Bread, pastry, cakes, biscuits and bakers’ wares market in Israel

Earlier Report Observations

The market for bread and bakery products in Israel saw its value grow consistently from $119.8 million in 2018 to $212.3 million in 2023, while volume experienced more variable movement. The initial period was shaped by kosher and health regulations alongside protective tariffs that supported local industry, while a robust economy with high employment bolstered consumer demand.

Market volume dipped slightly in 2020 before recovering. The economic stabilization and return to pre‑COVID trends in 2022 supported renewed growth in consumption. Within this expansion, a decline was observed in 2021 for specific categories like supervised packed bread and frozen cakes & cookies, signaling shifts in consumer choices.

By 2024, significant cost pressures emerged, with multiple suppliers announcing price increases of up to 25%. Soaring sea‑freight costs due to shipping route disruptions, high market concentration, and a growing consumer preference for healthier, premium options such as whole wheat bread contributed to a rising cost environment for the market.

Production bread, pastry, cakes, biscuits and bakers’ wares in Israel

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Top producers of bread, pastry, cakes, biscuits and bakers’ wares, 2017-2020

World map of production of bread, pastry, cakes, biscuits and bakers’ wares, 2017-2020

Production of bread, pastry, cakes, biscuits, and bakers' wares in Israel has grown for the third year in a row. In 2020, Israel produced 15 207 tonnes of these goods, marking a modest increase of 1.1% compared to 2019. From 2017 to 2020, overall production rose by 5.6%, which translates to an average annual growth rate of 1.8%.

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

In value, 2017-2020, K $ US

Israel's production of bread, pastry, cakes, biscuits, and bakers' wares has increased for the third consecutive year. In 2020, the output was valued at 50 346 thousand US dollars, showing a slight rise of 1.8% from 2019. Over the period from 2017 to 2020, production grew by 10.6%, with a compound annual growth rate of 3.4%.

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

Exports bread, pastry, cakes, biscuits and bakers’ wares from Israel

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Israel's export volume of bread, pastry, cakes, biscuits, and bakers' wares has risen for the second consecutive year. In 2020, exports reached 33 718 tonnes, up by 10.8% compared to 2019. Between 2017 and 2020, exports increased by 22.6%, equating to an annualized growth rate of 7.0%. The lowest export volume was recorded in 2018 at 26 710 tonnes, which saw a decline of 2.9% that year. In contrast, the largest increase occurred in 2019, with a jump of 13.9%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, the three largest markets for Israel's exports in kind were the United States, the United Kingdom, and France. Together, these countries accounted for 74.5% of total export flows during this period.

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, M $ US

Foreign supplies of bread, pastry, cakes, biscuits, and bakers' wares from Israel have increased for the third consecutive year. In 2020, export value amounted to 111.6 million US dollars, which is 11.6% higher than in 2019. Between 2017 and 2020, exports grew by 28.4%, with an annualized rate of 8.7%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, the leading destinations for Israel's exports in value terms were the United States, accounting for 61.4% of total export value, the United Kingdom at 7.5%, and France at 5.7%. Combined, these three markets represented 74.5% of all 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 bread, pastry, cakes, biscuits and bakers’ wares to Israel

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Imports of bread, pastry, cakes, biscuits, and bakers' wares into Israel have grown for the third consecutive year. In 2020, imports totaled 58 505 tonnes, an increase of 5.2% compared to 2019. Over the period from 2017 to 2020, imports rose by 37.3%, with a compound annual growth rate of 11.2%.

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

Between 2017 and 2020, Israel's imports in kind of bread, pastry, cakes, biscuits, and bakers' wares came from a diverse range of partner countries. Italy led with 21.0% of imports, followed by the United States at 8.5%, and the Netherlands at 8.2%. Together, these three countries accounted for just 37.7% of total import 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, M $ US

Imported volumes of bread, pastry, cakes, biscuits, and bakers' wares into Israel have increased for the third consecutive year. In 2020, imports were valued at 198.5 million US dollars, representing a year-on-year increase of 12.5%. From 2017 to 2020, imports grew by 37%, with a compound annual growth rate of 11.1%.

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

The market base for Israel's imports in value terms from 2017 to 2020 was broad, with Italy contributing 21.4% of import value, the United States at 8.1%, and the Netherlands at 7.9%. These three countries together accounted for only 37.4% of total flows, while the remaining 62.6% was distributed among numerous other nations.

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

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