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Asparagus market in Israel

Release date: Mar 27, 2026

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Research period: 2017-2025

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Earlier Report Observations

The market volume for fresh or chilled asparagus in Israel fluctuated between 2018 and 2023, starting at 144.4 t in 2018 and ending at 91.7 t in 2023. A notable increase to 112.7 t occurred in 2021, driven by the entry of new players into the organic and fresh asparagus segment, which expanded supply and intensified local competition. Simultaneously, advancements in packaging technology improved product freshness and availability, supporting market growth.

Another recovery was observed in 2023, when the market volume rose to 91.7 t after a sharp drop the previous year. This rebound was facilitated by investments in agricultural infrastructure, including the opening of new facilities dedicated to asparagus cultivation and preservation, which boosted domestic production to 102 t. Throughout the period, consumer preferences shifted towards fresh and organic produce, reinforced by the implementation of organic product regulation in 2019 and the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic in 2020, which heightened demand for healthy, fresh foods.

In recent years, regulatory measures such as stricter labeling requirements for fresh agricultural produce, introduced in 2022, have aimed to enhance transparency. Looking ahead to 2024, the retail food market continues to emphasize freshness and quality, with major retailers like Shufersal maintaining a strong presence in asparagus sales, while product assortment expands to include white and fresh asparagus varieties to meet local consumer preferences.

Table of content

1. Disclaimer
2. Terms of use of the report
3. Product codes in the statistical classifications used in the report
4. Key Market Indicators and Trends
1. 4.1. Key Market Indicators
  1. 4.1.1. In kind
    1. 4.1.1.1. Production, 2018-2023
    2. 4.1.1.2. Imports, 2018-2024
    3. 4.1.1.3. Exports, 2018-2024
    4. 4.1.1.4. Market size, 2018-2023
2. 4.2. Market Trends and Factors
5. Production
1. 5.1. Production in Israel
  1. 5.1.1. Annual dynamics of production in Israel in kind, 2018-2023, t
  2. 5.1.2. Annual dynamics of production in Israel in value, 2018-2023, $ US
2. 5.2. Global production by Country, 2018-2023
  1. 5.2.1. Annual dynamics of production by macroregions in kind, 2018-2023, t
  2. 5.2.2. Dynamics of production structure by macroregions in kind, 2018-2023
  3. 5.2.3. Annual dynamics of production by country in kind, 2018-2023, t
  4. 5.2.4. Structure of production by countries in kind, 2018-2023
  5. 5.2.5. Dynamics of peoduction structure by countries in kind, 2018-2023
6. Imports
1. 6.1. Imports (Direct Data)
  1. 6.1.1. Imports - Total information
  2. 6.1.2. Imports in kind, kg
    1. 6.1.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Israel in kind, 2018-2024, kg
    2. 6.1.2.2. Dynamics of product's imports in kind to Israel by countries, 2018-2024, kg
    3. 6.1.2.3. Structure of product's imports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
  3. 6.1.3. Imports in value, $ US
    1. 6.1.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Israel in value, 2018-2024, $ US
    2. 6.1.3.2. Dynamics of product's imports in value to Israel by countries, 2018-2024, $ US
    3. 6.1.3.3. Structure of product's imports in value by countries, 2018-2024
  4. 6.1.4. Average price of product's imports, $ US/t
    1. 6.1.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's imports to Israel, 2018-2024, $ US/t
    2. 6.1.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's imports to Israel by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/t
2. 6.2. Imports (Mirror Data)
  1. 6.2.1. Imports - Total information
  2. 6.2.2. Imports in kind, kg
    1. 6.2.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Israel in kind, 2018-2024, kg
    2. 6.2.2.2. Dynamics of product's imports in kind to Israel by countries, 2018-2024, kg
    3. 6.2.2.3. Structure of product's imports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
  3. 6.2.3. Imports in value, $ US
    1. 6.2.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Israel in value, 2018-2024, $ US
    2. 6.2.3.2. Dynamics of product's imports in value to Israel by countries, 2018-2024, $ US
    3. 6.2.3.3. Structure of product's imports in value by countries, 2018-2024
  4. 6.2.4. Average price of product's imports, $ US/t
    1. 6.2.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's imports to Israel, 2018-2024, $ US/t
    2. 6.2.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's imports to Israel by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/t
7. Exports
1. 7.1. Exports (Direct Data)
  1. 7.1.1. Exports - Total information
  2. 7.1.2. Exports in kind, kg
    1. 7.1.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Israel in kind, 2018-2024, kg
    2. 7.1.2.2. Dynamics of product's exports in kind from Israel by countries, 2018-2024, kg
    3. 7.1.2.3. Structure of product's exports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
  3. 7.1.3. Exports in value, $ US
    1. 7.1.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Israel in value, 2018-2024, $ US
    2. 7.1.3.2. Dynamics of product's exports in value from Israel by countries, 2018-2024, $ US
    3. 7.1.3.3. Structure of product's exports in value by countries, 2018-2024
  4. 7.1.4. Average price of product's exports, $ US/t
    1. 7.1.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's exports from Israel, 2018-2024, $ US/t
    2. 7.1.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's exports from Israel by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/t
2. 7.2. Exports (Mirror Data)
  1. 7.2.1. Exports - Total information
  2. 7.2.2. Exports in kind, kg
    1. 7.2.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Israel in kind, 2018-2024, kg
    2. 7.2.2.2. Dynamics of product's exports in kind from Israel by countries, 2018-2024, kg
    3. 7.2.2.3. Structure of product's exports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
  3. 7.2.3. Exports in value, $ US
    1. 7.2.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Israel in value, 2018-2024, $ US
    2. 7.2.3.2. Dynamics of product's exports in value from Israel by countries, 2018-2024, $ US
    3. 7.2.3.3. Structure of product's exports in value by countries, 2018-2024
  4. 7.2.4. Average price of product's exports, $ US/t
    1. 7.2.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's exports from Israel, 2018-2024, $ US/t
    2. 7.2.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's exports from Israel by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/t
8. Trade balance
1. 8.1. Trade balance (Direct Data)
  1. 8.1.1. In kind, kg
  2. 8.1.2. In value, $ US
2. 8.2. Trade balance (Mirror Data)
  1. 8.2.1. In kind, kg
  2. 8.2.2. In value, $ US
9. Top buying and selling countries, 2018-2024
1. 9.1. Direct Data
  1. 9.1.1. Import in Value by Countries-buyers
  2. 9.1.2. Export in Value by Countries-suppliers
2. 9.2. Mirror Data
  1. 9.2.1. Import in Value by Countries-buyers
  2. 9.2.2. Export in Value by Countries-suppliers

Production asparagus in Israel

In kind, 2017-2020, t

Top producers of asparagus, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

World map of production of asparagus, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

Israel's asparagus production has declined for the second year in a row. In 2020, the country produced 104.0 t of asparagus, representing a slight decrease of 2.8% compared to the previous year. Looking at the period from 2017 to 2020, overall production grew by 7.2%, with an average annual growth rate of 2.3%. The highest production level was recorded in 2018 at 140.0 t. The most significant drop occurred in 2019, with a 23.6% decline, while the largest increase was seen in 2018, with a 44.3% rise.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	44.3%	(23.6%)	(2.8%)	2.3%

Source: SHEV.io

Exports asparagus from Israel

According to compiled industry data, Israel did not export any asparagus between 2017 and 2020.

Imports asparagus to Israel

Imports in kind, kg

Annual dynamics of product's imports to Israel in kind, 2017-2020, kg

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	n/a	n/a	n/a	-

Source: SHEV.io

From 2017 to 2020, the import structure for asparagus in kind was dominated by Spain and Germany, which together made up 100.0% of total imports.

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

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io

Imports in value, $ US

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	n/a	n/a	n/a	-

Source: SHEV.io

During the 2017–2020 period, Spain and Germany were the primary sources for asparagus imports in value terms, accounting for 100.0% of total import flows.

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

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io