Israel: Citrus Fruit Market 2024

Citrus Fruit Market Size in Israel

The Israeli citrus fruit market expanded markedly to $X in 2022, growing by X% against the previous year. Overall, consumption, however, saw a perceptible downturn. Citrus fruit consumption peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, consumption stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Citrus Fruit Production in Israel

In value terms, citrus fruit production expanded slightly to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Overall, production, however, recorded a mild contraction. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 when the production volume increased by X%. Over the period under review, production reached the peak level at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, production remained at a lower figure.

In 2022, the average yield of citrus fruits in Israel was estimated at X tons per ha, standing approx. at 2021 figures. In general, the yield, however, saw a noticeable slump. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2017 when the yield increased by X% against the previous year. The citrus fruit yield peaked at X tons per ha in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the 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 citrus fruits were harvested in Israel; surging by X% against the previous year. Overall, the harvested area, however, recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 with an increase of X%. As a result, the harvested area reached the peak level of X ha. From 2016 to 2022, the growth of the citrus fruit harvested area remained at a lower figure.

Citrus Fruit Exports

Exports from Israel

In 2022, shipments abroad of citrus fruits was finally on the rise to reach X tons for the first time since 2018, thus ending a three-year declining trend. In general, exports, however, showed a mild shrinkage. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs at X tons in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, the exports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, citrus fruit exports dropped slightly to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, exports saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2017 when exports increased by X% against the previous year. As a result, the exports attained the peak of $X. From 2018 to 2022, the growth of the exports failed to regain momentum.

Exports by Country

France (X tons) was the main destination for citrus fruit exports from Israel, accounting for a X% share of total exports. Moreover, citrus fruit exports to France exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, the Netherlands (X tons), sixfold. Canada (X tons) ranked third in terms of total exports with a X% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume to France totaled X%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: the Netherlands (X% per year) and Canada (X% per year).

In value terms, France ($X) remains the key foreign market for citrus fruits exports from Israel, comprising X% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by Canada ($X), with a X% share of total exports. It was followed by the Netherlands, with a X% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value to France amounted to X%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Canada (X% per year) and the Netherlands (X% per year).

Export Prices by Country

The average citrus fruit export price stood at $X per ton in 2022, falling by X% against the previous year. Over the period from 2012 to 2022, it increased at an average annual rate of X%. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 an increase of X%. The export price peaked at $X per ton in 2021, and then declined in the following year.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Japan ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to the UK ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

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

Citrus Fruit Imports

Imports into Israel

In 2022, approx. X tons of citrus fruits were imported into Israel; with an increase of X% compared with the previous year's figure. In general, imports enjoyed a buoyant expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 with an increase of X%. Imports peaked in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in years to come.

In value terms, citrus fruit imports soared to $X in 2022. Overall, imports recorded a significant expansion. As a result, imports attained the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Imports by Country

In 2022, Morocco (X tons) constituted the largest citrus fruit supplier to Israel, with a X% share of total imports. Moreover, citrus fruit imports from Morocco exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Turkey (X tons), tenfold. The United Arab Emirates (X tons) ranked third in terms of total imports with a X% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume from Morocco totaled X%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Turkey (X% per year) and the United Arab Emirates (X% per year).

In value terms, Morocco ($X) constituted the largest supplier of citrus fruits to Israel, comprising X% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Italy ($X), with a X% share of total imports. It was followed by Turkey, with a X% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value from Morocco stood at X%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Italy (X% per year) and Turkey (X% per year).

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the average citrus fruit import price amounted to $X per ton, rising by X% against the previous year. In general, the import price showed a measured increase. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2016 when the average import price increased by X%. As a result, import price reached the peak level of $X per ton. From 2017 to 2022, the average import prices remained at a lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Morocco ($X per ton), while the price for Turkey ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

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

Source: IndexBox Platform

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