Israel: Sorghum Market 2025

Sorghum Market Size in Israel

The Israeli sorghum market soared to $X in 2022, with an increase of 33% against the previous year. In general, the total consumption indicated strong growth from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +6.2% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, consumption decreased by -11.6% against 2018 indices. Over the period under review, the market attained the peak level at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, consumption stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Sorghum Production in Israel

In value terms, sorghum production soared to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, production, however, saw resilient growth. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2020 with an increase of 152%. Over the period under review, production attained the maximum level at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, production failed to regain momentum.

The average yield of sorghum in Israel surged to X tons per ha in 2022, jumping by 65% compared with the previous year. Overall, the yield posted strong growth. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2020 when the yield increased by 347%. As a result, the yield reached the peak level of X tons per ha. From 2021 to 2022, the growth of the average sorghum 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 sorghum harvested area in Israel reduced sharply to X ha in 2022, which is down by -39.4% on the year before. Overall, the harvested area continues to indicate a abrupt slump. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 when the harvested area increased by 371%. Over the period under review, the harvested area dedicated to sorghum production reached the maximum at X ha in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, the harvested area remained at a lower figure.

Sorghum Exports

Exports from Israel

After four years of growth, overseas shipments of sorghum decreased by -38% to X tons in 2022. Overall, exports, however, enjoyed a significant increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 with an increase of 316%. As a result, the exports reached the peak of X tons, and then shrank sharply in the following year.

In value terms, sorghum exports declined rapidly to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, exports, however, enjoyed a significant increase. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2019 when exports increased by 176%. The exports peaked at $X in 2021, and then fell sharply in the following year.

Exports by Country

Palestine (X tons) was the main destination for sorghum exports from Israel, accounting for a approx. 100% share of total exports.

From 2013 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume to Palestine totaled +163.0%.

In value terms, Palestine ($X) also remains the key foreign market for sorghum exports from Israel.

From 2013 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value to Palestine totaled +98.0%.

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the average sorghum export price amounted to $X per ton, growing by 9.8% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price showed strong growth. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2016 when the average export price increased by 393%. As a result, the export price reached the peak level of $X per ton. From 2017 to 2022, the average export prices failed to regain momentum.

As there is only one major export destination, the average price level is determined by prices for Palestine.

From 2013 to 2022, the rate of growth in terms of prices for France amounted to +276.7% per year.

Sorghum Imports

Imports into Israel

In 2022, overseas purchases of sorghum were finally on the rise to reach X tons for the first time since 2019, thus ending a two-year declining trend. In general, imports saw temperate growth. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2013 when imports increased by 144%. As a result, imports attained the peak of X tons. From 2014 to 2022, the growth of imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, sorghum imports surged to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, imports saw a tangible expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 when imports increased by 145%. As a result, imports attained the peak of $X. From 2014 to 2022, the growth of imports remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Imports by Country

In 2022, Ukraine (X tons) constituted the largest supplier of sorghum to Israel, with a 78% share of total imports. Moreover, sorghum imports from Ukraine exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Russia (X tons), fourfold.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume from Ukraine totaled +62.0%.

In value terms, Ukraine ($X) constituted the largest supplier of sorghum to Israel, comprising 78% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by Russia ($X), with a 21% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value from Ukraine amounted to +69.0%.

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the average sorghum import price amounted to $X per ton, rising by 14% against the previous year. Overall, import price indicated a slight expansion from 2012 to 2022: its price increased at an average annual rate of +1.7% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, sorghum import price increased by +82.3% against 2016 indices. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 when the average import price increased by 31%. Over the period under review, average import prices hit record highs in 2022 and is likely to see steady growth in the immediate term.

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

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Ukraine (+4.4%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced mixed trend patterns.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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