Figs market in Israel

Earlier Report Observations

Between 2018 and 2021, the Israeli figs market grew consistently, with volume increasing from 2,696 t to a peak of 3,331 t. This expansion was underpinned by sustained efforts within the local agricultural sector to enhance fruit quality through improved cultivation techniques, targeted pest control, and optimized pollination practices. These quality-focused initiatives made figs more attractive for domestic consumption, supporting market growth even as export volumes declined and production remained stable near 2,400 t.

Market volume then moderated, falling to 3,186 t in 2022 and 3,103 t in 2023. This shift coincided with the implementation of new regulatory frameworks, including stricter packaging legislation that increased obligations for producers and importers, and ESG investment guidelines for institutional bodies. These measures likely raised operational costs and introduced adjustments across the supply chain, affecting market dynamics while growers continued to prioritize quality refinement and pollination management.

Production figs in Israel

In kind, 2017-2020, t

Top producers of figs, 2017-2020

World map of production of figs, 2017-2020

Israel's fig production declined for the second consecutive year. In 2020, production reached 2 381 tonnes, showing minimal change compared to 2019. The peak production was recorded in 2018 at 2 414 tonnes. The largest year-on-year decline occurred in 2019 at 1.1%, while the largest increase was in 2018 at 1.0%.

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

In value, 2017-2020, K $ US

After a two-year decline, Israel's fig production value increased in 2020. Output was valued at 10 663 thousand US dollars, up 12.3% from the previous year. The lowest value was recorded in 2019 at 9 497 thousand US dollars, which also saw the largest decline of 11.4%.

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

Exports figs from Israel

Exports in kind, t

Israel's fig exports declined for the third consecutive year. In 2020, export volume amounted to 322.7 tonnes, marking a sharp decrease of 28.0% from 2019. Between 2017 and 2020, exports fell by 45.5%, equivalent to an annualized decline rate of 18.3%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, the United Kingdom, the Netherlands, and Belgium remained the top buyers of Israeli figs, accounting for 46.1%, 14.4%, and 11.8% of export volume respectively. Together, these three markets represented 72.2% of total fig exports from Israel.

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

Israel's fig export value declined for the third year in a row. In 2020, exports totaled 1 445 thousand US dollars, a substantial decrease of 18.9% year-on-year. Over the 2017-2020 period, export value dropped by 46%, with a compound annual growth rate of -18.6%.

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

Between 2017 and 2020, three key markets—the United Kingdom, the Netherlands, and Belgium—collectively accounted for 72.1% of the total value of fig exports from Israel.

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

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

Imports figs to Israel

Imports in kind, t

After a two-year reduction, Israel's fig imports increased in 2020. Import volume reached 784.4 tonnes, remaining nearly unchanged from 2019. Over the 2017-2020 period, imports decreased by 15.4%, with a compound annual decline rate of 5.4%. The lowest import volume was recorded in 2019 at 781.2 tonnes, while the largest year-on-year decline occurred in 2018 at 12.7%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, Israel's fig import sources were highly concentrated, with Turkey alone responsible for 99.0% of total import volume.

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

Following a two-year decline, Israel's fig import value rose in 2020. Imports amounted to 3 675 thousand US dollars, showing little change compared to 2019. Over the 2017-2020 period, import value fell by 21.3%, with a compound annual decline rate of 7.7%. The minimum value was recorded in 2019 at 3 659 thousand US dollars, which also saw the largest decrease of 14.2%.

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

Between 2017 and 2020, fig imports to Israel were almost exclusively sourced from Turkey, which accounted for 98.9% of 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