Israel: Tomato Market 2025

Tomato Market Size in Israel

The Israeli tomato market rose to $X in 2022, surging by 4% against the previous year. Overall, the total consumption indicated a slight increase from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +1.0% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, consumption increased by +22.9% against 2019 indices. As a result, consumption reached the peak level of $X. From 2015 to 2022, the growth of the market remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Tomato Production in Israel

In value terms, tomato production expanded notably to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Overall, production, however, recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2014 with an increase of 114% against the previous year. As a result, production attained the peak level of $X. From 2015 to 2022, production growth remained at a somewhat lower figure.

In 2022, the average yield of tomatoes in Israel reduced slightly to X tons per ha, therefore, remained relatively stable against the year before. Over the period under review, the yield, however, continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2013 when the yield increased by 13%. The tomato yield peaked at X tons per ha in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, the yield stood at a somewhat lower figure. Despite the increased use of modern agricultural techniques and methods, future yield figures may still be impacted by adverse weather conditions.

In 2022, the tomato harvested area in Israel declined to X ha, dropping by -2.9% compared with 2021. Over the period under review, the harvested area recorded a slight reduction. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2020 with an increase of 10% against the previous year. The tomato harvested area peaked at X ha in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the harvested area stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Tomato Exports

Exports from Israel

In 2022, approx. X tons of tomatoes were exported from Israel; dropping by -90.3% compared with 2021 figures. Overall, exports recorded a precipitous shrinkage. The smallest decline of -16.2% was in 2014. The exports peaked at X tons in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, tomato exports reduced dramatically to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, exports showed a precipitous setback. The smallest decline of -11.4% was in 2021. Over the period under review, the exports attained the maximum at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the exports remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

Hong Kong SAR (X tons) was the main destination for tomato exports from Israel, accounting for a approx. 99% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume to Hong Kong SAR stood at -22.5%.

In value terms, Hong Kong SAR ($X) also remains the key foreign market for tomatoes exports from Israel.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value to Hong Kong SAR stood at -19.1%.

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the average tomato export price amounted to $X per ton, dropping by -4.4% against the previous year. In general, export price indicated noticeable growth from 2012 to 2022: its price increased at an average annual rate of +3.7% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, tomato export price increased by +19.7% against 2017 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 when the average export price increased by 44%. Over the period under review, the average export prices attained the maximum at $X per ton in 2021, and then fell modestly in the following year.

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

From 2012 to 2022, the rate of growth in terms of prices for Slovenia amounted to +4.7% per year.

Tomato Imports

Imports into Israel

After two years of decline, overseas purchases of tomatoes increased by 67% to X tons in 2022. In general, imports saw significant growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 when imports increased by 311% against the previous year. Imports peaked in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, tomato imports skyrocketed to $X in 2022. Overall, imports showed a significant increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 when imports increased by 789%. Imports peaked in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in the near future.

Imports by Country

In 2022, Turkey (X tons) was the main tomato supplier to Israel, with a 99.9% share of total imports. It was followed by Jordan (X tons), with less than 0.1% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume from Turkey stood at +155.9%.

In value terms, Turkey ($X) constituted the largest supplier of tomatoes to Israel, comprising 99.9% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Jordan ($X), with less than 0.1% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value from Turkey totaled +159.6%.

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the average tomato import price amounted to $X per ton, rising by 8.1% against the previous year. Overall, the import price showed a buoyant expansion. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2015 when the average import price increased by 116%. The import price peaked in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in years to come.

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

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Jordan (+17.6%).

Source: IndexBox Platform

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