Israel: Date Market 2024

Date Market Size in Israel

The Israeli date market shrank to $X in 2022, with a decrease of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, consumption recorded a pronounced slump. Over the period under review, the market attained the peak level at $X in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2022, consumption remained at a lower figure.

Date Production in Israel

In value terms, date production reduced to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. In general, the total production indicated a moderate expansion from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of X% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, production increased by X% against 2018 indices. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2019 when the production volume increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, production attained the peak level at $X in 2021, and then contracted in the following year.

The average yield of dates in Israel rose notably to X tons per ha in 2022, increasing by X% compared with 2021. Over the period under review, the yield saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2016 when the yield increased by X%. Over the period under review, the average date yield hit record highs at X tons per ha in 2014; however, from 2015 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, the total area harvested in terms of dates production in Israel fell to X ha, which is down by X% on 2021 figures. Over the period under review, the total harvested area indicated temperate growth from 2012 to 2022: its figure increased at an average annual rate of X% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, date harvested area increased by X% against 2013 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 with an increase of X%. As a result, the harvested area attained the peak level of X ha, and then declined in the following year.

Date Exports

Exports from Israel

In 2022, shipments abroad of dates increased by X% to X tons, rising for the fourth consecutive year after two years of decline. In general, total exports indicated a buoyant expansion from 2012 to 2022: its volume increased at an average annual rate of X% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, exports increased by X% against 2018 indices. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2016 when exports increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs in 2022 and are likely to see steady growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, date exports contracted to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, total exports indicated a resilient expansion from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of X% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, exports decreased by X% against 2019 indices. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2019 when exports increased by X%. As a result, the exports attained the peak of $X. From 2020 to 2022, the growth of the exports remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports by Country

The Netherlands (X tons), the UK (X tons) and the United States (X tons) were the main destinations of date exports from Israel, together comprising X% of total exports. Turkey, France, Kazakhstan, Spain, Italy, Germany, Canada, Palestine, India and Switzerland lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further X%.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for Kazakhstan (with a CAGR of X%), while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest markets for date exported from Israel were the Netherlands ($X), the UK ($X) and France ($X), together accounting for X% of total exports. Spain, the United States, Italy, Turkey, Germany, Canada, Switzerland, India, Palestine and Kazakhstan lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further X%.

In terms of the main countries of destination, Kazakhstan, 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

In 2022, the average date export price amounted to $X per ton, declining by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price, however, showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2015 an increase of X%. Over the period under review, the average export prices attained the peak figure at $X per ton in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, the export prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major export markets. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Switzerland ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Kazakhstan ($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 the United States (X%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Date Imports

Imports into Israel

In 2022, supplies from abroad of dates decreased by X% to X tons for the first time since 2017, thus ending a four-year rising trend. In general, imports recorded a abrupt curtailment. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2016 when imports increased by X%. As a result, imports attained the peak of X tons. From 2017 to 2022, the growth of imports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, date imports reduced notably to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, imports recorded a abrupt curtailment. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2016 when imports increased by X% against the previous year. As a result, imports attained the peak of $X. From 2017 to 2022, the growth of imports failed to regain momentum.

Imports by Country

In 2022, the United Arab Emirates (X tons) was the main date supplier to Israel, with a approx. X% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume from the United Arab Emirates totaled X%.

In value terms, the United Arab Emirates ($X) constituted the largest supplier of dates to Israel.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value from the United Arab Emirates amounted to X%.

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the average date import price amounted to $X per ton, dropping by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price, however, enjoyed a buoyant expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 when the average import price increased by X% against the previous year. As a result, import price attained the peak level of $X per ton. From 2018 to 2022, the average import prices remained at a somewhat lower figure.

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

From 2012 to 2022, the rate of growth in terms of prices for Thailand amounted to X% per year.

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