Carrots and turnips market in Israel

Earlier Report Observations

The market for fresh carrots and turnips in Israel grew to 167 thousand tons in 2019, but then entered a sustained downturn. Over the next three years, the market volume contracted significantly, reaching 91.4 thousand tons in 2022.

This decline was accompanied by a fall in domestic production, which dropped from 252.8 thousand tons in 2019 to 162.6 thousand tons in 2022. A temporary surge in imports during 2022, which reached 10.9 thousand tons, provided some offset but could not reverse the overall market shrinkage.

In 2023, the market stabilized and recorded a modest increase to 94.5 thousand tons. Production remained around 160 thousand tons, while exports decreased from their 2022 peak, contributing to the slight expansion of domestic availability.

Production carrots and turnips in Israel

In kind, 2017-2020, K t

Top producers of carrots and turnips, 2017-2020

World map of production of carrots and turnips, 2017-2020

In 2020, Israel produced 192.0 thousand tons of carrots and turnips, representing a 24.0% decrease compared to the previous year. From 2017 to 2020, production fell by 24.8%, which translates to an average annual decline of 9.1%. The most significant production increase occurred in 2019, when output rose by 14.7%.

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

Exports carrots and turnips from Israel

Exports in kind, K t

In 2020, Israel exported 54.5 thousand tons of carrots and turnips, marking a 36.6% drop from 2019. Over the 2017-2020 period, exports decreased by 62.2%, with a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of -27.7%. The sharpest decline was recorded in 2018 at 45.9%, while the largest increase occurred in 2019 with a 10.4% rise.

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

Between 2017 and 2020, Russia, the United States, and the Netherlands were the primary destinations for Israel's carrot and turnip exports, accounting for 74.7% of total export volume. Russia led with 52.1% of exports, followed by the United States at 14.2%, and the Netherlands at 8.4%.

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

After two consecutive years of growth, Israel's carrot and turnip export values declined in 2020, reaching 35 225 thousand US dollars. This represented a significant 34.0% decrease from 2019. From 2017 to 2020, export values fell by 26.6%, averaging an annual decline of 9.8%. The peak export value was recorded in 2019 at 53 349 thousand US dollars, which also saw the largest annual increase of 7.6%.

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

During the 2017-2020 period, Russia, the United States, and the Netherlands remained the main buyers of Israeli carrots and turnips by value, collectively representing 70.8% of total export earnings. Russia accounted for 50.9% of export value, the United States for 11.3%, and the Netherlands for 8.6%.

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

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

Imports carrots and turnips to Israel

Imports in kind, K t

Import volumes of carrots and turnips to Israel showed considerable volatility during this period. The lowest point was recorded in 2017, followed by a peak in 2018, representing a 15-fold increase between these years. In 2020, imports stood at 0.1 thousand tons, a 49.7% decrease from the previous year. The highest import volume was recorded in 2018 at 0.4 thousand tons, which also saw the most dramatic increase of 1 442.4%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, the Netherlands dominated Israel's carrot and turnip imports by volume, accounting for 72.1% of total imports. Other countries each held substantially smaller market shares during this period.

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

Import values for carrots and turnips to Israel exhibited irregular patterns, indicating a volatile market. The lowest value was recorded in 2017, followed by a peak in 2018, showing a 12.5-fold difference between these years. In 2020, import values reached 100 thousand US dollars, representing a 40.5% decrease from 2019. The highest import value was recorded in 2018 at 263 thousand US dollars, which also experienced the largest annual increase of 1 152.4%.

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

Throughout the 2017-2020 period, the Netherlands maintained a dominant position in Israel's carrot and turnip imports by value, accounting for 71.2% of total import spending. This indicates high market concentration, with the remaining share distributed among other countries.

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

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