Israel: Tomato Puree Market 2025

Tomato Puree Market Size in Israel

In 2022, the Israeli tomato puree market decreased by -4.1% to $X, falling for the second consecutive year after two years of growth. In general, the total consumption indicated a moderate expansion from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +2.9% 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 -4.3% against 2020 indices. As a result, consumption reached the peak level of $X. From 2018 to 2022, the growth of the market remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Tomato Puree Production in Israel

In value terms, tomato puree production stood at $X in 2022 estimated in export price. In general, production recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2015 when the production volume increased by 36%. Tomato puree production peaked at $X in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2022, production failed to regain momentum.

Tomato Puree Exports

Exports from Israel

After two years of decline, shipments abroad of tomato puree and paste increased by 176% to X tons in 2022. In general, exports, however, recorded a abrupt slump. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs at X tons in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the exports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, tomato puree exports surged to $X in 2022. Overall, exports, however, recorded a drastic downturn. Over the period under review, the exports reached the peak figure at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the exports remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

The UK (X tons), Japan (X tons) and the United States (X tons) were the main destinations of tomato puree exports from Israel, with a combined 59% share of total exports. Germany, Italy, Belarus, the Netherlands and Norway lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 30%.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for Italy (with a CAGR of +68.6%), while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the UK ($X), Japan ($X) and the United States ($X) were the largest markets for tomato puree exported from Israel worldwide, with a combined 59% share of total exports. Germany, Italy, Belarus, the Netherlands and Norway lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 30%.

Among the main countries of destination, Italy, with a CAGR of +69.6%, saw the highest growth rate of 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

In 2022, the average tomato puree export price amounted to $X per ton, rising by 11% against the previous year. Overall, the export price saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 when the average export price increased by 25% against the previous year. As a result, the export price attained the peak level of $X per ton. From 2016 to 2022, the average export prices remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Average prices varied noticeably for the major external markets. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the countries with the highest prices were Belarus ($X per ton) and Norway ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Italy ($X per ton) and the UK ($X per ton) were amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Belarus (+11.8%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Tomato Puree Imports

Imports into Israel

In 2022, imports of tomato puree and paste into Israel soared to X tons, picking up by 16% on the previous year. Overall, imports saw a remarkable increase. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2018 with an increase of 128% against the previous year. Imports peaked at X tons in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, tomato puree imports skyrocketed to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, imports saw buoyant growth. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2018 with an increase of 69% against the previous year. Imports peaked in 2022 and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Imports by Country

China (X tons), the United States (X tons) and Italy (X tons) were the main suppliers of tomato puree imports to Israel, with a combined 82% share of total imports. Turkey and Egypt lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 16%.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for Egypt (with a CAGR of +139.5%), while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, China ($X), the United States ($X) and Italy ($X) were the largest tomato puree suppliers to Israel, together comprising 82% of total imports. Turkey and Egypt lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 16%.

Egypt, with a CAGR of +171.6%, recorded the highest growth rate of 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 tomato puree import price amounted to $X per ton, with an increase of 15% against the previous year. In general, the import price, however, recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2017 when the average import price increased by 35% against the previous year. The import price peaked at $X per ton in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, import prices remained at a lower figure.

Average prices varied noticeably amongst the major supplying countries. In 2022, amid the top importers, the highest price was recorded for prices from the United States ($X per ton) and Italy ($X per ton), while the price for China ($X per ton) and Egypt ($X per ton) were amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Egypt (+13.4%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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