Starches market in Israel

Earlier Report Observations

The Israeli starch market volume grew from 47,864 tonnes in 2018 to a peak of 68,522 tonnes in 2021, then declined to 57,576 tonnes by 2023. This period was marked by significant regulatory and consumer-driven changes.

Stricter labeling and traceability requirements for food components were implemented, alongside a growing consumer preference for natural, clean-label starches. The entry of new players and technological innovation introduced modified and non-GMO starch products. Global supply chain disruptions from the pandemic and volatility in raw material prices such as corn and potatoes impacted production and trade, while leading international companies invested in expanding local production lines.

Production starches in Israel

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Top producers of starches, 2017-2020

World map of production of starches, 2017-2020

Israel's starch production has increased for the second year in a row. In 2020, the country produced 57 086 tonnes of starches, marking a 20.8% year-on-year rise. Over the 2017-2020 period, production grew by 37.5%, with an average annual growth rate of 11.2%. The lowest production level was recorded in 2018 at 41 108 tonnes, which saw a modest decline of 1.0%.

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

Exports starches from Israel

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Israel's starch exports have declined for the second consecutive year. In 2020, export volume reached 2 565 tonnes, representing a 4.5% decrease compared to the previous year. Between 2017 and 2020, exports overall increased by 21.7%, translating to an average annual growth rate of 6.8%. The highest export volume was recorded in 2018 at 2 793 tonnes, which saw a significant increase of 32.6%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, the United Kingdom, Greece, and Nigeria were the primary buyers of Israeli starches, accounting for 28.8%, 13.3%, and 11.8% of export volumes respectively. Together, these three markets represented 53.9% of Israel's total starch exports.

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

The market showed considerable volatility during this period. Israel's starch exports reached their lowest point in 2017 and peaked in 2019, with a 3.8-fold difference between these years. In 2020, exports amounted to 2 231 thousand US dollars, a 40.3% decrease from the previous year. The highest value was recorded in 2019 at 3 736 thousand US dollars, following a substantial increase of 127.4% in 2018.

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

Between 2017 and 2020, the United Kingdom, Portugal, and Nigeria were the largest buyers of Israeli starches by value, accounting for 23.2%, 17.1%, and 16.0% of export revenues respectively. Collectively, these three markets represented 56.2% of Israel's total starch 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 starches to Israel

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Following two years of growth, Israel's starch imports declined. In 2020, imports totaled 9 770 tonnes, showing little change from the previous year. Over the 2017-2020 period, imports increased by 13.8%, equivalent to an average annual growth rate of 4.4%. The highest import volume was recorded in 2019 at 9 789 tonnes, following an 11.3% increase in 2018.

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

From 2017 to 2020, Thailand, Denmark, and Germany were the main sources of Israel's starch imports, accounting for 24.2%, 15.8%, and 15.4% of import volumes respectively. Together, these three countries supplied 55.4% of Israel's total starch imports.

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 starch import value declined. In 2020, imports totaled 7 389 thousand US dollars, representing an 8.0% year-on-year decrease. Over the 2017-2020 period, import value increased by 26.3%, with an average annual growth rate of 8.1%. The highest value was recorded in 2019 at 8 034 thousand US dollars, following an 18.9% increase in 2018.

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

Between 2017 and 2020, Thailand, Denmark, and Germany consistently remained the main sources of Israel's starch imports by value, accounting for 22.1%, 17.0%, and 15.8% of import expenditures respectively. Together, these three countries represented 55.0% of Israel's total starch 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