Israel: Vegetable Market 2024

Vegetable Market Size in Israel

The Israeli vegetable market rose slightly to $X in 2023, with an increase of X% against the previous year. The market value increased at an average annual rate of X% over the period from 2012 to 2023; the trend pattern remained relatively stable, with only minor fluctuations being recorded in certain years. As a result, consumption reached the peak level of $X. From 2015 to 2023, the growth of the market failed to regain momentum.

Vegetable Production in Israel

In value terms, vegetable production totaled $X in 2023 estimated in export price. In general, production, however, showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2014 with an increase of X%. As a result, production attained the peak level of $X. From 2015 to 2023, production growth remained at a lower figure.

The average yield of vegetables in Israel rose notably to X tons per ha in 2023, with an increase of X% on the previous year's figure. Overall, the yield, however, showed a perceptible curtailment. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2020 when the yield increased by X%. The vegetable yield peaked at X tons per ha in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2023, the yield remained at a lower figure. Despite the increased use of modern agricultural techniques and methods, future yield figures may still be impacted by adverse weather conditions.

In 2023, approx. X ha of vegetables were harvested in Israel; remaining stable against the previous year. Overall, the harvested area, however, showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2013 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the harvested area dedicated to vegetable production reached the peak figure at X ha in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2023, the harvested area failed to regain momentum.

Vegetable Exports

Exports from Israel

In 2023, the amount of vegetables exported from Israel shrank to X tons, which is down by X% against 2022 figures. Over the period under review, exports showed a deep downturn. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2013 with an increase of X% against the previous year. As a result, the exports reached the peak of X tons. From 2014 to 2023, the growth of the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, vegetable exports stood at $X in 2023. In general, exports showed a abrupt contraction. The exports peaked at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2023, the exports remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

The Netherlands (X tons), Spain (X tons) and the UK (X tons) were the main destinations of vegetable exports from Israel, together comprising X% of total exports.

From 2012 to 2023, the most notable rate of growth in terms of shipments, amongst the main countries of destination, was attained by Spain (with a CAGR of X%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest markets for vegetable exported from Israel were the Netherlands ($X), Russia ($X) and the UK ($X), with a combined X% share of total exports. Slovenia, Spain, the United States, Belgium, France, Germany, Ireland, Norway and Italy lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further X%.

Among the main countries of destination, Spain, with a CAGR of X%, recorded the highest rates of growth with regard to 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

The average vegetable export price stood at $X per ton in 2023, surging by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2017 when the average export price increased by X% against the previous year. The export price peaked in 2023 and is likely to continue growth in years to come.

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

From 2012 to 2023, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Russia (X%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Vegetable Imports

Imports into Israel

In 2023, vegetable imports into Israel declined remarkably to X tons, shrinking by X% compared with 2022. Overall, imports, however, enjoyed a resilient increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2022 when imports increased by X% against the previous year. As a result, imports reached the peak of X tons, and then reduced markedly in the following year.

In value terms, vegetable imports declined sharply to $X in 2023. In general, imports, however, enjoyed a buoyant expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2022 when imports increased by X%. As a result, imports attained the peak of $X, and then shrank notably in the following year.

Imports by Country

The Netherlands (X tons), Turkey (X tons) and China (X tons) were the main suppliers of vegetable imports to Israel, with a combined X% share of total imports. Canada, France, Jordan, Germany, the UK, the United States, Russia, Argentina, Mexico and Belgium lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further X%.

From 2012 to 2023, the biggest increases were recorded for Germany (with a CAGR of X%), while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Turkey ($X), the Netherlands ($X) and China ($X) were the largest vegetable suppliers to Israel, with a combined X% share of total imports. Jordan, Canada, France, Germany, the United States, Russia, Argentina, the UK, Mexico and Belgium lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further X%.

Germany, with a CAGR of X%, 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 2023, the average vegetable import price amounted to $X per ton, picking up by X% against the previous year. Over the last eleven-year period, it increased at an average annual rate of X%. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2016 an increase of X% against the previous year. The import price peaked in 2023 and is expected to retain growth in years to come.

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

From 2012 to 2023, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Jordan (X%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform