Oil seeds and oleaginous fruits market in Israel

Earlier Report Observations

The market volume for oil seeds and oleaginous fruits in Israel grew from 4.3 thousand t in 2018 to a peak of 4.6 thousand t in 2020. This expansion was supported by the implementation of a multi-year duty-free import quota for olive oil, which facilitated increased shipments and broader market access under trade agreements with the European Union and Jordan.

After reaching its high, the market contracted to 4.3 thousand t in 2021 as imports fell sharply, before recovering to 4.5 thousand t in 2022. By 2023, global climate-induced shortages and rising world prices for olive oil reduced import volumes, contributing to a slight market decline to 4.5 thousand t.

Domestic production remained relatively stable throughout the period, ranging between 3.6 thousand t and 3.7 thousand t annually. Exports showed volatility, with a notable drop in 2020 followed by a strong rebound in 2024.

Production oil seeds and oleaginous fruits in Israel

In kind, 2017-2020, t

Top producers of oil seeds and oleaginous fruits, 2017-2020

World map of production of oil seeds and oleaginous fruits, 2017-2020

Israel's production of oil seeds and oleaginous fruits saw a decline after two consecutive years of growth. In 2020, the country produced 3,604 tons, marking a 2.7% decrease from the previous year. Over the 2017-2020 period, production increased by 2.3%, with a compound annual growth rate of 0.8%. The peak was reached in 2019 at 3,703 tons, which also saw the largest annual increase of 3.3%.

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

In value, 2017-2020, K $ US

Following a two-year decline, Israel's production of oil seeds and oleaginous fruits rebounded in value terms. In 2020, output was valued at 11,449 thousand US dollars, representing a strong 17.6% increase from the previous year. However, over the 2017-2020 period, production value decreased by 14.5%, with a compound annual decline rate of 5.1%. The lowest value was recorded in 2019 at 9,739 thousand US dollars, while the largest annual decline occurred in 2018 at 17.9%.

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

Exports oil seeds and oleaginous fruits from Israel

Exports in kind, t

Export volumes showed significant volatility during this period. They reached their lowest point in 2020 at 95 tons, which was a sharp 69.0% drop from 2019. The peak occurred in 2018 at 317 tons, representing a 3.3-fold difference between the highest and lowest years. The largest annual increase was recorded in 2018 at 115.4%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, the United States, Brazil, and France remained the primary buyers of Israeli oil seeds and oleaginous fruits in volume terms. The United States accounted for 48.3% of exports, Brazil for 23.3%, and France for 12.6%. Together, these three countries represented 84.2% of total export volumes.

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

Export values displayed an unstable pattern throughout the timeframe. They hit their lowest point in 2020 at 302 thousand US dollars, a 62.6% decrease from the previous year. The highest value was recorded in 2018 at 973 thousand US dollars, showing a 3.2-fold gap between the peak and trough. The largest annual increase occurred in 2018 at 73.8%.

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

During the 2017-2020 period, the United States, Brazil, and France dominated Israel's oil seeds and oleaginous fruits exports in value terms. The United States represented 53.9% of export value, Brazil 20.1%, and France 12.7%. Collectively, these three markets accounted for 86.6% 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 oil seeds and oleaginous fruits to Israel

Imports in kind, t

Israel's imports of oil seeds and oleaginous fruits continued to grow for the third consecutive year. In 2020, imports totaled 1,073 tons, showing a modest 1.4% increase from the previous year. Over the 2017-2020 period, import volumes rose by 20.8%, equivalent to an annualized growth rate of 6.5%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, Turkey, Paraguay, and Ethiopia were the main sources of Israel's oil seeds and oleaginous fruits imports in volume terms. Turkey supplied 62.7% of imports, Paraguay 8.8%, and Ethiopia 3.6%. Together, these three countries accounted for 75.1% of total import volumes.

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

After two years of growth, Israel's imports of oil seeds and oleaginous fruits declined in value terms. In 2020, imports stood at 2,871 thousand US dollars, reflecting a substantial 16.5% decrease from the previous year. Despite this recent drop, imports increased by 40.7% over the 2017-2020 period, equivalent to an annualized growth rate of 12.0%. The peak value was recorded in 2019 at 3,437 thousand US dollars, while the largest annual increase occurred in 2018 at 32.9%.

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

Throughout 2017-2020, Turkey, Paraguay, and Ethiopia played leading roles in Israel's oil seeds and oleaginous fruits imports in value terms. Turkey accounted for 65.8% of import value, Paraguay for 7.9%, and Ethiopia for 3.5%. Collectively, these three sources represented 77.2% of total import value.

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

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