Israel: Sweet Potato Market 2025

Sweet Potato Market Size in Israel

In 2021, the Israeli sweet potato market was finally on the rise to reach $X for the first time since 2018, thus ending a two-year declining trend. Overall, the total consumption indicated buoyant growth from 2012 to 2021: its value increased at an average annual rate of +7.1% over the last nine-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Over the period under review, the market reached the peak level at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2021, consumption remained at a lower figure.

Sweet Potato Production in Israel

In value terms, sweet potato production skyrocketed to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, the total production indicated a buoyant increase from 2012 to 2021: its value increased at an average annual rate of +9.9% over the last nine years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2013 with an increase of 44% against the previous year. Sweet potato production peaked in 2021 and is likely to see steady growth in the immediate term.

The average yield of sweet potatoes in Israel expanded rapidly to X tons per ha in 2021, increasing by 6.1% compared with 2020. Over the period under review, the yield indicated a strong increase from 2012 to 2021: its figure increased at an average annual rate of +8.0% over the last nine years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2021 figures, sweet potato yield decreased by -13.1% against 2015 indices. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2013 with an increase of 55% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the average sweet potato yield attained the maximum level at X tons per ha in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2021, the 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.

In 2021, the total area harvested in terms of sweet potatoes production in Israel fell slightly to X ha, declining by -2.6% compared with the previous year. Over the period under review, the harvested area showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 with an increase of 20% against the previous year. As a result, the harvested area reached the peak level of X ha. From 2019 to 2021, the growth of the sweet potato harvested area remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Sweet Potato Exports

Exports from Israel

In 2021, approx. X tons of sweet potatoes were exported from Israel; reducing by -29% on 2020. Overall, exports showed a drastic downturn. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2015 with an increase of 106%. The exports peaked at X tons in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2021, the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, sweet potato exports contracted remarkably to $X in 2021. In general, exports saw a drastic downturn. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 when exports increased by 119% against the previous year. As a result, the exports reached the peak of $X. From 2016 to 2021, the growth of the exports failed to regain momentum.

Exports by Country

The Netherlands (X tons), France (X tons) and Slovenia (X tons) were the main destinations of sweet potato exports from Israel, with a combined 59% share of total exports. Greece, Ireland, Palestine, Russia, Germany, Austria, the UK, Belgium, the United States and Italy lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 32%.

From 2014 to 2021, the biggest increases were recorded for the United States (with a CAGR of +255.7%), while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest markets for sweet potato exported from Israel were the Netherlands ($X), France ($X) and Slovenia ($X), together accounting for 58% of total exports. These countries were followed by Greece, Austria, Germany, Palestine, Russia, Ireland, the UK, Belgium, the United States and Italy, which together accounted for a further 36%.

The United States, with a CAGR of +234.7%, recorded the highest growth rate of the value of exports, among the main countries of destination over the period under review, while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Export Prices by Country

The average sweet potato export price stood at $X per ton in 2021, increasing by 5.8% against the previous year. In general, the export price showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2019 an increase of 28%. As a result, the export price reached the peak level of $X per ton. From 2020 to 2021, the average export prices remained at a lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major external markets. In 2021, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Austria ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Ireland ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2014 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Austria (+4.1%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Sweet Potato Imports

Imports into Israel

After two years of decline, purchases abroad of sweet potatoes increased by 494% to X tons in 2021. In general, imports showed a prominent expansion. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2017 with an increase of 2,530% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports reached the peak figure in 2021 and are expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, sweet potato imports soared to $X in 2021. Overall, imports recorded a buoyant expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 when imports increased by 1,500% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports attained the peak figure in 2021 and are likely to see gradual growth in the immediate term.

Imports by Country

In 2021, Canada (X tons) was the main supplier of sweet potato to Israel, with a approx. 98% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of volume from Canada totaled +5.9%.

In value terms, Canada ($X) constituted the largest supplier of sweet potatoes to Israel.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value from Canada totaled +5.6%.

Import Prices by Country

In 2021, the average sweet potato import price amounted to $X per ton, picking up by 6.6% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2015 when the average import price increased by 22%. Over the period under review, average import prices reached the peak figure at $X per ton in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2021, import prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

As there is only one major supplying country, the average price level is determined by prices for Canada.

From 2012 to 2021, the rate of growth in terms of prices for Canada amounted to -0.3% per year.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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