Butter, dairy spreads and milk fats market in Israel

Earlier Report Observations

Between 2018 and 2023, the Israeli market for butter, dairy spreads and milk fats experienced significant volume fluctuations. Starting at 15 241 t in 2018, consumption rose to 18 207 t the following year and then surged to a high of 24 365 t in 2020.

Following the 2020 peak, the market volume contracted to 19 717 t in 2021 and declined further to 18 071 t in 2022. A rebound occurred in 2023, with the market volume increasing to 21 788 t.

Overall, the market volume in 2023 was more than 40% larger than in 2018, indicating substantial growth across the six-year period despite the interim volatility.

Production butter, dairy spreads and milk fats in Israel

In kind, 2017-2020, t

Top producers of butter, dairy spreads and milk fats, 2017-2020

World map of production of butter, dairy spreads and milk fats, 2017-2020

In 2020, Israel produced 13 157 tons of butter, dairy spreads, and milk fats, representing a year-on-year increase of 4.3%. Over the period from 2017 to 2020, production grew by 6.3%, which translates to an average annual growth rate of 2.1%. The most significant decline occurred in 2019, with a drop of 3.1%, while the largest increase was recorded in 2018 at 5.2%.

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

Exports butter, dairy spreads and milk fats from Israel

Exports in kind, t

The data reveals irregular changes, indicating a volatile market environment. Exports reached their lowest point in 2020, after peaking in 2017, with a dramatic 127-fold difference between these years. In 2020, Israel exported just 0.5 tons of butter, dairy spreads, and milk fats, which is 99.0% less than in 2019. The largest increase was recorded in 2019 at 103.7%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, the United States was overwhelmingly dominant, accounting for 99.4% of Israel's total exports in kind of butter, dairy spreads, and milk fats.

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

Volatility characterized the market behavior during these years. The period from 2017 to 2020 saw a peak-to-trough amplitude of 166 times. In 2020, foreign supplies of butter, dairy spreads, and milk fats from Israel reached 2 thousand US dollars, marking a reduction of 99.3% compared to 2019. The largest increase was recorded in 2019 at 68.7%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, virtually all exports in value terms of butter, dairy spreads, and milk fats from Israel were associated with the United States, which accounted for 99.4% of total 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 butter, dairy spreads and milk fats to Israel

Imports in kind, t

The market showed signs of volatility over the observed period. Import levels fluctuated significantly, with a 5-fold difference between the low in 2018 and the high in 2020. In 2020, butter, dairy spreads, and milk fat shipments to Israel from abroad totaled 11 209 tons, marking a steep uptick of 98.6% relative to the prior year. The minimum value was recorded in 2018 at 2 251 tons. The largest decline occurred in 2018 at 6.2%, while the largest increase was recorded in 2019 at 150.7%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, butter, dairy spreads, and milk fats were supplied to Israel from a broad set of markets. France (16.0% of imports in kind), Finland (15.2% of imports in kind), and Ukraine (14.8% of imports in kind) together accounted for only 45.9% of total imports in kind, with many smaller destinations making up the remaining 54.1%.

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

Israel's butter, dairy spreads, and milk fats import volume increased for the third consecutive year. In 2020, the import volume was recorded at 49 768 thousand US dollars, constituting a dramatic gain of 75.2% compared to 2019. Over the period from 2017 to 2020, imports increased by 302.6%, with a compound annual growth rate of 59.1%.

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

During 2017 to 2020, imports in value terms of butter, dairy spreads, and milk fats to Israel were allocated across a large number of markets. France (15.7% of imports in value terms), Ukraine (15.0% of imports in value terms), and Finland (14.8% of imports in value terms) jointly accounted for only 45.5% of total flows.

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

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