Israel: Watermelon Market 2025

Watermelon Market Size in Israel

After three years of growth, the Israeli watermelon market decreased by -3.4% to $X in 2022. Overall, consumption continues to indicate a mild contraction. As a result, consumption attained the peak level of $X. From 2016 to 2022, the growth of the market remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Watermelon Production in Israel

In value terms, watermelon production rose modestly to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, production saw a deep slump. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2015 when the production volume increased by 31%. As a result, production attained the peak level of $X. From 2016 to 2022, production growth remained at a lower figure.

In 2022, the average watermelon yield in Israel stood at X tons per ha, surging by 11% compared with the previous year's figure. Overall, the yield enjoyed prominent growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 when the yield increased by 25%. As a result, the yield attained the peak level of X tons per ha. From 2020 to 2022, the growth of the average watermelon 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 watermelons were harvested in Israel; falling by -15.5% against the year before. In general, the harvested area continues to indicate a deep setback. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 with an increase of 45% against the previous year. The watermelon harvested area peaked at X ha in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the harvested area remained at a lower figure.

Watermelon Exports

Exports from Israel

In 2022, approx. X tons of watermelons were exported from Israel; waning by -67.5% against 2021. In general, exports, however, saw moderate growth. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 when exports increased by 1,315% against the previous year. As a result, the exports attained the peak of X tons, and then reduced markedly in the following year.

In value terms, watermelon exports shrank dramatically to $X in 2022. Overall, exports continue to indicate a noticeable contraction. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 when exports increased by 1,383%. As a result, the exports reached the peak of $X, and then reduced remarkably in the following year.

Exports by Country

Cyprus (X tons) was the main destination for watermelon exports from Israel, with a approx. 100% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume to Cyprus stood at +32.3%.

In value terms, Cyprus ($X) emerged as the key foreign market for watermelons exports from Israel.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value to Cyprus stood at +21.8%.

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the average watermelon export price amounted to $X per ton, rising by 14% against the previous year. Overall, the export price, however, saw a abrupt descent. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2015 an increase of 21%. 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 lower figure.

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

From 2012 to 2022, the rate of growth in terms of prices for the Czech Republic amounted to -2.8% per year.

Watermelon Imports

Imports into Israel

Watermelon imports into Israel surged to X tons in 2022, picking up by 35% against the previous year. Overall, imports saw buoyant growth. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2015 when imports increased by 409% against the previous year. Imports peaked at X tons in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2022, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, watermelon imports soared to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, imports recorded prominent growth. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2015 with an increase of 331% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs at $X in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2022, imports remained at a lower figure.

Imports by Country

In 2022, Jordan (X tons) was the main supplier of watermelon to Israel, with a approx. 100% share of total imports.

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

In value terms, Jordan ($X) constituted the largest supplier of watermelons to Israel.

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

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the average watermelon import price amounted to $X per ton, jumping by 16% against the previous year. Overall, import price indicated a perceptible expansion from 2012 to 2022: its price increased at an average annual rate of +4.6% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, watermelon import price increased by +61.7% against 2016 indices. As a result, import price reached the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

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

From 2012 to 2022, the rate of growth in terms of prices for Palestine amounted to +3.4% per year.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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