Frozen sweetcorn market in Israel

Earlier Report Observations

The frozen sweetcorn market in Israel expanded from 8,845 t in 2018 to 11,596 t in 2021. This growth of nearly 31% over three years was primarily supported by a steady rise in import volumes, which more than quadrupled from 1,069 t to 4,454 t during that period. Domestic production, however, began a downward trend, falling from 7,873 t to 7,175 t between 2018 and 2021.

The market's expansion reversed in 2022 and 2023, with the total volume contracting to 10,765 t and then to 8,696 t, respectively. This decline coincided with a continued drop in local production, which fell to 5,402 t in 2023, representing a decrease of over 31% compared to 2018 levels. Although imports provided some support, reaching 5,519 t in 2022, they then retreated to 3,417 t in 2023, contributing to the overall market reduction.

Production frozen sweetcorn in Israel

In kind, 2017-2020, t

Between 2017 and 2020, Israel ranked as the 14th largest producer of frozen sweetcorn globally.

Top producers of frozen sweetcorn, 2017-2020

World map of production of frozen sweetcorn, 2017-2020

In 2020, Israel produced 7 826 tonnes of frozen sweetcorn, marking a modest 4.3% decrease from the previous year. Over the 2017-2020 period, production fell by 15%, with a compound annual growth rate of -5.3%. The most significant decline occurred in 2018, dropping by 14.5%, while the largest increase was in 2019, rising by 3.8%.

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

Exports frozen sweetcorn from Israel

Exports in kind, t

The data shows irregular fluctuations, reflecting a volatile market environment. From 2018 to 2020, export volumes varied significantly, with a peak-to-trough amplitude of 6.4 times. In 2020, Israel exported 15 tonnes of frozen sweetcorn, representing a substantial 12.1% decrease year-over-year. The maximum volume was recorded in 2018 at 97 tonnes, with the largest decline of 82.1% in 2019 and the largest increase of 39.3% in 2018.

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

From 2017 to 2020, Belgium, Cyprus, and Slovenia consistently led Israel's export structure in kind, accounting for 35.4%, 35.4%, and 29.1% of exports, respectively. Together, they represented 100.0% 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

The data indicates irregular changes, pointing to a volatile market environment. Exports varied by 5.9 times from a high in 2018 to a low in 2019. In 2020, frozen sweetcorn deliveries from Israel amounted to 18 thousand US dollars, showing little change from the previous year. The minimum value was 18 thousand US dollars in 2019, while the maximum was 106 thousand US dollars in 2018. The largest decline of 83.0% occurred in 2019, and the largest increase of 140.9% was in 2018.

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

During 2017-2020, Cyprus, Slovenia, and Belgium remained the top buyers of frozen sweetcorn from Israel in value terms, accounting for 44.6%, 34.4%, and 21.0% of exports, respectively. Collectively, they made up 100.0% of total export value.

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 sweetcorn to Israel

Imports in kind, t

The market displayed an unstable trend throughout the period. Imports bottomed in 2018 and peaked in 2020, differing by 2.7 times. In 2020, frozen sweetcorn deliveries to Israel totaled 2 842 tonnes, showing a sharp 29.7% increase compared to 2019. The minimum volume was 1 069 tonnes in 2018, with the largest decline of 23.8% in 2018 and the largest increase of 104.8% in 2019.

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

Over 2017-2020, Hungary, Poland, and Belgium were the main sources of frozen sweetcorn imports to Israel in kind, accounting for 49.8%, 18.4%, and 8.6% of imports, respectively. Together, they absorbed 76.8% of total import volumes.

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 data reveals irregular changes, indicating a volatile market environment. Imports bottomed in 2018 and peaked in 2020, differing by a factor of 2.8. In 2020, Israel's frozen sweetcorn imports totaled 3 572 thousand US dollars, indicating a 41.6% advance from the previous year. The minimum value was 1 266 thousand US dollars in 2018, with the largest decline of 13.9% in 2018 and the largest increase of 99.2% in 2019.

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

From 2017 to 2020, three principal markets—Hungary, Poland, and Belgium—together accounted for 76.0% of total frozen sweetcorn imports to Israel in value terms.

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

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