Frozen vegetables market in Israel

Earlier Report Observations

The Israeli frozen vegetables market experienced significant fluctuations in volume between 2018 and 2023. Initial growth to 29 541 t in 2019 was supported by shifting consumer preferences toward natural and additive-free products, alongside the entry of new small and medium-sized producers focusing on health-oriented offerings. The COVID-19 pandemic in 2020 further altered consumption patterns, boosting demand for frozen food, though a simultaneous surge in exports reduced domestic availability, pulling the market size down to 27 965 t.

Regulatory developments played a consistent role, with tighter labeling and packaging requirements introduced from 2018 onward, followed by stricter nutritional labeling rules in 2019 and enhanced food safety standards in 2021. The launch of new energy-efficient production facilities by leading companies in 2019 aimed to improve product quality and capacity. However, rising energy and fuel prices in 2022 increased production and distribution costs, while stricter import regulations were implemented to protect local output.

Market volume peaked sharply at 39 050 t in 2022, largely due to a dramatic drop in exports that made more product available domestically. This was followed by a steep decline to 22 388 t in 2023. For 2024, import volumes reached 31 221 t and exports fell to 2 868 t, though production data is not yet available to determine the full market size.

Production frozen vegetables in Israel

In kind, 2017-2020, t

Top producers of frozen vegetables, 2017-2020

World map of production of frozen vegetables, 2017-2020

Israel's frozen vegetable production has declined for the third consecutive year. In 2020, the country produced 13 239 tons of frozen vegetables, marking a 0.9% decrease compared to 2019. Over the period from 2017 to 2020, production fell by 7.1%, with an average annual decline of 2.4%.

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

Exports frozen vegetables from Israel

Exports in kind, t

After two years of decline, Israel's frozen vegetable exports have rebounded. In 2020, the country exported 10 490 tons of frozen vegetables, reflecting a sharp increase of 60.7% compared to the previous year. Over the 2017-2020 period, exports decreased by 24.2%, with an average annual decline of 8.8%. The lowest export volume was recorded in 2019 at 6 526 tons, while the largest decline occurred in 2018 with a 44.6% drop.

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

From 2017 to 2020, the three largest markets for Israel's frozen vegetable exports in volume terms were the United States, Russia, and Slovenia, which together accounted for 88.7% 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 two years of losses, Israel's frozen vegetable exports in value terms have increased. In 2020, exports amounted to 12 056 thousand US dollars, up by 62.9% compared to the previous year. Between 2017 and 2020, exports decreased by 55.7%, equating to an average annual decline of 23.8%. The lowest value was recorded in 2019 at 7 400 thousand US dollars, while the largest decline occurred in 2018 with a 67.2% drop.

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

Over the 2017-2020 period, the United States (53.6% of exports in value terms), Russia (26.3%), and Slovenia (10.5%) together absorbed 90.3% of Israel's total frozen vegetable exports in value terms, making them the primary destinations.

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 vegetables to Israel

Imports in kind, t

Israel's frozen vegetable imports have increased for the third consecutive year. In 2020, imports reached 25 216 tons, representing an 11.1% rise compared to the previous year. Between 2017 and 2020, imports grew by 41.7%, with an average annual increase of 12.3%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, Belgium (52.1% of imports in volume terms), Egypt (15.3%), and Spain (6.2%) were the main suppliers of frozen vegetables to Israel, together comprising 73.6% of total imports in volume terms.

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

Israel's frozen vegetable imports in value terms have increased for the third consecutive year. In 2020, imports totalled 32 522 thousand US dollars, showing a robust uptick of 17.0% compared to 2019. Between 2017 and 2020, imports increased by 51.2%, with an average annual growth rate of 14.8%.

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

During the 2017-2020 period, the three main markets—Belgium, Egypt, and Spain—together accounted for 71.7% of Israel's total frozen vegetable imports 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