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Mushrooms and truffles market in Israel, 2026

Release date: Mar 27, 2026

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Research period: 2017-2025

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Earlier Report Observations

The market volume for fresh or chilled mushrooms and truffles in Israel stood at 14 136 tons in 2018. After a dip to 13 141 tons in 2019, it entered a sustained growth phase, reaching 16 346 tons by 2023. This 24% expansion over five years was primarily fueled by a steady increase in domestic production, which rose from 12 000 tons to 16 000 tons, while imports fell sharply from over 2 000 tons to just 347 tons over the same period.

Key regulatory and industry developments shaped this trajectory. In 2022, the Ministry of Finance abolished import duties on mushrooms, including truffles, reducing import costs and intensifying competition within the fresh mushroom sector. That same year, a poor harvest and sustained high commodity prices created supply-side pressures, yet local production continued to expand. The market's maturation was further signaled in 2023 when leading producer Marina Mushrooms announced plans for an initial public offering (IPO) in 2026, indicating financial strengthening and growth ambitions.

Market evolution continued into 2024 with a focus on product diversification and vertical integration. Marina Mushrooms launched a 'Vegan' line of frozen meat alternatives based on fresh mushrooms, including burgers and kebabs, tapping into the plant-based food segment. The company also acquired Strauss's fresh salad business (Taste Natural), broadening its portfolio into prepared chilled salads. These moves highlight a strategic shift towards value-added products and catering to health-conscious consumers.

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/t
    1. 6.1.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's imports to Israel, 2018-2024, $ US/t
    2. 6.1.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's imports to Israel by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/t
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/t
    1. 6.2.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's imports to Israel, 2018-2024, $ US/t
    2. 6.2.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's imports to Israel by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/t
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/t
    1. 7.1.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's exports from Israel, 2018-2024, $ US/t
    2. 7.1.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's exports from Israel by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/t
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/t
    1. 7.2.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's exports from Israel, 2018-2024, $ US/t
    2. 7.2.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's exports from Israel by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/t
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 mushrooms and truffles in Israel

In kind, 2017-2020, t

From 2017 to 2020, Israel ranked 27th globally in the production of mushrooms and truffles.

Top producers of mushrooms and truffles, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

World map of production of mushrooms and truffles, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

Israel's production of mushrooms and truffles grew for the third year in a row. In 2020, the country produced 13 000 tonnes, marking a steady year-on-year increase of 4.0%. Over the period from 2017 to 2020, production rose by 18.2%, which translates to an average annual growth rate of 5.7%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	9.1%	4.2%	4.0%	5.7%

Source: SHEV.io

Exports mushrooms and truffles from Israel

Market analysis shows that Israel did not export any mushrooms and truffles between 2017 and 2020.

Imports mushrooms and truffles to Israel

Imports in kind, t

Israel's imports of mushrooms and truffles fell for the second consecutive year. In 2020, import volume stood at 362 tonnes, reflecting a sharp decline of 43.6% compared to the previous year. From 2017 to 2020, imports dropped by 75.5%, with a compound annual growth rate of -37.4%. The highest import volume was recorded in 2018 at 2 136 tonnes, while the largest decrease occurred in 2019 with a 70.0% drop. In contrast, the biggest increase was seen in 2018, with a rise of 44.6%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	44.6%	(70.0%)	(43.6%)	(37.4%)

Source: SHEV.io

Between 2017 and 2020, the Netherlands and Poland were the main sources for Israel's imports in volume, together accounting for 86.2% of total flows, with other markets making up the remainder.

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

The market showed significant volatility during these years. Import values fluctuated 5.1-fold, with the peak in 2017 and the low in 2019. In 2020, Israel's imports of foreign mushrooms and truffles totaled 1 362 thousand US dollars, showing a slight increase of 0.8% from the previous year. The lowest value was recorded in 2019 at 1 351 thousand US dollars, which also saw the largest decline of 73.7%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(24.6%)	(73.7%)	0.8%	(41.6%)

Source: SHEV.io

From 2017 to 2020, the Netherlands, Poland, and China were the top suppliers of mushrooms and truffles to Israel in value terms. The Netherlands contributed 58.5% of imports, Poland 18.5%, and China 15.2%, together making up 92.2% of total import value.

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