Israel: Unmanufactured Tobacco Market 2025

Unmanufactured Tobacco Market Size in Israel

The Israeli unmanufactured tobacco market surged to $X in 2022, picking up by 39% against the previous year. In general, consumption, however, continues to indicate a deep downturn. Unmanufactured tobacco consumption peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, consumption stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Unmanufactured Tobacco Production in Israel

In value terms, unmanufactured tobacco production shrank to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. In general, production, however, showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2014 when the production volume increased by 36%. As a result, production attained the peak level of $X. From 2015 to 2022, production growth remained at a somewhat lower figure.

The average yield of tobacco (unmanufactured) in Israel amounted to X kg per ha in 2022, remaining stable against the year before. The yield figure increased at an average annual rate of +2.0% over the period from 2012 to 2022; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 with an increase of 38% against the previous year. As a result, the yield reached the peak level of X kg per ha. From 2016 to 2022, the growth of the average unmanufactured tobacco yield failed to regain momentum. Despite the increased use of modern agricultural techniques and methods, future yield figures may still be impacted by adverse weather conditions.

In 2022, approx. X ha of tobacco (unmanufactured) were harvested in Israel; stabilizing at 2021 figures. Overall, the harvested area continues to indicate a pronounced curtailment. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 with an increase of 30%. Over the period under review, the harvested area dedicated to unmanufactured tobacco production reached the maximum at X ha in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the harvested area stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Unmanufactured Tobacco Exports

Exports from Israel

In 2022, the amount of tobacco (unmanufactured) exported from Israel expanded rapidly to X kg, surging by 6.8% against the previous year. Overall, exports recorded a resilient increase. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2013 when exports increased by 884%. The exports peaked at X tons in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, the exports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, unmanufactured tobacco exports shrank significantly to $X in 2022. In general, exports continue to indicate temperate growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 with an increase of 2,274% against the previous year. The exports peaked at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, the exports failed to regain momentum.

Exports by Country

Germany (X kg) was the main destination for unmanufactured tobacco exports from Israel, accounting for a 48% share of total exports. Moreover, unmanufactured tobacco exports to Germany exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, France (X kg), more than tenfold.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume to Germany was relatively modest.

In value terms, Germany ($X) emerged as the key foreign market for tobacco (unmanufactured) exports from Israel, comprising 34% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by France ($X), with a 15% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value to Germany was relatively modest.

Export Prices by Country

The average unmanufactured tobacco export price stood at $X per ton in 2022, with a decrease of -84.1% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price showed a deep downturn. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 an increase of 141% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the average export prices attained the peak figure at $X per ton in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, the export prices failed to regain momentum.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major overseas markets. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was France ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Germany totaled $X per ton.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to France (+2.1%).

Unmanufactured Tobacco Imports

Imports into Israel

In 2022, the amount of tobacco (unmanufactured) imported into Israel soared to X tons, increasing by 40% compared with 2021 figures. Overall, imports, however, showed a abrupt setback. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 with an increase of 123%. Imports peaked at X tons in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, unmanufactured tobacco imports skyrocketed to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, imports, however, showed a deep slump. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 with an increase of 138%. Imports peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Imports by Country

Brazil (X tons), India (X tons) and Bulgaria (X tons) were the main suppliers of unmanufactured tobacco imports to Israel, together comprising 56% of total imports. The Netherlands, Zimbabwe, Malawi, China, the United States, Mexico, Greece and the UK lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 34%.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the main suppliers, was attained by Malawi (with a CAGR of +144.7%), while imports for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest unmanufactured tobacco suppliers to Israel were India ($X), Brazil ($X) and Bulgaria ($X), together accounting for 61% of total imports. Zimbabwe, Malawi, the United States, the Netherlands, Greece, the UK, Mexico and China lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 25%.

Malawi, with a CAGR of +146.8%, saw the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of imports, in terms of the main suppliers over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Import Prices by Country

The average unmanufactured tobacco import price stood at $X per ton in 2022, approximately reflecting the previous year. Overall, the import price continues to indicate a pronounced reduction. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2016 an increase of 14% against the previous year. Over the period under review, average import prices attained the peak figure at $X per ton in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, import prices failed to regain momentum.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major supplying countries. In 2022, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was the UK ($X per ton), while the price for China ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Bulgaria (+8.4%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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