Grapes market in Israel, 2026

Earlier Report Observations

Grape production in Israel declined from 63 000 t in 2018 to 46 174 t in 2020, with market size following a similar drop to 55 563 t. A strong recovery followed, as production jumped to 60 520 t in 2021 and further to 65 030 t in 2022, lifting the market to 76 702 t. This rebound was supported by continued investment in developing new grape varieties suited to local climate conditions and an increased emphasis on fruit quality, including sweetness and proper ripening. In 2022, environmental and climatic factors, such as early ripening in warm valleys, also positively influenced harvest timing and output.

Throughout the period, the market was shaped by ongoing cultivation efforts and shifting consumer tastes. Since 2018, Israeli growers have focused on breeding new domestic varieties, including red types like Apil Red Globe, while also adapting international varieties to the local climate. Consumer preference gradually shifted toward sweeter, juicier grapes, such as the Crimson variety, which reinforced demand for improved table grape quality and supported the long‑term orientation of the sector.

In 2023, production eased to 62 583 t and the market size settled at 74 791 t, marking a modest contraction after the previous years’ growth. The overall trajectory from 2018 to 2023 reflected a market that initially contracted, then expanded on the back of varietal development and favorable harvest conditions, before stabilizing at a slightly lower level.

Production grapes in Israel

In kind, 2017-2020, t

Top producers of grapes, 2017-2020

World map of production of grapes, 2017-2020

Israel's grape production volume has declined for the third consecutive year. In 2020, the country produced 46,174 tonnes of grapes, representing a 19.1% year-on-year decrease. Over the period from 2017 to 2020, production fell by 32.6%, with a compound annual growth rate of -12.3%.

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

In value, 2017-2020, M $ US

Grape production in Israel has declined for the third consecutive year. In 2020, the output of grapes was valued at 105.0 million US dollars, down by 17.9% compared to 2019. From 2017 to 2020, production decreased by 44.8%, with a compound annual growth rate of -18.0%.

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

Exports grapes from Israel

Exports in kind, t

The market showed an unstable trend throughout the timeframe. Exports reached their lowest point in 2019 at 41 tonnes, then peaked in 2017, with a 29-fold difference between these years. In 2020, grape exports from Israel reached 158 tonnes, which is 289.9% higher than the previous year. The largest decline was recorded in 2019 at 95.4%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, France, Poland, and the United Kingdom formed the core of Israel's grape exports in kind. France accounted for 22.7% of exports, Poland for 17.1%, and the United Kingdom for 15.6%, together representing 55.4% of total 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 market exhibited an unstable trend throughout the timeframe. Exports hit their minimum in 2019 at 91,000 US dollars, then reached their maximum in 2017, with a 36-fold variation between these years. In 2020, Israel exported 360,000 US dollars worth of grapes, showing an increase of 295.6% compared to the previous year. The largest decline was recorded in 2019 at 95.6%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, France, the United Kingdom, and Poland were the main destinations for Israel's grape exports in value terms. France accounted for 23.3% of exports, the United Kingdom for 17.4%, and Poland for 16.0%, with a combined share of 56.6% of total 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 grapes to Israel

Imports in kind, t

Israel's grape import volume has increased for the third consecutive year. In 2020, imports amounted to 9,547 tonnes, equivalent to a 7.0% increase compared to the previous year. Over the period from 2017 to 2020, imports grew by 108.8%, with a compound annual growth rate of 27.8%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, South Africa and the United States were the dominant suppliers of grapes to Israel, together accounting for 93.2% of total imports in kind. Other destinations each held relatively small shares.

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

Grape imports to Israel have increased for the third consecutive year. In 2020, Israel imported a total of 21.972 million US dollars worth of grapes, which is 8.8% more than in 2019. From 2017 to 2020, imports rose by 66.7%, with a compound annual growth rate of 18.6%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, imports of grapes to Israel in value terms were largely oriented towards South Africa and the United States, whose combined share reached 93.4% of total flows. Other destinations played a secondary role.

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

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