Market research

Dried shelled lentils market in Israel

Release date: Mar 27, 2026

Submission: 15 minutes after payment

Research period: 2017-2025

Report language:

Report language:

Submission method: to your account

File format: docx, xlsx

Single Report

$500

Instant access to detailed data on one specific market
Ideal for one-off tasks: niche assessments, presentations, investment decisions
Available in Excel and Word in 15 minutes after purchase
Cheaper than subscription, but each market requires a separate purchase

Best if you know exactly what you need

Buy a single report

Platform Subscription

from$600

Complete and unlimited data access across products and regions
Includes continuous data updates during subscription period
Download reports instantly in Word, and Excel formats
More cost-effective for multiple markets or regular analysis

Ideal for regular data users

View pricing plans

Earlier Report Observations

From 2018 to 2020, the market volume for dried shelled lentils in Israel increased from 6,899 tons to 7,435 tons. The food retail sector during this time was highly concentrated, with Shufersal and Mega together controlling over 50% of the market, influencing the distribution channels for the product.

The market declined to 6,855 tons in 2021 before recovering to 7,381 tons in 2022. This period coincided with the introduction of new dishes featuring orange lentils into Israeli cuisine, indicating an evolution in consumer preferences and a broadening of the product range available.

Market volume grew further to 8,057 tons in 2023. The retail landscape remained stable with Shufersal as the dominant player, affecting how dried lentils reached consumers.

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, kg
  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, kg
  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, kg
  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. Imports
1. 6.1. Imports (Direct Data)
  1. 6.1.1. Imports - Total information
  2. 6.1.2. Imports in kind, t
    1. 6.1.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Israel in kind, 2018-2024, t
    2. 6.1.2.2. Dynamics of product's imports in kind to Israel by countries, 2018-2024, t
    3. 6.1.2.3. Structure of product's imports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
  3. 6.1.3. Imports in value, K $ US
    1. 6.1.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Israel in value, 2018-2024, K $ US
    2. 6.1.3.2. Dynamics of product's imports in value to Israel by countries, 2018-2024, K $ US
    3. 6.1.3.3. Structure of product's imports in value by countries, 2018-2024
  4. 6.1.4. Average price of product's imports, $ US/t
    1. 6.1.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's imports to Israel, 2018-2024, $ US/t
    2. 6.1.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's imports to Israel by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/t
2. 6.2. Imports (Mirror Data)
  1. 6.2.1. Imports - Total information
  2. 6.2.2. Imports in kind, t
    1. 6.2.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Israel in kind, 2018-2024, t
    2. 6.2.2.2. Dynamics of product's imports in kind to Israel by countries, 2018-2024, t
    3. 6.2.2.3. Structure of product's imports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
  3. 6.2.3. Imports in value, K $ US
    1. 6.2.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Israel in value, 2018-2024, K $ US
    2. 6.2.3.2. Dynamics of product's imports in value to Israel by countries, 2018-2024, K $ US
    3. 6.2.3.3. Structure of product's imports in value by countries, 2018-2024
  4. 6.2.4. Average price of product's imports, $ US/t
    1. 6.2.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's imports to Israel, 2018-2024, $ US/t
    2. 6.2.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's imports to Israel by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/t
7. Exports
1. 7.1. Exports (Direct Data)
  1. 7.1.1. Exports - Total information
  2. 7.1.2. Exports in kind, t
    1. 7.1.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Israel in kind, 2018-2024, t
    2. 7.1.2.2. Dynamics of product's exports in kind from Israel by countries, 2018-2024, t
    3. 7.1.2.3. Structure of product's exports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
  3. 7.1.3. Exports in value, K $ US
    1. 7.1.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Israel in value, 2018-2024, K $ US
    2. 7.1.3.2. Dynamics of product's exports in value from Israel by countries, 2018-2024, K $ US
    3. 7.1.3.3. Structure of product's exports in value by countries, 2018-2024
  4. 7.1.4. Average price of product's exports, $ US/t
    1. 7.1.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's exports from Israel, 2018-2024, $ US/t
    2. 7.1.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's exports from Israel by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/t
2. 7.2. Exports (Mirror Data)
  1. 7.2.1. Exports - Total information
  2. 7.2.2. Exports in kind, t
    1. 7.2.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Israel in kind, 2018-2024, t
    2. 7.2.2.2. Dynamics of product's exports in kind from Israel by countries, 2018-2024, t
    3. 7.2.2.3. Structure of product's exports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
  3. 7.2.3. Exports in value, K $ US
    1. 7.2.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Israel in value, 2018-2024, K $ US
    2. 7.2.3.2. Dynamics of product's exports in value from Israel by countries, 2018-2024, K $ US
    3. 7.2.3.3. Structure of product's exports in value by countries, 2018-2024
  4. 7.2.4. Average price of product's exports, $ US/t
    1. 7.2.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's exports from Israel, 2018-2024, $ US/t
    2. 7.2.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's exports from 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 dried shelled lentils in Israel

In kind, 2017-2020, kg

Top producers of dried shelled lentils, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

World map of production of dried shelled lentils, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

In 2020, Israel produced 25 000 kg of dried shelled lentils, maintaining a stable output compared to the previous year. The largest change in production occurred in 2018, with no significant increase or decrease recorded.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	-	-	-	-

Source: SHEV.io

Exports dried shelled lentils from Israel

Exports in kind, t

The market exhibited volatility throughout the observed period. Export volumes reached their lowest point in 2017 and peaked in 2020, showing a 268-fold difference between these years. In 2020, Israel exported 1 344 t of dried shelled lentils, marking a dramatic increase of 4 146.2% from the previous year. The largest decline was recorded in 2019 at 27.3%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	767.0%	(27.3%)	4 146.2%	544.5%

Source: SHEV.io

From 2017 to 2020, the United States and the United Kingdom were the dominant partners in Israel's exports of dried shelled lentils in kind, while other countries collectively accounted for the remainder.

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

The market showed volatility over the observed period. Export values fell to a trough in 2017 and peaked in 2020, with a top-to-bottom ratio of 169 times. In 2020, Israel exported 845 K $ US of dried shelled lentils, representing a substantial increase of 3 740.9% compared to the previous year. The largest decline occurred in 2019 at 24.1%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	480.0%	(24.1%)	3 740.9%	452.9%

Source: SHEV.io

Throughout 2017–2020, the United States and the United Kingdom remained the key partner countries for Israel's exports in value terms, together accounting for 86.2% of total flows, with other partners making up the rest.

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 dried shelled lentils to Israel

Imports in kind, t

Israel's imports of dried shelled lentils increased for the second consecutive year. In 2020, Israel imported 8 753 t, showing a strong gain of 18.5% from the previous year. Over the period 2017-2020, imports grew by 7%, with a compound annual growth rate of 2.3%. The minimum volume was recorded in 2018 at 6 918 t, which also saw the largest decline of 15.5%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(15.5%)	6.8%	18.5%	2.3%

Source: SHEV.io

From 2017 to 2020, Canada and Turkey clearly dominated the partner structure for Israel's imports of dried shelled lentils in kind, with other countries together forming the remaining share.

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

After a two-year decline, Israel's imports of dried shelled lentils in value terms increased. In 2020, Israel imported a total of 7 399 K $ US, up by 42.4% from a year earlier. Over the period 2017-2020, imports decreased by 14.7%, with a compound annual growth rate of 5.2%. The minimum value was recorded in 2019 at 5 197 K $ US, while the largest decline occurred in 2018 at 25.2%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(25.2%)	(19.9%)	42.4%	(5.2%)

Source: SHEV.io

Over 2017–2020, Canada and Turkey were the dominant suppliers of dried shelled lentils to Israel in value terms, together taking 84.8% of total imports, with other destinations each accounting for relatively small shares.

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