Israel: Avocado Market Overview 2021

Avocado Market Size in Israel

In 2019, after two years of growth, there was significant decline in the Israeli avocado market, when its value decreased by -X% to $X. Over the period under review, consumption, however, posted a resilient expansion. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2011 with an increase of X% y-o-y. Avocado consumption peaked at $X in 2018, and then dropped rapidly in the following year.

Avocado Production in Israel

In value terms, avocado production fell rapidly to $X in 2019 estimated in export prices. In general, production, however, continues to indicate prominent growth. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2009 when the production volume increased by X% year-to-year. Over the period under review, production hit record highs at $X in 2018, and then fell markedly in the following year.

In 2019, the average avocado yield in Israel contracted to X tonnes per ha, remaining relatively unchanged against the previous year. Over the period under review, the yield showed a slight reduction. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2009 when the yield increased by X% against the previous year. The avocado yield peaked at X tonnes per ha in 2007; however, from 2008 to 2019, the 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 2019, the total area harvested in terms of avocados production in Israel fell modestly to X ha, with a decrease of -X% against the previous year. Overall, the total harvested area indicated pronounced growth from 2007 to 2019: its figure increased at an average annual rate of +X% over the last twelve years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2019 figures, avocado harvested area increased by +X% against 2012 indices. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2008 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the harvested area dedicated to avocado production attained the peak figure at X ha in 2018, and then reduced slightly in the following year.

Avocado Exports

Exports from Israel

In 2019, overseas shipments of avocados were finally on the rise to reach X tonnes after two years of decline. Over the period under review, exports, however, saw a perceptible shrinkage. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2010 when exports increased by X% against the previous year. As a result, exports attained the peak of X tonnes. From 2011 to 2019, the growth exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, avocado exports surged to $X in 2019. In general, exports, however, enjoyed a moderate expansion. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2016 with an increase of X% y-o-y. As a result, exports attained the peak of $X. From 2017 to 2019, the growth exports failed to regain the momentum.

Exports by Country

Russia (X tonnes), France (X tonnes) and the Netherlands (X tonnes) were the main destinations of avocado exports from Israel, together accounting for X% of total exports. The UK, Slovenia, Ukraine and Spain lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further X 2007 to 2019, the biggest increases were in Ukraine, while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest markets for avocado exported from Israel were Russia ($X), France ($X) and the Netherlands ($X), together comprising X% of total exports. These countries were followed by the UK, Slovenia, Ukraine and Spain, which together accounted for a further X recorded the highest growth rate of the value of exports, among 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

The average avocado export price stood at $X per tonne in 2019, reducing by -X% against the previous year. In general, export price indicated buoyant growth from 2007 to 2019: its price increased at an average annual rate of +X% over the last twelve-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2008 an increase of X% year-to-year. The export price peaked at $X per tonne in 2018, and then dropped in the following year.

Average prices varied noticeably for the major export markets. In 2019, 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 2019, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Russia, while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Avocado Imports

Imports into Israel

In 2019, approx. X tonnes of avocados were imported into Israel; with an increase of X% on the year before. Overall, imports, however, saw a abrupt shrinkage. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 with an increase of X% year-to-year. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs at X tonnes in 2010; however, from 2011 to 2019, imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, avocado imports stood at $X in 2019. In general, imports, however, continue to indicate a abrupt setback. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2010 when imports increased by X% y-o-y. As a result, imports reached the peak of $X. From 2011 to 2019, the growth imports remained at a lower figure.

Imports by Country

In 2019, Switzerland (X tonnes) was the main avocado supplier to Israel, with a approx. X% share of total imports.

From 2007 to 2019, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume from Switzerland was relatively modest.

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

From 2007 to 2019, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value from Switzerland was relatively modest.

Import Prices by Country

In 2019, the average avocado import price amounted to $X per tonne, remaining relatively unchanged against the previous year. Over the period under review, import price indicated a moderate increase from 2007 to 2019: its price increased at an average annual rate of +X% over the last twelve-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2019 figures, avocado import price decreased by -X% against 2017 indices. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2015 an increase of X% y-o-y. The import price peaked at $X per tonne in 2011; however, from 2012 to 2019, import prices failed to regain the momentum.

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

From 2007 to 2019, the rate of growth in terms of prices for Switzerland amounted to X% per year.

Source: IndexBox AI 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 2019 were the U.S. (1.2M tonnes), Mexico (1.1M tonnes) and the Dominican Republic (640K tonnes), together accounting for 43% of global consumption.

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 (2.1M tonnes), comprising approx. 33% of total volume. Moreover, avocado production in Mexico exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest producer, the Dominican Republic (659K tonnes), threefold. Peru (499K tonnes) ranked third in terms of total production with a 7.7% share.

What are the leading suppliers of avocados to Israel?

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In value terms, Switzerland ($55K) constituted the largest supplier of avocado to Israel.

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 ($30M), France ($21M) and the Netherlands ($16M), with a combined 76% share of total exports. The UK, Slovenia, Ukraine and Spain lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 20%.

What is the average export price for avocados in Israel?

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In 2019, the average avocado export price amounted to $2,784 per tonne, with a decrease of -14.2% 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 $1,821 per tonne in 2019, leveling off at the previous year.