Israel: Vegetable Market 2024

Vegetable Market Size in Israel

The Israeli vegetable market rose modestly to $X in 2023, picking up by X% against the previous year. The market value increased at an average annual rate of X% over the period from 2012 to 2023; the trend pattern remained relatively stable, with somewhat noticeable fluctuations throughout the analyzed period. As a result, consumption attained the peak level of $X. From 2015 to 2023, the growth of the market remained at a lower figure.

Vegetable Production in Israel

In value terms, vegetable production expanded slightly to $X in 2023 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, production, however, saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 with an increase of X%. As a result, production reached the peak level of $X. From 2015 to 2023, production growth remained at a lower figure.

The average yield of vegetables in Israel rose remarkably to X tons per ha in 2023, surging by X% on the previous year. In general, the yield, however, continues to indicate a noticeable decline. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2020 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the average vegetable yield hit record highs at X tons per ha in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2023, 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 2023, the harvested area of vegetables in Israel shrank modestly to X ha, therefore, remained relatively stable against 2022 figures. In general, the harvested area, however, saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2013 with an increase of X%. Over the period under review, the harvested area dedicated to vegetable production reached the peak figure at X ha in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2023, the harvested area remained at a lower figure.

Vegetable Exports

Exports from Israel

In 2023, approx. X tons of vegetables were exported from Israel; with a decrease of X% against the year before. In general, exports continue to indicate a deep setback. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2013 when exports increased by X% against the previous year. As a result, the exports reached the peak of X tons. From 2014 to 2023, the growth of the exports remained at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, vegetable exports expanded rapidly to $X in 2023. Over the period under review, exports showed a abrupt downturn. Over the period under review, the exports reached the peak figure at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2023, the exports failed to regain momentum.

Exports by Country

The Netherlands (X tons), Spain (X tons) and the UK (X tons) were the main destinations of vegetable exports from Israel, together comprising X% of total exports.

From 2012 to 2023, the biggest increases were recorded for Spain (with a CAGR of X%), while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest markets for vegetable exported from Israel were the Netherlands ($X), Russia ($X) and the UK ($X), with a combined X% share of total exports. Slovenia, Spain, the United States, Belgium, France, Germany, Ireland, Norway and Italy lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further X%.

In terms of the main countries of destination, Spain, with a CAGR of X%, saw the highest growth rate of 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 2023, the average vegetable export price amounted to $X per ton, with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2017 an increase of X%. The export price peaked in 2023 and is likely to continue growth in years to come.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major export markets. In 2023, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Slovenia ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Spain ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2023, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Russia (X%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Vegetable Imports

Imports into Israel

In 2023, imports of vegetables into Israel reduced sharply to X tons, with a decrease of X% on the previous year. In general, imports, however, recorded buoyant growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2022 when imports increased by X% against the previous year. As a result, imports reached the peak of X tons, and then fell sharply in the following year.

In value terms, vegetable imports reduced markedly to $X in 2023. Over the period under review, imports, however, continue to indicate a strong expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2022 with an increase of X% against the previous year. As a result, imports attained the peak of $X, and then dropped dramatically in the following year.

Imports by Country

The Netherlands (X tons), Turkey (X tons) and China (X tons) were the main suppliers of vegetable imports to Israel, with a combined X% share of total imports. Canada, France, Jordan, Germany, the UK, the United States, Russia, Argentina, Mexico and Belgium lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further X%.

From 2012 to 2023, the biggest increases were recorded for Germany (with a CAGR of X%), while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest vegetable suppliers to Israel were Turkey ($X), the Netherlands ($X) and China ($X), together accounting for X% of total imports. Jordan, Canada, France, Germany, the United States, Russia, Argentina, the UK, Mexico and Belgium lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further X%.

Among the main suppliers, Germany, with a CAGR of X%, recorded the highest growth rate of the value of imports, over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Import Prices by Country

In 2023, the average vegetable import price amounted to $X per ton, rising by X% against the previous year. Over the last eleven-year period, it increased at an average annual rate of X%. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2016 an increase of X% against the previous year. The import price peaked in 2023 and is likely to see steady growth in the near future.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major supplying countries. In 2023, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Jordan ($X per ton), while the price for Germany ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2023, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Jordan (X%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform