), with a combined 94% share of total imports.

Chile, with a CAGR of +147.9%, recorded 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 import price for raspberries, blackberries, blueberries, and cranberries amounted to $X per ton, shrinking by -10% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 an increase of 48%. As a result, import price reached the peak level of $X per ton. From 2018 to 2022, the average import prices failed to regain momentum.

Average prices varied noticeably amongst the major supplying countries. In 2022, amid the top importers, the countries with the highest prices were Argentina ($X per ton) and Poland ($X per ton), while the price for Peru ($X per ton) and Chile ($X per ton) were amongst the lowest.

From 2013 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Argentina (+0.0%).

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