Pastry market in Israel

Earlier Report Observations

The pastry market in Israel expanded consistently from 2018 to 2023, with volume rising from 4 534 tons to 15 607 tons. This growth was particularly strong in 2023, when market size increased by 52% compared to the previous year. Domestic production remained stable around 10 000 to 10 500 tons per year, while imports grew to supply the increasing demand.

The sharp market expansion in 2023 coincided with legislative amendments that restricted large suppliers and retailers in food retail to promote competition. By preventing monopolistic practices and improving product arrangement in stores, these changes likely enhanced the availability and variety of pastries, stimulating consumer purchases and driving market volume higher.

Into 2024, the government maintained its focus on reducing market concentration and enforcing packaging regulations in the food sector. While full-year market volume data is not yet available, import levels remained steady at around 34 000 tons, and export volumes recovered, indicating ongoing adjustments in the market structure influenced by regulatory efforts.

Production pastry in Israel

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Top producers of pastry, 2017-2020

World map of production of pastry, 2017-2020

Israel's pastry production has grown for the third year in a row. In 2020, the country produced 10,042 tonnes of pastry, marking a 1.1% increase from 2019. Looking at the period from 2017 to 2020, production rose by 5.6%, which translates to an average annual growth rate of 1.8%.

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

In value, 2017-2020, K $ US

Israel's pastry production value has also increased for the third consecutive year. In 2020, the output was valued at 32,815 thousand US dollars, showing a modest rise of 1.3% compared to 2019. From 2017 to 2020, production value grew by 12.2%, with a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 3.9%.

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

Exports pastry from Israel

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Israel's pastry exports have expanded for the second year in a row. In 2020, exports reached 31,610 tonnes, up 9.6% from the previous year. Between 2017 and 2020, exports increased by 19.3%, averaging an annual growth rate of 6.1%. The lowest export volume was recorded in 2018 at 25,398 tonnes, which saw a decline of 4.2%. In contrast, the largest increase occurred in 2019, with a jump of 13.6%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, the United States, the United Kingdom, and France were the top destinations for Israel's pastry exports in volume terms. The United States accounted for 61.5% of exports, followed by the United Kingdom at 7.5%, and France at 5.3%. Together, these three countries made up 74.3% 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, M $ US

Israel's pastry export value has risen for the third consecutive year. In 2020, exports amounted to 103.3 million US dollars, representing a 9.8% increase from 2019. Over the 2017-2020 period, export value grew by 26.8%, with a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 8.2%.

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

Between 2017 and 2020, the United States, the United Kingdom, and France were the primary buyers of Israeli pastry in value terms. The United States held a 61.5% share of exports, the United Kingdom 7.5%, and France 5.3%. Combined, these three markets accounted for 74.3% 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 pastry to Israel

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Israel's pastry imports have grown for the third year in a row. In 2020, imports totaled 28,814 tonnes, reflecting a strong increase of 15.7% from 2019. From 2017 to 2020, imports surged by 62.5%, with a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 17.6%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, Israel's pastry imports in volume terms came from a diverse range of countries. Italy was the largest source, accounting for 24.1% of imports, followed by the United States at 17.3%, and Spain at 7.8%. Together, these three countries represented just 49.2% of total import flows.

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

Israel's pastry import value has increased for the third consecutive year. In 2020, imports were valued at 93.6 million US dollars, showing a dramatic rise of 26.5% compared to 2019. Over the 2017-2020 period, import value grew by 77.7%, with a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 21.1%.

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

During 2017-2020, Israel's pastry imports in value terms were sourced from many different markets. Even the largest suppliers—Italy, the United States, and Spain—together accounted for only 49.2% 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