Melons market in Israel

Earlier Report Observations

Israel's melon market volume expanded from 27 364 tons in 2018 to a peak of 33 204 tons in 2021, reflecting steady growth over the first four years. Production followed a similar trajectory, rising from 27 389 tons to 33 211 tons over the same span, while imports remained absent and exports were minimal.

A sharp contraction occurred from 2022, with market size dropping to 24 528 tons that year and edging down further to 23 924 tons in 2023. This represented a decline of over 9 000 tons from the 2021 peak, returning the market to a volume lower than the 2018 starting point.

In 2024, the Israeli agricultural startup Superfruter introduced mini-melons, a novel product category developed through local innovation. Initial taste tests were conducted during the year, signaling the entry of a new player and a new segment in the melon market.

Production melons in Israel

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Top producers of melons, 2017-2020

World map of production of melons, 2017-2020

Melon production in Israel has increased for the second consecutive year. In 2020, Israel produced 33,117 tonnes of melons, representing a 0.7% increase compared to the previous year. Over the period from 2017 to 2020, production decreased by 3.4%, with a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of -1.1%. The lowest production level was recorded in 2018 at 27,389 tonnes. The largest decline occurred in 2018, with a drop of 20.1%, while the largest increase was observed in 2019, with a rise of 20.1%.

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

In value, 2017-2020, K $ US

After a two-year decline, melon production in Israel has rebounded. In 2020, the output of melons was valued at 30,853 thousand US dollars, marking a 13.8% increase year-over-year. From 2017 to 2020, production value decreased by 30%, with a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of -11.2%. The lowest value was recorded in 2019 at 27,106 thousand US dollars. The largest decline took place in 2018, with a decrease of 36.0%.

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

Exports melons from Israel

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The market exhibited volatility during the observed period. The export volume varied significantly, with a 58-fold difference between the peak in 2017 and the low in 2020. In 2020, Israel's melon export volume was 3.2 tonnes, which is 92.8% lower than in 2019. The largest increase was recorded in 2019, with a rise of 77.7%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, the main destinations for Israel's melon exports in volume terms were Slovenia (48.0% of exports), Cyprus (27.5% of exports), and France (18.0% of exports). Together, these three countries accounted for 93.5% 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

Market behavior was characterized by volatility during these years. Export values reached their highest point in 2017 and fell to their lowest in 2020, showing an 80-fold shift. In 2020, melon exports from Israel amounted to 3.0 thousand US dollars, representing a decline of 91.9% compared to the previous year. The largest increase occurred in 2019, with a growth of 42.3%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, Slovenia (49.3% of exports in value terms), Cyprus (25.5% of exports in value terms), and France (19.9% of exports in value terms) were the primary destinations for Israel's melon exports. Collectively, they made up 94.8% 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 melons to Israel

Market analysis indicates that there were no imports of melons into Israel from 2017 to 2020.