Capsicum and pimenta fruits market in Israel

Earlier Report Observations

The market volume for fresh capsicum and pimenta fruits in Israel declined from 121.2 thousand tonnes in 2018 to 95.7 thousand tonnes in 2020, before a slight recovery to 97.5 thousand tonnes in 2021. In value terms, the market showed volatility, reaching $196.3 million in 2020 despite lower volume, indicating higher average prices.

In 2022, the market volume contracted further to 83.4 thousand tonnes. This was influenced by climate variability and weather conditions that restrained local production, alongside disease pressures from fungal and viral infections which affected yields. These supply-side constraints occurred even as consumer demand grew due to health trends and increased adoption in plant-based diets. The following year, market volume rose to 85.2 thousand tonnes. A sales spike reported by the Fruit Farm Group in early 2023 contributed to this rebound, supported by continued health-conscious consumer behavior and stable demand for fresh produce.

Production capsicum and pimenta fruits in Israel

In kind, 2017-2020, K t

Globally, Israel ranked as the 23rd largest producer of capsicum and pimenta fruits from 2017 to 2020.

Top producers of capsicum and pimenta fruits, 2017-2020

World map of production of capsicum and pimenta fruits, 2017-2020

Israel's production of capsicum and pimenta fruits fell for the second year in a row. In 2020, the country produced 146.9 thousand tons, marking a 14.3% drop from the previous year. Over the 2017-2020 period, production declined by 14.4%, with an average annual decrease of 5.0%. The highest output was in 2018 at 196.1 thousand tons, which also saw the largest increase of 14.3%.

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

In value, 2017-2020, M $ US

In 2020, the value of capsicum and pimenta fruits production in Israel reached 301.4 million US dollars, up 3.7% from 2019. From 2017 to 2020, production value fell by 10%, averaging a 3.4% annual decline. The lowest value was 290.5 million US dollars in 2019, while the peak was 356.2 million US dollars in 2018. The sharpest drop occurred in 2019 at 18.4%, and the biggest rise was in 2018 at 6.4%.

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

Exports capsicum and pimenta fruits from Israel

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Israel's exports of capsicum and pimenta fruits decreased for the second consecutive year. In 2020, the country exported 51 935 tons, a significant 25.6% fall from 2019. Over the 2017-2020 span, exports dropped by 14.6%, with an average annual decline of 5.1%. The highest export volume was in 2018 at 75 115 tons, which also experienced the largest increase of 23.6%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, Russia and Slovenia were the top two markets, together making up 81.2% of Israel's total exports by volume. The rest was spread across various other countries.

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

Israel's export value of capsicum and pimenta fruits declined for the second year in a row. In 2020, exports totaled 106.6 million US dollars, down 9.9% from the previous year. Between 2017 and 2020, export value fell by 10.2%, with an average annual decrease of 3.5%. The peak was in 2018 at 136.4 million US dollars. The largest drop occurred in 2019 at 13.3%, while the biggest increase was in 2018 at 15.0%.

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

During 2017-2020, Russia and Slovenia led Israel's exports by value, accounting for 81.1% of the total. The remaining share was distributed among other countries.

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

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

Imports capsicum and pimenta fruits to Israel

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The import market showed an unstable trend over this period. Imports hit their lowest point in 2018 at 232 tons and peaked in 2017, with a tenfold difference between these years. In 2020, Israel imported 719 tons of capsicum and pimenta fruits, a sharp 38.7% decrease from 2019. The largest decline was in 2018 at 90.0%, while the biggest increase was in 2019 at 404.3%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, Jordan and Turkey dominated Israel's imports by volume, together accounting for 100.0% of the total.

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

The import market displayed volatility during the observed years. The lowest value was recorded in 2018 at 0.4 million US dollars, and the highest in 2019 at 2.2 million US dollars, showing a fivefold gap. In 2020, Israel imported capsicum and pimenta fruits worth 2.2 million US dollars, a 33.7% reduction from 2019. The steepest drop was in 2018 at 73.1%, and the largest rise was in 2019 at 396.4%.

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

Between 2017 and 2020, Jordan and Turkey were the clear leaders in supplying capsicum and pimenta fruits to Israel, jointly holding 100.0% of the total import value.

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

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