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Aubergines 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 for fresh aubergines in Israel showed considerable volatility from 2018 to 2023. Overall volume contracted from 49 037 t to 43 715 t, with notable swings in intervening years.

After a steady decline through 2019 and 2020, consumption jumped by over 4 500 t in 2021, reaching 50 154 t. This expansion was short-lived, as the market shrank by almost 10 000 t the following year.

The downturn in 2022 marked the lowest point in the period, but a modest recovery of around 3 200 t occurred in 2023. Production levels mirrored this volatility, with output falling sharply in 2022 before rebounding slightly.

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. Exports
1. 6.1. Exports (Direct Data)
  1. 6.1.1. Exports - Total information
  2. 6.1.2. Exports in kind, t
    1. 6.1.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Israel in kind, 2018-2024, t
    2. 6.1.2.2. Dynamics of product's exports in kind from Israel by countries, 2018-2024, t
    3. 6.1.2.3. Structure of product's exports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
  3. 6.1.3. Exports in value, K $ US
    1. 6.1.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Israel in value, 2018-2024, K $ US
    2. 6.1.3.2. Dynamics of product's exports in value from Israel by countries, 2018-2024, K $ US
    3. 6.1.3.3. Structure of product's exports in value by countries, 2018-2024
  4. 6.1.4. Average price of product's exports, $ US/t
    1. 6.1.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's exports from Israel, 2018-2024, $ US/t
    2. 6.1.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's exports from Israel by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/t
2. 6.2. Exports (Mirror Data)
  1. 6.2.1. Exports - Total information
  2. 6.2.2. Exports in kind, t
    1. 6.2.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Israel in kind, 2018-2024, t
    2. 6.2.2.2. Dynamics of product's exports in kind from Israel by countries, 2018-2024, t
    3. 6.2.2.3. Structure of product's exports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
  3. 6.2.3. Exports in value, K $ US
    1. 6.2.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Israel in value, 2018-2024, K $ US
    2. 6.2.3.2. Dynamics of product's exports in value from Israel by countries, 2018-2024, K $ US
    3. 6.2.3.3. Structure of product's exports in value by countries, 2018-2024
  4. 6.2.4. Average price of product's exports, $ US/t
    1. 6.2.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's exports from Israel, 2018-2024, $ US/t
    2. 6.2.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's exports from Israel by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/t
7. Imports
1. 7.1. Imports (Direct Data)
  1. 7.1.1. Imports - Total information
  2. 7.1.2. Imports in kind, t
    1. 7.1.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Israel in kind, 2018-2024, t
    2. 7.1.2.2. Dynamics of product's imports in kind to Israel by countries, 2018-2024, t
    3. 7.1.2.3. Structure of product's imports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
  3. 7.1.3. Imports in value, K $ US
    1. 7.1.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Israel in value, 2018-2024, K $ US
    2. 7.1.3.2. Dynamics of product's imports in value to Israel by countries, 2018-2024, K $ US
    3. 7.1.3.3. Structure of product's imports in value by countries, 2018-2024
  4. 7.1.4. Average price of product's imports, $ US/t
    1. 7.1.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's imports to Israel, 2018-2024, $ US/t
    2. 7.1.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's imports to Israel by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/t
2. 7.2. Imports (Mirror Data)
  1. 7.2.1. Imports - Total information
  2. 7.2.2. Imports in kind, t
    1. 7.2.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Israel in kind, 2018-2024, t
    2. 7.2.2.2. Dynamics of product's imports in kind to Israel by countries, 2018-2024, t
    3. 7.2.2.3. Structure of product's imports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
  3. 7.2.3. Imports in value, K $ US
    1. 7.2.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Israel in value, 2018-2024, K $ US
    2. 7.2.3.2. Dynamics of product's imports in value to Israel by countries, 2018-2024, K $ US
    3. 7.2.3.3. Structure of product's imports in value by countries, 2018-2024
  4. 7.2.4. Average price of product's imports, $ US/t
    1. 7.2.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's imports to Israel, 2018-2024, $ US/t
    2. 7.2.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's imports to Israel by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/t
8. Trade balance
1. 8.1. Trade balance (Direct Data)
  1. 8.1.1. In kind, t
  2. 8.1.2. In value, K $ US
2. 8.2. Trade balance (Mirror Data)
  1. 8.2.1. In kind, t
  2. 8.2.2. In value, K $ 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 aubergines in Israel

In kind, 2017-2020, t

Top producers of aubergines, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

World map of production of aubergines, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

Israel's eggplant production declined for the second year in a row. In 2020, the country produced 47 431 tonnes of eggplants, which is 3.5% lower than in 2019. Over the period from 2017 to 2020, production decreased by 3.2%, with a compound annual growth rate of 1.1%. The highest production level was recorded in 2018 at 51 404 tonnes. The largest year-on-year decline occurred in 2019, when production fell by 4.4%, while the biggest increase was seen in 2018 with a 4.9% rise.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	4.9%	(4.4%)	(3.5%)	(1.1%)

Source: SHEV.io

Exports aubergines from Israel

Exports in kind, t

The market showed noticeable fluctuations during this period. Export volumes reached their lowest point in 2017 and peaked in 2018, representing a 1.7-fold difference between these years. In 2020, Israel exported 1 960 tonnes of eggplants, marking a gradual reduction of 4.6% compared to the previous year. The highest export volume was recorded in 2018 at 2 376 tonnes. The largest decline occurred in 2019 with a 13.5% drop, while the biggest increase was in 2018 with a substantial 71.2% rise.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	71.2%	(13.5%)	(4.6%)	12.2%

Source: SHEV.io

From 2017 to 2020, Israel's eggplant export market was highly concentrated, with Russia accounting for 94.6% of all shipments.

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

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io

Exports in value, K $ US

In 2020, Israel's eggplant exports were valued at 2 677 thousand US dollars, representing an 8.3% increase from 2019. Over the 2017-2020 period, export value grew by 14.1%, with a compound annual growth rate of 4.5%. The largest decline occurred in 2019 with a 7.0% decrease, while the biggest increase was recorded in 2018 with a 13.2% rise.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	13.2%	(7.0%)	8.3%	4.5%

Source: SHEV.io

Between 2017 and 2020, Russia dominated Israel's eggplant export market in value terms, accounting for 93.7% of total export flows.

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

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io

Imports aubergines to Israel

Imports in kind, t

Import volumes showed significant volatility during these years. The lowest point was recorded in 2018 at just 9 tonnes, while imports peaked in 2017, creating a dramatic 76-fold difference between these extremes. In 2020, Israel imported 113 tonnes of eggplants, representing a sharp decline of 76.9% compared to the previous year. The largest year-on-year decrease occurred in 2018 with a 98.7% drop, while the most substantial increase was in 2019 with an extraordinary 5 433.3% surge.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(98.7%)	5 433.3%	(76.9%)	(44.7%)

Source: SHEV.io

From 2017 to 2020, Jordan effectively dominated Israel's eggplant imports, accounting for 92.5% of total import volumes.

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, K $ US

The import market displayed considerable volatility throughout the observed period. Import values reached their lowest point in 2018 at 13 thousand US dollars and peaked in 2019 at 737 thousand US dollars, representing a 57-fold difference between these years. In 2020, Israel's eggplant imports were valued at 168 thousand US dollars, marking a significant decline of 77.2% compared to the previous year. The largest decrease occurred in 2018 with a 95.9% drop, while the most substantial increase was in 2019 with a remarkable 5 569.2% surge.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(95.9%)	5 569.2%	(77.2%)	(19.1%)

Source: SHEV.io

Throughout the 2017-2020 period, Israel's eggplant imports in value terms were entirely sourced from just two countries: Jordan and Turkey, which together accounted for 100% of 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