Israel: Eggplant Market 2024

Eggplant Market Size in Israel

The Israeli eggplant market shrank to $X in 2022, falling by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, consumption, however, showed a relatively flat trend pattern. As a result, consumption reached the peak level of $X. From 2017 to 2022, the growth of the market failed to regain momentum.

Eggplant Production in Israel

In value terms, eggplant production shrank to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. The total output value increased at an average annual rate of X% from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 when the production volume increased by X%. As a result, production reached the peak level of $X. From 2017 to 2022, production growth remained at a lower figure.

In 2022, the average eggplant yield in Israel declined to X tons per ha, waning by X% on the previous year. Over the period under review, the yield saw a noticeable slump. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2017 with an increase of X% against the previous year. The eggplant yield peaked at X tons per ha in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, 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 2022, the total area harvested in terms of eggplants (aubergines) production in Israel shrank markedly to X ha, declining by X% compared with 2021. The harvested area increased at an average annual rate of X% from 2012 to 2022; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 when the harvested area increased by X% against the previous year. As a result, the harvested area attained the peak level of X ha, and then shrank notably in the following year.

Eggplant Exports

Exports from Israel

In 2022, approx. X tons of eggplants (aubergines) were exported from Israel; reducing by X% compared with the previous year's figure. Over the period under review, exports showed a deep slump. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2013 when exports increased by X%. The exports peaked at X tons in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2022, the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, eggplant exports declined dramatically to $X in 2022. In general, exports recorded a abrupt curtailment. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 when exports increased by X%. Over the period under review, the exports attained the maximum at $X in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2022, the exports failed to regain momentum.

Exports by Country

Russia (X tons) was the main destination for eggplant exports from Israel, with a X% share of total exports. Moreover, eggplant exports to Russia exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Spain (X tons), sixfold.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume to Russia amounted to X%.

In value terms, Russia ($X) remains the key foreign market for eggplants (aubergines) exports from Israel, comprising X% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Spain ($X), with a X% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value to Russia totaled X%.

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the average eggplant export price amounted to $X per ton, increasing by X% against the previous year. Over the period from 2012 to 2022, it increased at an average annual rate of X%. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2016 an increase of X% against the previous year. The export price peaked in 2022 and is likely to see steady growth in years to come.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major foreign markets. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Spain ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Russia stood at $X per ton.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Belarus (X%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Eggplant Imports

Imports into Israel

In 2022, imports of eggplants (aubergines) into Israel soared to X tons, increasing by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports saw a mild increase. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2019 when imports increased by X%. Over the period under review, imports attained the maximum at X tons in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2022, imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, eggplant imports skyrocketed to $X in 2022. Overall, imports continue to indicate a buoyant expansion. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2019 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Imports peaked in 2022 and are likely to continue growth in years to come.

Imports by Country

In 2022, Jordan (X tons) constituted the largest eggplant supplier to Israel, accounting for a X% share of total imports. Moreover, eggplant imports from Jordan exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Turkey (X tons), twofold.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume from Jordan amounted to X%.

In value terms, Jordan ($X) constituted the largest supplier of eggplants (aubergines) to Israel, comprising X% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by Turkey ($X), with a X% share of total imports.

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

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the average eggplant import price amounted to $X per ton, growing by X% against the previous year. Overall, the import price recorded a buoyant expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 when the average import price increased by X%. The import price peaked in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in years to come.

Average prices varied noticeably amongst the major supplying countries. In 2022, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Jordan ($X per ton), while the price for Turkey amounted to $X per ton.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Jordan (X%).

Source: IndexBox Platform