Israel: Lentil Market Overview 2021

Lentil Market Size in Israel

For the third year in a row, the Israeli lentil market recorded decline in sales value, which decreased by -X% to $X in 2019. Overall, consumption showed a notable increase. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2016 with an increase of X% against the previous year. As a result, consumption attained the peak level of $X. From 2017 to 2019, the growth of the market remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Lentil Production in Israel

In value terms, lentil production reached $X in 2019 estimated in export prices. In general, the total production indicated a tangible expansion from 2007 to 2019: its value decreased 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, production increased by +X% against 2015 indices. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2009 when the production volume increased by X% year-to-year. As a result, production attained the peak level of $X. From 2010 to 2019, production growth failed to regain the momentum.

In 2019, the average yield of lentils in Israel shrank slightly to X kg per ha, standing approx. at the previous year. In general, the yield continues to indicate a mild contraction. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2014 when the yield increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the average lentil yield attained the peak level at X kg per ha in 2007; however, from 2008 to 2019, the 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.

In 2019, the lentil harvested area in Israel totaled X ha, approximately mirroring the previous year. In general, the harvested area, however, recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2012 with an increase of X% against the previous year. The lentil harvested area peaked at X ha in 2008; however, from 2009 to 2019, the harvested area stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Lentil Exports

Exports from Israel

In 2019, exports of lentils from Israel reduced remarkably to X tonnes, with a decrease of -X% against 2018 figures. Overall, exports, however, recorded a moderate expansion. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2016 with an increase of X% y-o-y. Over the period under review, exports attained the maximum at X tonnes in 2018, and then dropped remarkably in the following year.

In value terms, lentil exports reached $X in 2019. Over the period under review, exports, however, saw resilient growth. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2016 when exports increased by X% y-o-y. Exports peaked in 2019 and are expected to retain growth in years to come.

Exports by Country

Germany (X tonnes), the UK (X tonnes) and the Czech Republic (X tonnes) were the main destinations of lentil exports from Israel, together accounting for X% of total exports. Romania and Switzerland lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further X 2007 to 2019, the most notable rate of growth in terms of shipments, amongst the main countries of destination, was attained by Romania (+X% per year), while exports for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest markets for lentil exported from Israel were the Czech Republic ($X), the UK ($X) and Romania ($X), with a combined X% share of total exports.

In terms of the main countries of destination, Romania (+X% per year) saw 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

The average lentil export price stood at $X per tonne in 2019, jumping by X% against the previous year. Overall, export price indicated a resilient 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. As a result, export price reached the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major foreign markets. In 2019, the country with the highest price was the Czech Republic ($X per tonne), while the average price for exports to Germany ($X per tonne) was amongst the lowest.

From 2007 to 2019, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Romania, while the prices for the other major destinations experienced mixed trend patterns.

Lentil Imports

Imports into Israel

In 2019, approx. X tonnes of lentils were imported into Israel; picking up by X% on 2018. Overall, imports showed a notable expansion. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2016 when imports increased by X% year-to-year. Over the period under review, imports attained the maximum at X tonnes in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2019, imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, lentil imports shrank remarkably to $X in 2019. Over the period under review, imports continue to indicate perceptible growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2008 when imports increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs at $X in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2019, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Imports by Country

In 2019, Canada (X tonnes) constituted the largest lentil supplier to Israel, with a X% share of total imports. Moreover, lentil imports from Canada exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Turkey (X tonnes), fourfold. The U.S. (X tonnes) ranked third in terms of total imports with a X% share.

From 2007 to 2019, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume from Canada totaled +X%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Turkey (+X% per year) and the U.S. (-X% per year).

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

From 2007 to 2019, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value from Canada stood at +X%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Turkey (-X% per year) and the U.S. (+X% per year).

Import Prices by Country

In 2019, the average lentil import price amounted to $X per tonne, shrinking by -X% against the previous year. In general, the import price, however, saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2009 an increase of X% y-o-y. The import price peaked at $X per tonne in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2019, import prices failed to regain the momentum.

Average prices varied noticeably amongst the major supplying countries. In 2019, the highest prices were recorded for prices from Russia ($X per tonne) and the U.S. ($X per tonne), while the price for Canada ($X per tonne) and Turkey ($X per tonne) were amongst the lowest.

From 2007 to 2019, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by the U.S., while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced mixed trend patterns.

Source: IndexBox AI Platform

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) :

What are the largest markets for lentils in the world?

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The country with the largest volume of lentil consumption was India (2M tonnes), comprising approx. 27% of total volume. Moreover, lentil consumption in India exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest consumer, Canada (984K tonnes), twofold. Turkey (657K tonnes) ranked third in terms of total consumption with a 8.7% share.

What are the largest producers of lentils in the world?

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The country with the largest volume of lentil production was Canada (3.1M tonnes), comprising approx. 45% of total volume. Moreover, lentil production in Canada exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest producer, India (1.2M tonnes), threefold. The third position in this ranking was occupied by Australia (534K tonnes), with a 7.7% share.

What are the leading suppliers of lentils to Israel?

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In value terms, Canada ($3.6M) constituted the largest supplier of lentil to Israel, comprising 68% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was occupied by Turkey ($1M), with a 19% share of total imports. It was followed by the U.S., with a 4.7% share.

What are the leading importers of lentils from Israel?

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In value terms, the largest markets for lentil exported from Israel were the Czech Republic ($52K), the UK ($43K) and Romania ($23K), with a combined 85% share of total exports.

What is the average export price for lentils in Israel?

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In 2019, the average lentil export price amounted to $1,763 per tonne, increasing by 67% against the previous year.

What is the average import price for lentils in Israel?

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In 2019, the average lentil import price amounted to $704 per tonne, dropping by -25.9% against the previous year.