Vegetables, pulses and potatoes in vinegar market in Israel

Earlier Report Observations

The market for preserved vegetables, pulses, and potatoes in vinegar in Israel showed a declining trend from 14 825 t in 2018 to 12 136 t in 2020. This period was marked by initial policy shifts, including a reduction in import duties on several key vegetables and the implementation of country-of-origin labeling rules. The 2020 agricultural reform, which opened the market to more fruit and vegetable imports in exchange for direct grower support, began altering supply dynamics but did not reverse the overall volume contraction.

A sharp rebound occurred in 2021, with market volume rising to 13 881 t. This growth was primarily driven by legislation within the 2021-2022 state budget that further cut import tariffs on fruits and vegetables, significantly expanding import supply—imports jumped from 4 627 t to 6 084 t. The subsequent years saw a renewed decline, with the market falling to 9 225 t by 2023. The 2022 amendment introducing Israeli Standard IS 143 for pickled vegetables established specific product requirements, coinciding with a drop in domestic production. Meanwhile, a surge in exports to 3 823 t in 2023, likely supported by improved product compliance from the new standard, reduced domestic availability, and new competition rules limiting discounts between suppliers and large retailers further influenced internal market volumes.

Regulatory activity continued into 2024 with the enactment of the Food and Pharmacy Competition Promotion Law, which set new pricing and cooperation rules for distributors and retailers. Simultaneously, updated regulations for vinegar and acetic acid imports aimed to align with European Union standards, and amendments to Rule 58 refined labeling requirements for imported pickled vegetables, shaping the ongoing evolution of market access and product standards.

Production vegetables, pulses and potatoes in vinegar in Israel

In kind, 2017-2020, t

From 2017 to 2020, Israel ranked 29th globally in the production of vegetables, pulses, and potatoes in vinegar.

Top producers of vegetables, pulses and potatoes in vinegar, 2017-2020

World map of production of vegetables, pulses and potatoes in vinegar, 2017-2020

Israel's production of vegetables, pulses, and potatoes in vinegar declined for the second year in a row. In 2020, the country produced 8 702 tonnes, marking a 6.8% decrease from the previous year. Over the 2017-2020 period, production fell by 9.1%, with an average annual decline of 3.1%. The highest output was recorded in 2018 at 10 240 tonnes, which saw a 7.0% increase. The sharpest drop occurred in 2019, with an 8.8% decline.

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

In value, 2017-2020, K $ US

Following a two-year decline, the production value of vegetables, pulses, and potatoes in vinegar in Israel rebounded. In 2020, output was valued at 12 248 thousand US dollars, up 9.5% from the year before. However, over the 2017-2020 span, production value decreased by 22.5%, averaging an 8.1% annual decline. The lowest value was in 2019 at 11 183 thousand US dollars, which experienced a significant 20.6% drop.

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

Exports vegetables, pulses and potatoes in vinegar from Israel

Exports in kind, t

Israel's exports of vegetables, pulses, and potatoes in vinegar grew for the third consecutive year. In 2020, the country exported 1 194 tonnes, a sharp 48.3% increase from the previous year. From 2017 to 2020, exports surged by 271%, translating to an average annual growth rate of 54.8%.

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

Between 2017 and 2020, the United States, Russia, and the United Kingdom were the primary destinations for Israel's exports of vegetables, pulses, and potatoes in kind. The United States accounted for 40.1% of exports, Russia for 14.4%, and the United Kingdom for 11.0%, together making up 65.5% of total 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 value of Israel's exports of vegetables, pulses, and potatoes in vinegar rose for the third year in a row. In 2020, exports reached 1 680 thousand US dollars, a 74.3% increase compared to the previous year. Over the 2017-2020 period, export value grew by 216.4%, with an average annual increase of 46.8%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, the United States, Russia, and the United Kingdom were the main buyers of Israel's vegetables, pulses, and potatoes in vinegar in value terms. The United States represented 39.3% of exports, Russia 12.0%, and the United Kingdom 10.7%, collectively comprising 62.0% 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 vegetables, pulses and potatoes in vinegar to Israel

Imports in kind, t

In 2020, Israel's imports of vegetables, pulses, and potatoes in vinegar totaled 4 627 tonnes, a 5.6% increase year-over-year. Between 2017 and 2020, imports rose by 2.1%, with an average annual growth of 0.7%. The lowest import volume was in 2019 at 4 384 tonnes, which saw a 12.2% decline. The highest was in 2018 at 4 995 tonnes, marking a 10.2% increase.

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

During 2017-2020, Poland, Turkey, and India were the leading sources for Israel's imports of vegetables, pulses, and potatoes in kind. Poland accounted for 20.2% of imports, Turkey for 18.9%, and India for 18.4%, together representing 57.5% 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, K $ US

In 2020, the value of Israel's imports of vegetables, pulses, and potatoes in vinegar amounted to 6 880 thousand US dollars, up 13.5% from the previous year. Over the 2017-2020 period, import value increased by 20.1%, with an average annual rise of 6.3%. The highest value was recorded in 2018 at 7 219 thousand US dollars, which experienced a 26.0% increase. The largest decline occurred in 2019, with a 16.0% drop.

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

From 2017 to 2020, Turkey, Poland, and India played key roles in Israel's imports of vegetables, pulses, and potatoes in vinegar in value terms. Turkey represented 20.9% of imports, Poland 18.6%, and India 15.0%, jointly accounting for 54.5% of total import flows.

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

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