Milled rice and broken rice market in Israel

Earlier Report Observations

The Israeli milled rice and broken rice market volume grew from 108.6 thousand tonnes in 2018 to 112.7 thousand tonnes in 2019, before contracting to 107.3 thousand tonnes in 2020. This decline was primarily driven by the global and domestic economic crisis triggered by the COVID-19 pandemic, which affected food consumption. Market volume recovered to 112.1 thousand tonnes in 2021 alongside an improving budget deficit trend and reached 115.2 thousand tonnes in 2022, supported by ongoing recommendations for food market reforms aimed at lowering prices. Throughout this period, the market remained highly concentrated, dominated by large state-owned and private companies, with no significant entry of new players.

In 2023, the market volume stabilized at 113.5 thousand tonnes. Consumer demand for staple foods like rice increased due to changed behavior during the Iron Swords war, though this did not translate into overall market growth. By 2024, import volumes rose to 125.6 thousand tonnes, a development facilitated by the July 2024 completion of the 'What is good for Europe is good for Israel' reform, which simplified import procedures by allowing importer declarations and was expected to enhance competition.

Production milled rice and broken rice in Israel

In kind, 2017-2020, t

Top producers of milled rice and broken rice, 2017-2020

World map of production of milled rice and broken rice, 2017-2020

In Israel, production of milled rice and broken rice reached 1,296 tonnes in 2020, marking a moderate year-on-year decline of 5.4%. Looking at the broader period from 2017 to 2020, production grew by 15.1%, which translates to an average annual increase of 4.8%. The lowest production level was recorded in 2018 at 1,070 tonnes, while the peak occurred in 2019 with 1,370 tonnes. The most significant year-on-year growth was observed in 2019, when production surged by 28.0%.

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

Exports milled rice and broken rice from Israel

Exports in kind, K t

Exports of milled rice and broken rice from Israel have risen for the third year in a row. In 2020, shipments abroad totaled 0.5 thousand tonnes, representing a 24.2% increase compared to the previous year. Over the four-year span from 2017 to 2020, exports expanded by 129%, averaging an annual growth rate of 31.8%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, the United States was the leading destination for Israel's exports in volume terms, accounting for 72.3% of total shipments. The remaining share was distributed among other countries.

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, M $ US

The value of milled rice and broken rice exports from Israel has increased for the third consecutive year. In 2020, export revenues reached 0.4 million US dollars, showing a sharp rise of 76.8% over the previous year. Between 2017 and 2020, the total value of exports grew by 96.3%, which corresponds to an average annual increase of 25.2%.

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

During the 2017–2020 period, the United States remained the dominant market for Israel's exports in value terms, capturing 72.9% of total revenue. The rest was spread across a variety of other markets.

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

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

Imports milled rice and broken rice to Israel

Imports in kind, K t

In 2020, Israel imported 106.4 thousand tonnes of milled rice and broken rice, a decrease of 4.8% from the year before. Over the 2017–2020 timeframe, imports fell by 21.6%, equating to an average annual decline of 7.8%. The largest drop occurred in 2018, with a 20.6% reduction, while the biggest increase was seen in 2019, at 3.6%.

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

Between 2017 and 2020, three key suppliers—Thailand, Australia, and India—collectively accounted for 86.3% of Israel's total imports of milled rice and broken rice 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, M $ US

After two years of growth, imports of milled rice and broken rice into Israel declined in 2020. Import spending that year amounted to 112.1 million US dollars, down 2.7% from 2019. However, over the entire 2017–2020 period, import value increased by 23.5%, averaging an annual rise of 7.3%. The highest import value was recorded in 2019 at 115.2 million US dollars, with the most substantial year-on-year increase occurring in 2018 at 24.1%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, three major markets—Thailand, Australia, and India—continued to dominate Israel's imports in value terms, together representing 86.4% of total import expenditure.

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

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