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Lettuce and chicory market in Israel

Release date: Mar 27, 2026

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Research period: 2017-2025

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Earlier Report Observations

The lettuce and chicory market in Israel grew from 21,934 tons in 2018 to a peak of 25,490 tons in 2020. This upward trend reversed sharply in 2021, when market volume contracted by over 14% to 21,829 tons.

The decline continued through 2022 and 2023, with the market shrinking to 18,196 tons and then to 14,212 tons, respectively. By 2023, the market had lost approximately 44% of its volume compared to the 2020 high.

Domestic production followed a similar pattern, falling from 24,982 tons in 2020 to 13,428 tons in 2023, while imports varied without altering the overall downward trajectory in market size.

Table of content

1. Disclaimer
2. Terms of use of the report
3. Product codes in the statistical classifications used in the report
4. Key Market Indicators and Trends
1. 4.1. Key Market Indicators
  1. 4.1.1. In kind
    1. 4.1.1.1. Production, 2018-2023
    2. 4.1.1.2. Imports, 2018-2024
    3. 4.1.1.3. Exports, 2018-2024
    4. 4.1.1.4. Market size, 2018-2023
2. 4.2. Market Trends and Factors
5. Production
1. 5.1. Production in Israel
  1. 5.1.1. Annual dynamics of production in Israel in kind, 2018-2023, t
  2. 5.1.2. Annual dynamics of production in Israel in value, 2018-2023, $ US
2. 5.2. Global production by Country, 2018-2023
  1. 5.2.1. Annual dynamics of production by macroregions in kind, 2018-2023, t
  2. 5.2.2. Dynamics of production structure by macroregions in kind, 2018-2023
  3. 5.2.3. Annual dynamics of production by country in kind, 2018-2023, t
  4. 5.2.4. Structure of production by countries in kind, 2018-2023
  5. 5.2.5. Dynamics of peoduction structure by countries in kind, 2018-2023
6. Imports
1. 6.1. Imports (Direct Data)
  1. 6.1.1. Imports - Total information
  2. 6.1.2. Imports in kind, t
    1. 6.1.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Israel in kind, 2018-2024, t
    2. 6.1.2.2. Dynamics of product's imports in kind to Israel by countries, 2018-2024, t
    3. 6.1.2.3. Structure of product's imports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
  3. 6.1.3. Imports in value, K $ US
    1. 6.1.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Israel in value, 2018-2024, K $ US
    2. 6.1.3.2. Dynamics of product's imports in value to Israel by countries, 2018-2024, K $ US
    3. 6.1.3.3. Structure of product's imports in value by countries, 2018-2024
  4. 6.1.4. Average price of product's imports, $ US/kg
    1. 6.1.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's imports to Israel, 2018-2024, $ US/kg
    2. 6.1.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's imports to Israel by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/kg
2. 6.2. Imports (Mirror Data)
  1. 6.2.1. Imports - Total information
  2. 6.2.2. Imports in kind, t
    1. 6.2.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Israel in kind, 2018-2024, t
    2. 6.2.2.2. Dynamics of product's imports in kind to Israel by countries, 2018-2024, t
    3. 6.2.2.3. Structure of product's imports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
  3. 6.2.3. Imports in value, K $ US
    1. 6.2.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Israel in value, 2018-2024, K $ US
    2. 6.2.3.2. Dynamics of product's imports in value to Israel by countries, 2018-2024, K $ US
    3. 6.2.3.3. Structure of product's imports in value by countries, 2018-2024
  4. 6.2.4. Average price of product's imports, $ US/kg
    1. 6.2.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's imports to Israel, 2018-2024, $ US/kg
    2. 6.2.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's imports to Israel by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/kg
7. Exports
1. 7.1. Exports (Direct Data)
  1. 7.1.1. Exports - Total information
  2. 7.1.2. Exports in kind, t
    1. 7.1.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Israel in kind, 2018-2024, t
    2. 7.1.2.2. Dynamics of product's exports in kind from Israel by countries, 2018-2024, t
    3. 7.1.2.3. Structure of product's exports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
  3. 7.1.3. Exports in value, K $ US
    1. 7.1.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Israel in value, 2018-2024, K $ US
    2. 7.1.3.2. Dynamics of product's exports in value from Israel by countries, 2018-2024, K $ US
    3. 7.1.3.3. Structure of product's exports in value by countries, 2018-2024
  4. 7.1.4. Average price of product's exports, $ US/kg
    1. 7.1.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's exports from Israel, 2018-2024, $ US/kg
    2. 7.1.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's exports from Israel by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/kg
2. 7.2. Exports (Mirror Data)
  1. 7.2.1. Exports - Total information
  2. 7.2.2. Exports in kind, t
    1. 7.2.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Israel in kind, 2018-2024, t
    2. 7.2.2.2. Dynamics of product's exports in kind from Israel by countries, 2018-2024, t
    3. 7.2.2.3. Structure of product's exports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
  3. 7.2.3. Exports in value, K $ US
    1. 7.2.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Israel in value, 2018-2024, K $ US
    2. 7.2.3.2. Dynamics of product's exports in value from Israel by countries, 2018-2024, K $ US
    3. 7.2.3.3. Structure of product's exports in value by countries, 2018-2024
  4. 7.2.4. Average price of product's exports, $ US/kg
    1. 7.2.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's exports from Israel, 2018-2024, $ US/kg
    2. 7.2.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's exports from Israel by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/kg
8. Trade balance
1. 8.1. Trade balance (Direct Data)
  1. 8.1.1. In kind, t
  2. 8.1.2. In value, K $ US
2. 8.2. Trade balance (Mirror Data)
  1. 8.2.1. In kind, t
  2. 8.2.2. In value, K $ US
9. Top buying and selling countries, 2018-2024
1. 9.1. Direct Data
  1. 9.1.1. Import in Value by Countries-buyers
  2. 9.1.2. Export in Value by Countries-suppliers
2. 9.2. Mirror Data
  1. 9.2.1. Import in Value by Countries-buyers
  2. 9.2.2. Export in Value by Countries-suppliers

Production lettuce and chicory in Israel

In kind, 2017-2020, t

Top producers of lettuce and chicory, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

World map of production of lettuce and chicory, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

Israel's lettuce and chicory production increased for the second year in a row. In 2020, the country produced 24 982 tonnes, marking an 11.3% rise compared to the previous year. Over the 2017-2020 period, however, overall production declined by 3.8%, with a compound annual growth rate of 1.3%. The lowest production volume was recorded in 2018 at 21 535 tonnes, which also saw the largest decline of 17.1%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(17.1%)	4.2%	11.3%	(1.3%)

Source: SHEV.io

In value, 2017-2020, K $ US

Following two years of decline, Israel's lettuce and chicory production value rebounded. In 2020, the output was valued at 46 330 thousand US dollars, representing a significant 31.7% increase year-over-year. From 2017 to 2020, however, the overall production value decreased by 9.7%, translating to an annualized rate of 3.4%. The lowest value occurred in 2019 at 35 174 thousand US dollars, while the largest drop was in 2018 at 22.3%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(22.3%)	(11.8%)	31.7%	(3.4%)

Source: SHEV.io

Exports lettuce and chicory from Israel

Exports in kind, t

The market showed an unstable trend throughout the period. Export volumes hit their lowest point in 2017 and peaked in 2019, with the peak being 4.5 times higher than the low. In 2020, Israel exported 38.3 tonnes of lettuce and chicory, a sharp 73.0% decrease from the previous year. The maximum volume was recorded in 2019 at 141.7 tonnes, and the largest increase occurred in 2018 at 277.2%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	277.2%	19.7%	(73.0%)	6.9%

Source: SHEV.io

From 2017 to 2020, the United Kingdom and the United States dominated Israel's lettuce and chicory exports in volume, together accounting for 84.8% of total flows, while other destinations had smaller individual shares.

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

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io

Exports in value, K $ US

The market exhibited volatile behavior during these years. Export values reached their lowest in 2017 and their highest in 2019, with a 3.6-fold difference between these points. In 2020, Israel's lettuce and chicory exports amounted to 71 thousand US dollars, reflecting a 68.0% loss compared to 2019. The maximum value was recorded in 2019 at 222 thousand US dollars, and the largest increase was in 2018 at 253.2%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	253.2%	1.4%	(68.0%)	4.6%

Source: SHEV.io

Throughout 2017-2020, the United Kingdom and the United States clearly dominated Israel's lettuce and chicory exports in value terms, jointly accounting for 85.0% of total flows, with other countries holding much smaller shares.

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

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io

Imports lettuce and chicory to Israel

Imports in kind, t

The market was characterized by volatility during these years. Import volumes bottomed out in 2017 and peaked in 2019, with the peak being 2.8 times higher than the low. In 2020, Israel imported 546.3 tonnes of lettuce and chicory, a 21.2% decrease from 2019. The maximum volume was recorded in 2019 at 693.6 tonnes, and the largest increase occurred in 2018 at 110.1%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	110.1%	34.0%	(21.2%)	30.4%

Source: SHEV.io

From 2017 to 2020, Belgium and France together accounted for 92.4% of Israel's lettuce and chicory imports in volume, with other countries forming a diverse but less significant portion.

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

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io

Imports in value, K $ US

In 2020, Israel's lettuce and chicory imports totaled 1 171 thousand US dollars, a 3.8% decline year-over-year. Between 2017 and 2020, imports increased by 21.5%, equating to an annualized rate of 6.7%. The minimum value was recorded in 2018 at 932 thousand US dollars, while the maximum was in 2019 at 1 217 thousand US dollars. The largest increase occurred in 2019 at 30.6%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(3.3%)	30.6%	(3.8%)	6.7%

Source: SHEV.io

From 2017 to 2020, Belgium and France played the leading roles in Israel's lettuce and chicory imports in value terms, with a combined share of 92.2% of total flows, while the remaining share was dispersed among other countries.

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

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io