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Tomato market in Israel

Release date: Mar 27, 2026

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Research period: 2017-2025

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Earlier Report Observations

The fresh tomato market in Israel saw considerable volatility from 2018 to 2020. Volume dropped from 356.7 thousand tons in 2018 to 318.6 thousand tons in 2019, largely because consumers switched to tomato paste as fresh tomato prices rose and a shortage of fresh tomatoes limited availability. The market rebounded to 360.9 thousand tons in 2020 even amid global supply chain disruptions.

After climbing to a peak of 379.7 thousand tons in 2021, the market fell sharply to 319.8 thousand tons in 2022. This contraction was linked to heightened price sensitivity among shoppers, who reacted to large price gaps between retail chains by turning to cheaper or processed alternatives. Volume recovered partially in 2023, reaching 344.0 thousand tons.

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, K 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, K 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, K 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 tomato in Israel

In kind, 2017-2020, K t

Top producers of tomato, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

World map of production of tomato, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

Israel's tomato production increased after two years of decline. In 2020, the country produced 343.4 thousand tons of tomatoes, marking a significant year-over-year rise of 14.8%. Over the 2017-2020 period, production decreased by 8%, with a compound annual growth rate of -2.7%. The lowest production level was recorded in 2019 at 299.1 thousand tons, which also saw the largest decline of 13.3%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(7.5%)	(13.3%)	14.8%	(2.7%)

Source: SHEV.io

In value, 2017-2020, M $ US

Israel's tomato production value increased following a two-year drop. In 2020, tomato output was valued at 548.3 million US dollars, representing a 34.0% increase compared to the previous year. Between 2017 and 2020, production value decreased by 2.9%, equivalent to an annualized rate of -1.0%. The lowest value was recorded in 2019 at 409.1 million US dollars, while the largest decline occurred in 2018 with a 21.8% decrease.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(21.8%)	(7.4%)	34.0%	(1.0%)

Source: SHEV.io

Exports tomato from Israel

Exports in kind, t

Israel's tomato export volumes declined for the third consecutive year. In 2020, exports totaled 542 tons, representing a 43.8% decrease from 2019. Between 2017 and 2020, exports decreased by 83.7%, equating to an annualized decline rate of 45.4%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(30.1%)	(58.6%)	(43.8%)	(45.4%)

Source: SHEV.io

From 2017 to 2020, Hong Kong, Russia, and Slovenia were the leading destinations for Israel's tomato exports in volume terms. Hong Kong accounted for 38.0% of exports, Russia for 36.0%, and Slovenia for 13.9%. Together, these three markets absorbed 87.8% of Israel's total tomato export volumes.

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

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io

Exports in value, K $ US

Israel's tomato export value declined for the third consecutive year. In 2020, the country exported 865 thousand US dollars worth of tomatoes, which is 34.4% lower than the previous year. Between 2017 and 2020, export value decreased by 82.8%, representing an annualized decline rate of 44.4%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(40.9%)	(55.8%)	(34.4%)	(44.4%)

Source: SHEV.io

During the 2017-2020 period, Hong Kong, Russia, and Slovenia were the primary markets for Israel's tomato exports in value terms. Hong Kong accounted for 38.1% of export value, Russia for 36.0%, and Slovenia for 13.9%. Collectively, these three destinations represented 88.1% of Israel's total tomato export value.

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

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io

Imports tomato to Israel

Imports in kind, t

Israel imported 18 057 tons of tomatoes in 2020, indicating a 12.0% decline compared to 2019. Between 2017 and 2020, imports decreased by 15.2%, equivalent to an annualized rate of -5.3%. The lowest import volume was recorded in 2018 at 13 949 tons, which also saw the largest decline of 34.5%. The most significant increase occurred in 2019 with a 47.1% rise.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(34.5%)	47.1%	(12.0%)	(5.3%)

Source: SHEV.io

From 2017 to 2020, Turkey remained the overwhelmingly dominant supplier of tomatoes to Israel, accounting for 99.8% of total import volumes.

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

Israel's tomato import value increased for the third consecutive year. In 2020, imports reached 29 768 thousand US dollars, corresponding to a modest 7.7% year-over-year increase. Over the 2017-2020 period, import value grew by 71.9%, with a compound annual growth rate of 19.8%.

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