Edible brassicas market in Israel

Earlier Report Observations

The market for fresh or chilled edible brassicas in Israel showed significant volatility between 2018 and 2023. After stability around 80 000 t in 2018-2019, volume fell sharply to 71 067 t in 2020. A strong rebound followed in 2021, with market size reaching 86 247 t. This growth coincided with a million-dollar investment in edible coating technology for fruits and vegetables, which extended shelf life and likely improved supply availability, supporting higher market volume.

Government measures to reduce prices for vegetables, including tariff cuts and deregulation in plant protection, announced in 2023, contributed to a modest market recovery to 78 661 t that year. Earlier, the 2018 introduction of mandatory country-of-origin labeling for bulk vegetables increased market transparency but did not substantially alter total consumption levels. The market contracted again in 2022 to 76 860 t, reflecting broader fluctuations without specific recorded drivers.

Production edible brassicas in Israel

In kind, 2017-2020, t

Top producers of edible brassicas, 2017-2020

World map of production of edible brassicas, 2017-2020

Edible brassicas production in Israel has declined for the third consecutive year. In 2020, Israel produced 71 628 tonnes of edible brassicas, which represents an 11.1% decrease compared to the previous year. Over the period from 2017 to 2020, production fell by 15.5%, with an average annual decline of 5.5%.

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

In value, 2017-2020, K $ US

In 2020, the value of edible brassicas output in Israel was 69 339 thousand US dollars, showing an 11.2% decrease from the previous year. Between 2017 and 2020, production value dropped by 11.7%, equating to an average annual decline of 4.1%. The lowest value was recorded in 2018 at 61 027 thousand US dollars. The largest decline occurred in 2018 with a 22.3% drop, while the largest increase was seen in 2019 with a 27.9% rise.

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

Exports edible brassicas from Israel

Exports in kind, t

After a two-year decline, edible brassicas exports from Israel increased in 2020. Israel exported 863 tonnes of edible brassicas in 2020, marking a strong rise of 15.2% compared to the previous year. Over the period from 2017 to 2020, exports decreased by 71.9%, with an average annual decline of 34.5%. The lowest volume was recorded in 2019 at 749 tonnes, which also saw the largest decline of 69.7%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, edible brassicas exports from Israel were almost entirely directed to Russia, which accounted for 99.8% of total export flows.

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

Following a two-year decline, Israel's edible brassicas exports increased in value in 2020. Exports were recorded at 835 thousand US dollars in 2020, representing a 15.2% rise compared to 2019. Between 2017 and 2020, export value decreased by 70.6%, with an average annual decline of 33.5%. The lowest value was recorded in 2019 at 725 thousand US dollars, which also experienced the largest decline of 60.7%.

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

Throughout 2017 to 2020, Russia dominated Israel's edible brassicas exports in value terms, consistently accounting for 99.7% of total export 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 edible brassicas to Israel

Imports in kind, t

The market showed noticeable fluctuations during the period. Imports peaked in 2017 and reached their lowest point in 2019, with a 20-fold difference between these years. In 2020, Israel imported 302 tonnes of edible brassicas, indicating a significant increase of 155.7% compared to the previous year. The lowest volume was recorded in 2019 at 118 tonnes, which also saw the largest decline of 85.7%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, the Netherlands was the dominant source for edible brassicas imports to Israel, accounting for 89.3% of total import flows, while the remaining share was distributed among several smaller markets.

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

The market exhibited volatility over the observed period. Import values reached their maximum in 2017 and dropped to a minimum in 2019, with a 10.6-fold shift. In 2020, Israel's edible brassicas imports amounted to 279 thousand US dollars, up by 181.8% compared to 2019. The lowest value was recorded in 2019 at 99 thousand US dollars, which also experienced the largest decline of 87.0%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, the geographical pattern of imports in value terms was characterized by the strong dominance of the Netherlands, whose share reached 88.3% of total import flows, while other partners held relatively minor shares.

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

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