Citrus fruit exports from Israel: data, top buyers and prices
Exports of citrus fruit by Israel reached $174.6 million in 2024 (102.1 thousand tonnes). Its share of world exports was 1%. That is 36% less than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 it shrank by about 6% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2023, at $272.0 million.
Public statistics, latest complete year (2024). Values in US dollars. Page updated .
Exports by year, 2017-2024
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Year by year
| Year | Value | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $174.6M | 102.1K t |
| 2023 | $272.0M | 169.1K t |
| 2022 | $216.0M | 148.6K t |
| 2021 | $229.2M | 152.4K t |
| 2020 | $234.4M | 172.4K t |
| 2019 | $226.1M | 171.9K t |
| 2018 | $238.6M | 191.7K t |
| 2017 | $267.6M | 202.4K t |
Where Israel exports citrus fruit to
The largest buyer markets were France (40%), United States (12%), Canada (10%).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| France | $70.3M | 40% |
| United States | $21.6M | 12% |
| Canada | $17.0M | 9.7% |
| Slovenia | $8.0M | 4.6% |
| Germany | $7.7M | 4.4% |
| Russia | $7.6M | 4.3% |
| Netherlands | $7.5M | 4.3% |
| South Korea | $6.8M | 3.9% |
| United Kingdom | $5.4M | 3.1% |
| Italy | $3.8M | 2.2% |
Product types under HS 0805
| 0805.21 | Fruit, edible: mandarins (including tangerines and satsumas), fresh or dried | 60% |
| 0805.40 | Fruit, edible: grapefruit, including pomelos, fresh or dried | 23% |
| 0805.22 | Fruit, edible: clementines, fresh or dried | 7.8% |
| 0805.29 | Fruit, edible: tangelos, wilkings and similar citrus hybrid, fresh or dried | 5.5% |
| 0805.90 | Fruit, edible: citrus fruit n.e.c. in heading no. 0805, fresh or dried | 2.7% |
| 0805.10 | Fruit, edible: oranges, fresh or dried | 0.4% |
| 0805.50 | Fruit, edible: lemons (Citrus limon, Citrus limonum), limes (Citrus aurantifolia , Citrus latifolia), fresh or dried | 0.4% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 0805.
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $1.71 per kg, 74% above the world average of $0.98. This usually points to higher-grade or processed goods.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Citrus fruit imports to Israel
Imports of citrus fruit by Israel reached $736 thousand in 2024 (362 tonnes). Morocco alone supplied 75% of it. Among the main suppliers, Morocco grew fastest (+104% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Morocco | $554K | 75% |
| Italy | $73K | 9.9% |
| Egypt | $39K | 5.3% |
| South Africa | $23K | 3.1% |
| Turkey | $15K | 2% |
| United Arab Emirates | $10K | 1.4% |
| Thailand | $9K | 1.3% |
| United Kingdom | $7K | 0.9% |
| Germany | $5K | 0.7% |
| China | $1K | 0.2% |
Who is behind these numbers in Israel?
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Updated weekly on EximDataX (some markets daily), while public statistics stop at 2024.
Source: CEPII BACI (reconciled UN Comtrade data), HS 2017 edition, release 202601, Etalab Open Licence 2.0. Annual values in US dollars at the customs border; quantities in tonnes where reported. HS 0805: Citrus fruit; fresh or dried.
Common questions
What is the value of citrus fruit exported by Israel?
Israel exported citrus fruit worth $174.6 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 102.1 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 17th of 173 countries worldwide, with 1% of world exports. The value was down 36% on 2023.
Which countries buy citrus fruit from Israel?
France was the largest buyer with 40% of the value ($70.3 million), followed by the United States (12%) and Canada (10%). The top three together account for 62%, out of 62 buyer countries in total.
What is the average export price of citrus fruit per kg?
The average declared export value was about $1.71 per kg in 2024, 74% above the world average of $0.98 per kg. It is total declared value divided by total weight, so it blends every grade and size; use it as a benchmark, not a quote. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
How have exports of citrus fruit from Israel changed since 2017?
Exports went from $267.6 million in 2017 to $174.6 million in 2024, a fall of 35%. The peak was 2023 at $272.0 million. Monthly and weekly movements since then are in EximDataX.
Does Israel also import citrus fruit?
Yes. Israel imported $736 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly from Morocco, Italy and Egypt. On balance Israel is a net exporter of this product, by about $173.9 million a year.
What is the HS code for citrus fruit?
The HS code for citrus fruit is heading 0805. In Israel the largest six-digit codes were 0805.21 (60% of the value) and 0805.40 (23%). It sits in HS chapter 08 (fruit and nuts, edible; peel of citrus fruit or melons). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 0805 page.
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