Israel: Eggplant Market Overview 2021

Eggplant Market Size in Israel

The Israeli eggplant market totaled $X in 2020, leveling off at the previous year. Overall, the total consumption indicated noticeable growth from 2007 to 2020: its value 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, consumption decreased by -X% against 2018 indices. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2013 when the market value increased by X% y-o-y. Over the period under review, the market hit record highs at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2020, consumption remained at a lower figure.

Eggplant Production in Israel

In value terms, eggplant production rose sharply to $X in 2020 estimated in export prices. Overall, the total production indicated a pronounced increase from 2007 to 2020: its value increased at an average annual rate of +X% over the last thirteen years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2020 figures, production increased by +X% against 2015 indices. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2013 with an increase of X% y-o-y. Eggplant production peaked in 2020 and is likely to see steady growth in the near future.

In 2020, the average eggplant yield in Israel declined to X tonnes per ha, falling by -X% against 2019. In general, the yield saw a abrupt curtailment. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2008 with an increase of X% year-to-year. As a result, the yield attained the peak level of X tonnes per ha. from 2009 to 2020, the growth of the average eggplant yield failed to regain the momentum. Despite the increased use of modern agricultural techniques and methods, future yield figures may still be impacted by adverse weather conditions.

The eggplant harvested area in Israel amounted to X ha in 2020, with an increase of X% compared with the previous year's figure. Overall, the harvested area showed a buoyant expansion. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2011 with an increase of X% y-o-y. Over the period under review, the harvested area dedicated to eggplant production reached the peak figure at X ha in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2020, the harvested area remained at a lower figure.

Eggplant Exports

Exports from Israel

In 2020, overseas shipments of eggplants (aubergine) increased by X% to X tonnes, rising for the fifth year in a row after two years of decline. Over the period under review, exports enjoyed a buoyant expansion. As a result, exports reached the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, eggplant exports surged to $X in 2020. In general, exports posted a prominent increase. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2016 with an increase of X% y-o-y. Exports peaked in 2020 and are likely to see gradual growth in years to come.

Exports by Country

Russia (X tonnes) was the main destination for eggplant exports from Israel, accounting for a approx. X% share of total exports.

From 2007 to 2020, the average annual growth rate of volume to Russia totaled +X%.

In value terms, Russia ($X) also remains the key foreign market for eggplant exports from Israel.

From 2007 to 2020, the average annual growth rate of value to Russia stood at +X%.

Export Prices by Country

In 2020, the average eggplant export price amounted to $X per tonne, dropping by -X% against the previous year. Over the last thirteen-year period, it increased at an average annual rate of +X%. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2013 when the average export price increased by X% against the previous year. As a result, export price attained the peak level of $X per tonne. from 2014 to 2020, the growth in terms of the average export prices remained at a lower figure.

As there is only one major export destination, the average price level is determined by prices for Russia.

From 2007 to 2020, the rate of growth in terms of prices for Russia amounted to +X% per year.

Eggplant Imports

Imports into Israel

In 2020, purchases abroad of eggplants (aubergine) decreased by -X% to X tonnes, falling for the fourth year in a row after three years of growth. Overall, imports recorded a deep setback. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2016 when imports increased by X% year-to-year. As a result, imports attained the peak of X tonnes. from 2017 to 2020, the growth imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, eggplant imports shrank rapidly to $X in 2020. In general, imports continue to indicate a abrupt curtailment. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2016 when imports increased by X% y-o-y. As a result, imports attained the peak of $X. from 2017 to 2020, the growth imports failed to regain the momentum.

Imports by Country

In 2020, Turkey (X tonnes) constituted the largest supplier of eggplant to Israel, with a X% share of total imports. Moreover, eggplant imports from Turkey exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Jordan (X tonnes), twofold.

From 2007 to 2020, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume from Turkey totaled +X%.

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

From 2007 to 2020, the average annual growth rate of value from Turkey stood at +X%.

Import Prices by Country

The average eggplant import price stood at $X per tonne in 2020, picking up by X% against the previous year. Overall, the import price recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. As a result, import price reached the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Average prices varied noticeably amongst the major supplying countries. In 2020, the country with the highest price was Turkey ($X per tonne), while the price for Jordan amounted to $X per tonne.

From 2007 to 2020, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Jordan.

Source: IndexBox Platform