Israel: Pistachio Market Overview 2021

Pistachio Market Size in Israel

The Israeli pistachio market surged to $X in 2019, jumping by X% against the previous year. This figure reflects the total revenues of producers and importers (excluding logistics costs, retail marketing costs, and retailers' margins, which will be included in the final consumer price). Overall, consumption continues to indicate a resilient increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2010 when the market value increased by X% y-o-y. Pistachio consumption peaked in 2019 and is likely to see gradual growth in the immediate term.

Pistachio Exports

Exports from Israel

For the tenth year in a row, Israel recorded growth in shipments abroad of pistachios, which increased by X% to X tonnes in 2019. Overall, exports, however, saw a noticeable decline. Over the period under review, exports attained the maximum at X tonnes in 2008; however, from 2009 to 2019, exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, pistachio exports soared to $X in 2019. In general, exports, however, continue to indicate a abrupt decrease. Exports peaked at $X in 2007; however, from 2008 to 2019, exports remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

The U.S. (X tonnes) was the main destination for pistachio exports from Israel, with a X% share of total exports. Moreover, pistachio exports to the U.S. exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, the Netherlands (X kg), ninefold.

From 2007 to 2019, the average annual growth rate of volume to the U.S. amounted to -X%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: the Netherlands (+X% per year) and the UK (-X% per year).

In value terms, the U.S. ($X) remains the key foreign market for pistachio exports from Israel, comprising X% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was occupied by the Netherlands ($X), with a X% share of total exports.

From 2007 to 2019, the average annual growth rate of value to the U.S. stood at -X%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: the Netherlands (+X% per year) and the UK (-X% per year).

Export Prices by Country

The average pistachio export price stood at $X per tonne in 2019, declining by -X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price showed a mild slump. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2018 when the average export price increased by X% y-o-y. As a result, export price reached the peak level of $X per tonne, and then dropped remarkably in the following year.

Prices varied noticeably by the country of destination; the country with the highest price was the Netherlands ($X per tonne), while the average price for exports to the U.S. ($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 the Netherlands (+X% per year), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced mixed trend patterns.

Pistachio Imports

Imports into Israel

In 2019, approx. X tonnes of pistachios were imported into Israel; picking up by X% against the previous year's figure. Overall, total imports indicated a notable increase from 2007 to 2019: its volume 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, imports decreased by -X% against 2017 indices. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2010 when imports increased by X% y-o-y. Over the period under review, imports attained the peak figure at X tonnes in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2019, imports failed to regain the momentum.

In value terms, pistachio imports surged to $X in 2019. Over the period under review, imports enjoyed strong growth. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2010 when imports increased by X% year-to-year. Imports peaked in 2019 and are expected to retain growth in years to come.

Imports by Country

In 2019, the U.S. (X tonnes) was the main supplier of pistachio to Israel, with a X% share of total imports. Moreover, pistachio imports from the U.S. exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Turkey (X tonnes), more than tenfold.

From 2007 to 2019, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume from the U.S. totaled +X%.

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

From 2007 to 2019, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value from the U.S. stood at +X%.

Import Prices by Country

The average pistachio import price stood at $X per tonne in 2019, falling by -X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, import price indicated a pronounced 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, pistachio import price increased by +X% against 2017 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 an increase of X% year-to-year. As a result, import price attained the peak level of $X per tonne. From 2016 to 2019, the growth in terms of the average import prices remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Average prices varied noticeably amongst the major supplying countries. In 2019, the country with the highest price was Turkey ($X per tonne), while the price for the U.S. stood at $X per tonne.

From 2007 to 2019, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Turkey.

Source: IndexBox AI Platform

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) :

What are the largest markets for pistachios in the world?

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The countries with the highest volumes of pistachio consumption in 2019 were China (264K tonnes), Iran (259K tonnes) and the U.S. (108K tonnes), together comprising 43% of global consumption.

What are the largest producers of pistachios in the world?

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The countries with the highest volumes of pistachio production in 2019 were Iran (338K tonnes), the U.S. (336K tonnes) and China (212K tonnes), with a combined 61% share of global production.

What are the leading suppliers of pistachios to Israel?

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In value terms, the U.S. ($42M) constituted the largest supplier of pistachio to Israel, comprising 90% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was occupied by Turkey ($4.1M), with a 8.7% share of total imports.

What are the leading importers of pistachios from Israel?

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In value terms, the U.S. ($10K) remains the key foreign market for pistachio exports from Israel, comprising 60% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was occupied by the Netherlands ($3.4K), with a 20% share of total exports.

What is the average export price for pistachios in Israel?

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In 2019, the average pistachio export price amounted to $6,235 per tonne, declining by -35.2% against the previous year.

What is the average import price for pistachios in Israel?

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The average pistachio import price stood at $9,629 per tonne in 2019, shrinking by -5.3% against the previous year.