Israel: Avocado Market Overview 2021

Avocado Market Size in Israel

In 2020, the Israeli avocado market increased by X% to $X, rising for the third consecutive year after two years of decline. In general, consumption continues to indicate a strong expansion. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2015 when the market value increased by X% y-o-y. Avocado consumption peaked in 2020 and is expected to retain growth in the near future.

Avocado Production in Israel

In value terms, avocado production amounted to $X in 2020 estimated in export prices. Over the period under review, production saw a remarkable increase. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2009 when the production volume increased by X% y-o-y. Avocado production peaked in 2020 and is expected to retain growth in the near future.

In 2020, the average avocado yield in Israel dropped to X tonnes per ha, reducing by -X% compared with the previous year's figure. Overall, the yield showed a pronounced downturn. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2009 with an increase of X% year-to-year. Over the period under review, the average avocado yield reached the peak level at X tonnes per ha in 2007; however, from 2008 to 2020, 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 2020, the harvested area of avocados in Israel expanded rapidly to X ha, increasing by X% on 2019. Overall, the total harvested area indicated a prominent increase from 2007 to 2020: its figure increased at an average annual rate of +X% over the last thirteen-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2020 figures, avocado harvested area increased by +X% against 2012 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2008 when the harvested area increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the harvested area dedicated to avocado production attained the peak figure in 2020 and is likely to continue growth in the near future.

Avocado Exports

Exports from Israel

In 2020, overseas shipments of avocados decreased by -X% to X tonnes, falling for the third year in a row after two years of growth. Overall, exports saw a abrupt setback. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2016 when exports increased by X% year-to-year. Over the period under review, exports reached the peak figure at X tonnes in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2020, exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, avocado exports declined remarkably to $X in 2020. In general, exports continue to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2016 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Exports peaked at $X in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2020, exports remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

Russia (X tonnes), France (X tonnes) and the UK (X tonnes) were the main destinations of avocado exports from Israel, with a combined X% share of total exports.

From 2007 to 2020, the biggest increases were in Russia, while shipments for the other leaders experienced a decline.

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

Russia saw the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of exports, in terms of the main countries of destination over the period under review, while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Export Prices by Country

In 2020, the average avocado export price amounted to $X per tonne, reducing by -X% against the previous year. In general, export price indicated a buoyant expansion from 2007 to 2020: its price increased at an average annual rate of +X% over the last thirteen-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2020 figures, avocado export price increased by +X% against 2011 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2008 when the average export price increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, average export prices attained the peak figure at $X per tonne in 2019, and then declined slightly in the following year.

Average prices varied noticeably for the major foreign markets. In 2020, the countries with the highest prices were Slovenia ($X per tonne) and Russia ($X per tonne), while the average price for exports to the UK ($X per tonne) and France ($X per tonne) were amongst the lowest.

From 2007 to 2020, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Ukraine, while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Avocado Imports

Imports into Israel

In 2020, supplies from abroad of avocados decreased by -X% to X tonnes, falling for the fourth consecutive year after two years of growth. In general, imports, however, posted temperate growth. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2016 with an increase of X% y-o-y. Imports peaked at X tonnes in 2010; however, from 2011 to 2020, imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, avocado imports reduced markedly to $X in 2020. Overall, imports, however, saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2010 when imports increased by X% year-to-year. As a result, imports attained the peak of $X. from 2011 to 2020, the growth imports remained at a lower figure.

Imports by Country

Kenya (X tonnes), Jordan (X tonnes) and Palestine (X tonnes) were the main suppliers of avocado imports to Israel, together accounting for X% of total imports.

From 2007 to 2020, the biggest increases were in Jordan, while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

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

From 2007 to 2020, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value from Kenya stood at +X%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Palestine (+X% per year) and Jordan (+X% per year).

Import Prices by Country

The average avocado import price stood at $X per tonne in 2020, waning by -X% against the previous year. In general, the import price recorded a noticeable shrinkage. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2010 an increase of X% against the previous year. The import price peaked at $X per tonne in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2020, import prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major supplying countries. In 2020, 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 2020, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Palestine, while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) :

What are the largest markets for avocados in the world?

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The countries with the highest volumes of avocado consumption in 2020 were Mexico (1.3M tonnes), the U.S. (1.2M tonnes) and the Dominican Republic (692K tonnes), together accounting for 40% of global consumption. Colombia, Indonesia, the Netherlands, Haiti, Brazil, Peru, Kenya, China, France and Venezuela lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 34%.

What are the largest producers of avocados in the world?

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The country with the largest volume of avocado production was Mexico (2.4M tonnes), accounting for 31% of total volume. Moreover, avocado production in Mexico exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest producer, the Dominican Republic (736K tonnes), threefold. Peru (606K tonnes) ranked third in terms of total production with a 7.8% share.

What are the leading suppliers of avocados to Israel?

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In value terms, Kenya ($59K) constituted the largest supplier of avocado to Israel, comprising 61% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was occupied by Palestine ($24K), with a 25% share of total imports. It was followed by Jordan, with a 8.7% share.

What are the leading importers of avocados from Israel?

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In value terms, the largest markets for avocado exported from Israel were Russia ($24M), France ($13M) and the UK ($9.9M), together accounting for 78% of total exports.

What is the average export price for avocados in Israel?

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In 2020, the average avocado export price amounted to $3,334 per tonne, waning by -2.1% against the previous year.

What is the average import price for avocados in Israel?

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The average avocado import price stood at $1,084 per tonne in 2020, shrinking by -11% against the previous year.