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Cucumbers and gherkins market in Israel

Release date: Mar 27, 2026

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Research period: 2017-2025

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Earlier Report Observations

From 2018 to 2020, the market volume for fresh cucumbers and gherkins in Israel declined from 104.6 thousand tonnes to 97.6 thousand tonnes, reflecting a general downward trend. This decrease was gradual, with a minor uptick in 2021 to 99.5 thousand tonnes.

In 2022, the market experienced a sharp contraction to 91.4 thousand tonnes, marking the lowest point in the period. However, in 2023, market volume recovered to 96.5 thousand tonnes, indicating resilient demand.

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, K 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, K 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, K 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 cucumbers and gherkins in Israel

In kind, 2017-2020, K t

Top producers of cucumbers and gherkins, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

World map of production of cucumbers and gherkins, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

Israel's cucumber and gherkin production has declined for the third year in a row. In 2020, the country produced 91.9 thousand tons, marking a 2.9% decrease from the previous year. Looking at the period from 2017 to 2020, production fell by 11.2%, which translates to an average annual decline of 3.9%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(1.5%)	(7.1%)	(2.9%)	(3.9%)

Source: SHEV.io

Exports cucumbers and gherkins from Israel

Exports in kind, t

The data shows irregular changes, pointing to a volatile market environment. Exports hit their lowest point in 2020 at 15 tons, which was 89.3% lower than in 2019. The highest export volume was recorded in 2018 at 350 tons, representing an 85.0% increase from the previous year. The gap between the peak in 2018 and the trough in 2020 was 23-fold.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	85.0%	(60.2%)	(89.3%)	(57.1%)

Source: SHEV.io

From 2017 to 2020, Slovenia was the primary buyer of cucumbers and gherkins from Israel, accounting for 74.4% of total exports in volume. Other trading partners held relatively modest shares during this period.

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

Market behavior was characterized by volatility over these years. In 2020, exports totaled 17 thousand US dollars, an 87.9% decline compared to the previous year. The peak value was reached in 2018 at 376 thousand US dollars, which was a 12.6% increase from the year before. The amplitude between the high in 2018 and the low in 2020 spanned 22 times.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	12.6%	(62.5%)	(87.9%)	(62.9%)

Source: SHEV.io

During 2017–2020, Slovenia dominated Israel's cucumber and gherkin exports in value terms, making up 72.9% of the total. The remaining share was distributed among various smaller destinations.

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 cucumbers and gherkins to Israel

Imports in kind, t

The market displayed signs of volatility throughout the observed period. Imports reached their lowest point in 2018 at 3 104 tons, which was a 50.3% decrease from the previous year. They then peaked in 2019 at 6 642 tons, a 114.0% increase. In 2020, imports stood at approximately 5 733 tons, down 13.7% from 2019. The difference between the 2019 peak and the 2018 trough was 2.1-fold.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(50.3%)	114.0%	(13.7%)	(2.8%)

Source: SHEV.io

From 2017 to 2020, Jordan and Turkey were the main sources for Israel's cucumber and gherkin imports in volume, together accounting for 99.9% of total flows.

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

An unstable trend was evident in the market during this timeframe. Imports hit their lowest in 2017 and peaked in 2019 at 6 878 thousand US dollars, an 85.8% increase from the previous year. In 2020, imports amounted to 6 629 thousand US dollars, showing a moderate decrease of 3.6% compared to 2019. The fluctuation between the 2019 high and the 2017 low was 2.1 times.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	13.3%	85.8%	(3.6%)	26.6%

Source: SHEV.io

Over the 2017–2020 period, Jordan and Turkey together accounted for 99.8% of the total value of cucumber and gherkin imports to Israel, reflecting a high level of market concentration.

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