Almonds market in Israel

Earlier Report Observations

The almond market in Israel demonstrated significant expansion from 2018 to 2022, with domestic production rising from 8.5 thousand t to nearly 10.8 thousand t. This growth was driven by substantial improvements in agricultural practices, including the adoption of enhanced almond varieties with greater disease resistance and the expansion of planting areas into regions like the Hula Valley and Lower Galilee. Concurrently, rising consumer demand for healthy foods supported higher per capita consumption of almonds and related products such as almond milk.

Market dynamics were further shaped by the entry of new processing capacity, notably the establishment of a major plant for almond-based beverages by Strauss under the Alpro brand. This investment increased the domestic value chain for almonds. At the same time, regulatory developments introduced stricter packaging and labeling requirements for food products, which altered producer obligations and opened the packaging market to greater competition. The market also contended with periodic challenges from pests like the almond wasp, which required ongoing management efforts by growers.

Following a peak in 2022, both production and total market volume saw a modest correction in 2023. The market's value exhibited greater volatility, declining notably in 2023, which reflected broader shifts in pricing and cost structures beyond the physical volume of almonds traded.

Production almonds in Israel

In kind, 2017-2020, t

From 2017 to 2020, Israel maintained the 22nd position globally in almond production volume.

Top producers of almonds, 2017-2020

World map of production of almonds, 2017-2020

In 2020, Israel produced 9 228 tons of almonds, marking a 7.8% decrease compared to 2019. Over the period from 2017 to 2020, production grew by 3.7%, averaging an annual increase of 1.2%. The lowest production level was recorded in 2018 at 8 503 tons, while the peak occurred in 2019 with 10 006 tons. The most significant growth was observed in 2019, with a 17.7% rise.

Annual dynamics of production in Israel in kind, 2017-2020, t

In value, 2017-2020, K $ US

In 2020, the value of almond production in Israel reached 63 521 thousand US dollars, reflecting a substantial year-over-year decline of 15.1%. From 2017 to 2020, production value decreased by 16.8%, with a compound annual growth rate of -5.9%. The lowest value was recorded in 2018 at 56 401 thousand US dollars. The sharpest decline occurred in 2018, dropping by 26.1%, while the largest increase was in 2019, with a 32.7% rise.

Annual dynamics of production in Israel in value, 2017-2020, K $ US

Exports almonds from Israel

Exports in kind, t

The market showed an unstable trend throughout the period. Exports reached their lowest point in 2018 at 85 tons and peaked in 2020 at 295 tons, representing a 3.5-fold difference. In 2020, Israel's almond exports amounted to 295 tons, showing a sharp year-over-year improvement of 131.6%. The most significant decline was recorded in 2018, with a 42.0% drop.

Annual dynamics of product's exports from Israel in kind, 2017-2020, t

From 2017 to 2020, Turkey, Italy, and the Netherlands remained the primary buyers of Israeli almonds by volume. Turkey accounted for 56.2% of exports, Italy for 22.1%, and the Netherlands for 16.6%, together comprising 94.9% of total exports in kind.

Structure of product's exports in kind by countries, 2017-2020

World map of product's exports from Israel in kind, 2017-2020

Exports in value, K $ US

The market exhibited an unstable trend throughout the timeframe. Export values dropped to their lowest in 2018 at 567 thousand US dollars and peaked in 2020 at 2 031 thousand US dollars, with a top-to-bottom ratio of 3.6 times. In 2020, almond deliveries from Israel were valued at 2 031 thousand US dollars, representing a 113.1% increase year-over-year. The largest decline occurred in 2018, with a 55.1% drop.

Annual dynamics of product's exports from Israel in value, 2017-2020, K $ US

From 2017 to 2020, Turkey, Italy, and the Netherlands formed the core of Israel's almond exports by value. Turkey accounted for 54.7% of exports, Italy for 24.7%, and the Netherlands for 15.5%, together making up 94.8% of total export flows.

Structure of product's exports in value by countries, 2017-2020

World map of product's exports from Israel in value, 2017-2020

Imports almonds to Israel

Imports in kind, t

The market showed an unstable trend throughout the period. Imports reached their lowest in 2018 at 2 874 tons and peaked in 2020 at 5 644 tons, with a 2-fold difference. In 2020, Israel imported 5 644 tons of almonds, marking a modest 1.4% increase from the previous year. The largest decline was in 2018, with a 24.6% drop, while the most significant increase occurred in 2019, with a 93.6% rise.

Annual dynamics of product's imports to Israel in kind, 2017-2020, t

From 2017 to 2020, imports in kind were heavily concentrated on the United States, which accounted for 95.0% of total flows.

Structure of product's imports in kind by countries, 2017-2020

World map of product's imports to Israel in kind, 2017-2020

Imports in value, K $ US

Almond deliveries to Israel increased for the second consecutive year. In 2020, imports totaled 38 170 thousand US dollars, up by 9.1% from the previous year. Over the period from 2017 to 2020, imports grew by 49.8%, with a compound annual growth rate of 14.4%. The lowest value was recorded in 2018 at 20 668 thousand US dollars. The largest decline was in 2018, with an 18.9% drop, while the most significant increase was in 2019, with a 69.3% rise.

Annual dynamics of product's imports to Israel in value, 2017-2020, K $ US

From 2017 to 2020, 95.4% of total almond imports by value to Israel were directed to the United States, making this market overwhelmingly dominant.

Structure of product's imports in value by countries, 2017-2020

World map of product's imports to Israel in value, 2017-2020