Israel: Avocado Market Overview 2020

Avocado Market Size in Israel

The revenue of the avocado market in Israel amounted to $X in 2018, rising by X% against the previous year. In general, avocado consumption continues to indicate a buoyant increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2011 with an increase of X% y-o-y. Avocado consumption peaked in 2018 and is expected to retain its growth in the near future.

Avocado Production in Israel

In value terms, avocado production totaled $X in 2018 estimated in export prices. Over the period under review, avocado production continues to indicate resilient growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2009 when production volume increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, avocado production reached its maximum level in 2018 and is expected to retain its growth in the immediate term.

Average yield of avocados in Israel amounted to X tonne per ha in 2018, dropping by -X% against the previous year. Overall, the avocado yield continues to indicate a moderate descent. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2009 when yield increased by X% year-to-year. Avocado yield peaked at X tonne per ha in 2007; however, from 2008 to 2018, 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 2018, approx. X ha of avocados were harvested in Israel; going up by X% against the previous year. The harvested area increased at an average annual rate of +X% over the period from 2007 to 2018; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2008 with an increase of X% y-o-y. Avocado harvested area peaked in 2018 and is expected to retain its growth in the immediate term.

Avocado Exports

Exports from Israel

In 2018, the amount of avocados exported from Israel amounted to X tonnes, falling by -X% against the previous year. In general, avocado exports continue to indicate an abrupt descent. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2010 with an increase of X% y-o-y. In that year, avocado exports reached their peak of X tonnes. From 2011 to 2018, the growth of avocado exports remained at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, avocado exports totaled $X in 2018. Overall, avocado exports continue to indicate a moderate increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 when exports increased by X% year-to-year. In that year, avocado exports reached their peak of $X. From 2017 to 2018, the growth of avocado exports failed to regain its momentum.

Exports by Country

Russia (X tonnes) was the main destination for avocado exports from Israel, with a X% share of total exports. Moreover, avocado exports to Russia exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, the Netherlands (X tonnes), threefold. The third position in this ranking was occupied by France (X tonnes), with a X% share.

From 2007 to 2018, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume to Russia stood at +X%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: the Netherlands (-X% per year) and France (-X% per year).

In value terms, the largest markets for avocado exported from Israel were Russia ($X), France ($X) and the Netherlands ($X), with a combined X% share of total exports.

Russia experienced the highest rates of growth with regard to exports, among the main countries of destination over the last eleven years, while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Export Prices by Country

The average avocado export price stood at $X per tonne in 2018, surging by X% against the previous year. Overall, the avocado export price continues to indicate a remarkable expansion. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2008 when the average export price increased by X% y-o-y. Over the period under review, the average export prices for avocados attained their peak figure in 2018 and is likely to see steady growth in the near future.

Prices varied noticeably by the country of destination; the country with the highest price was France ($X per tonne), while the average price for exports to Russia ($X per tonne) was amongst the lowest.

From 2007 to 2018, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to the Netherlands, while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Avocado Imports

Imports into Israel

In 2018, the amount of avocados imported into Israel stood at X tonnes, falling by -X% against the previous year. In general, avocado imports continue to indicate an abrupt descent. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2016 when imports increased by X% year-to-year. Over the period under review, avocado imports reached their peak figure at X tonnes in 2010; however, from 2011 to 2018, imports failed to regain their momentum.

In value terms, avocado imports stood at $X in 2018. In general, avocado imports continue to indicate a drastic drop. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2010 when imports increased by X% year-to-year. In that year, avocado imports reached their peak of $X. From 2011 to 2018, the growth of avocado imports remained at a lower figure.

Imports by Country

Palestine (X tonnes), Jordan (X tonnes) and the Netherlands (X tonnes) were the main suppliers of avocado imports to Israel, with a combined X% share of total imports. These countries were followed by South Africa, which accounted for a further X 2007 to 2018, the most notable rate of growth in terms of imports, amongst the main suppliers, was attained by South Africa, while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Palestine ($X) constituted the largest supplier of avocado to Israel, comprising X% of total avocado imports. The second position in the ranking was occupied by the Netherlands ($X), with a X% share of total imports. It was followed by South Africa, with a X% share.

From 2007 to 2018, the average annual growth rate of value from Palestine stood at +X%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: the Netherlands (-X% per year) and South Africa (+X% per year).

Import Prices by Country

In 2018, the average avocado import price amounted to $X per tonne, going up by X% against the previous year. Overall, the import price indicated a remarkable expansion from 2007 to 2018: its price increased at an average annual rate of +X% over the last eleven years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2018 figures, avocado import price increased by +X% against 2014 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 when the average import price increased by X% year-to-year. The import price peaked at $X per tonne in 2011; however, from 2012 to 2018, import prices failed to regain their momentum.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major supplying countries. In 2018, the country with the highest price was Palestine ($X per tonne), while the price for Jordan ($X per tonne) was amongst the lowest.

From 2007 to 2018, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Palestine, while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced mixed trend patterns.

Source: IndexBox AI Platform