Frozen preserved vegetables market in Israel

Earlier Report Observations

The market volume for frozen preserved vegetables in Israel stood at 33 695 t in 2018 but declined to 28 279 t in 2019 and stabilized around that level in 2020 at 28 271 t. During this initial period, the market was characterized by high retail prices compared to Europe and regulatory barriers to imports, including Ministry of Health standards and import quotas.

From 2021 onward, the market entered a phase of sustained growth, reaching 36 367 t in 2021, 39 755 t in 2022, and 41 184 t in 2023. This expansion was supported by policy shifts aimed at increasing competition and reducing the cost of living. Key legislative measures, such as the agricultural reform promoted by the Ministry of Finance and the 'What is good for Europe is good for Israel' reform, gradually lowered import duties and aligned food safety regulations with European standards. These changes facilitated greater import flows, which rose from 13 742 t in 2020 to 25 771 t in 2023 and further to 27 993 t in 2024.

Production frozen preserved vegetables in Israel

In kind, 2017-2020, t

From 2017 to 2020, Israel ranked 10th globally in the production of frozen preserved vegetables.

Top producers of frozen preserved vegetables, 2017-2020

World map of production of frozen preserved vegetables, 2017-2020

In 2020, Israel produced 15,193 tonnes of frozen preserved vegetables, representing a sharp increase of 62.5% compared to the previous year. Production grew by 44.7% between 2017 and 2020, averaging an annual growth rate of 13.1%. The lowest production level was recorded in 2019 at 9,351 tonnes, while the peak occurred in 2018 with 16,492 tonnes. The most significant decline was observed in 2019, when production fell by 43.3%.

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

In value, 2017-2020, K $ US

The market exhibited volatility during the observed period. Production volumes reached their highest point in 2018 and dropped to their lowest in 2019, with a 2.1-fold difference between these years. In 2020, the output of frozen preserved vegetables in Israel was valued at 29,649 thousand US dollars, indicating an abrupt gain of 91.3% over the previous year. The minimum value was recorded in 2019 at 15,502 thousand US dollars, while the maximum was in 2018 at 32,682 thousand US dollars. The largest decline occurred in 2019, with a drop of 52.6%.

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

Exports frozen preserved vegetables from Israel

Exports in kind, t

In 2020, Israel exported 664 tonnes of frozen preserved vegetables, marking a robust year-on-year decline of 21.9%. Over the period from 2017 to 2020, exports decreased by 34.1%, with a compound annual growth rate of -13.0%. The largest decline was recorded in 2018 at 23.4%, while the largest increase occurred in 2019 with a rise of 10.1%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, the United States, Canada, and the United Kingdom were consistently the main destinations for Israel's exports of frozen preserved vegetables in volume terms. The United States accounted for 42.4% of exports, Canada for 24.1%, and the United Kingdom for 21.1%, together making up 87.6% 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

Cross-border shipments of frozen preserved vegetables from Israel declined for the third consecutive year. In 2020, exports were valued at 1,295 thousand US dollars, marking a moderate drop of 8.0% compared to 2019. Between 2017 and 2020, exports decreased by 32.2%, equating to an annualized decline of 12.2%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, three key markets—the United States, Canada, and the United Kingdom—collectively absorbed 87.2% of the total value of frozen preserved vegetable 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 frozen preserved vegetables to Israel

Imports in kind, t

After a two-year advance, Israel's volume of frozen preserved vegetable imports declined. In 2020, import volume stood at 13,742 tonnes, indicating an intense decline of 30.5% compared to 2019. Between 2017 and 2020, imports increased by 5.3%, averaging an annual growth rate of 1.7%. The maximum import volume was recorded in 2019 at 19,777 tonnes, with the largest increase occurring in 2018 at 37.8%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, Belgium and the Netherlands played leading roles in Israel's imports of frozen preserved vegetables in volume terms, together accounting for 91.5% of total import flows. The remaining share was distributed among other countries.

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

After a two-year increase, Israel's imports of frozen preserved vegetables declined. In 2020, imports were recorded at 16,091 thousand US dollars, showing a contraction of 27.1% compared to 2019. Over the period from 2017 to 2020, imports increased by 21.1%, with a compound annual growth rate of 6.6%. The maximum value was recorded in 2019 at 22,075 thousand US dollars, and the largest increase occurred in 2018 at 41.1%.

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

Throughout 2017 to 2020, Belgium and the Netherlands concentrated 89.6% of the total value of Israel's imports of frozen preserved vegetables. The remaining share was distributed among other destinations, each with smaller individual contributions.

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

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