Tropical fruit exports from Israel: data, top buyers and prices
Exports of tropical fruit by Israel reached $753.3 million in 2024 (208.9 thousand tonnes). It ranks 6th of 191 countries for exports of this product. Value rose 24% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 11% a year on average.
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 | $753.3M | 208.9K t |
| 2023 | $609.6M | 179.7K t |
| 2022 | $517.4M | 158.8K t |
| 2021 | $490.7M | 156.2K t |
| 2020 | $386.2M | 104.5K t |
| 2019 | $415.9M | 128.6K t |
| 2018 | $325.7M | 101.3K t |
| 2017 | $372.8M | 121.7K t |
Where Israel exports tropical fruit to
Most of it went to France (23%), United Kingdom (14%), Netherlands (13%). Among the main buyer markets, Switzerland grew fastest (+66% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| France | $175.0M | 23% |
| United Kingdom | $103.6M | 14% |
| Netherlands | $101.3M | 14% |
| Russia | $87.6M | 12% |
| Germany | $71.6M | 9.5% |
| Italy | $28.9M | 3.8% |
| Poland | $26.6M | 3.5% |
| Spain | $23.1M | 3.1% |
| Slovenia | $19.2M | 2.6% |
| Switzerland | $15.8M | 2.1% |
Product types under HS 0804
| 0804.40 | Fruit, edible: avocados, fresh or dried | 60% |
| 0804.10 | Fruit, edible: dates, fresh or dried | 35% |
| 0804.50 | Fruit, edible: guavas, mangoes and mangosteens, fresh or dried | 5.3% |
| 0804.20 | Fruit, edible: figs, fresh or dried | 0.1% |
| 0804.30 | Fruit, edible: pineapples, fresh or dried | 0% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 0804.
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $3.61 per kg, 115% above the world average of $1.68. 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.
Tropical fruit imports to Israel
In 2024, Israel imported tropical fruit worth $20.2 million (15.3 thousand tonnes). Most of the value came from Costa Rica (48%), Turkey (10%), Switzerland (9%). Among the main suppliers, Costa Rica grew fastest (+105% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Costa Rica | $9.7M | 48% |
| Turkey | $2.1M | 10% |
| Switzerland | $1.9M | 9.2% |
| United Arab Emirates | $1.4M | 7% |
| Kenya | $1.4M | 7% |
| Dominican Republic | $702K | 3.5% |
| Ghana | $531K | 2.6% |
| Georgia | $470K | 2.3% |
| Malawi | $274K | 1.4% |
| Uganda | $252K | 1.3% |
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 0804: Dates, figs, pineapples, avocados, guavas, mangoes and mangosteens; fresh or dried.
Common questions
What is the value of tropical fruit exported by Israel?
Israel exported tropical fruit worth $753.3 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 208.9 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 6th of 191 countries worldwide, with 4% of world exports. The value was up 24% on 2023.
Which countries buy tropical fruit from Israel?
France was the largest buyer with 23% of the value ($175.0 million), followed by the United Kingdom (14%) and the Netherlands (13%). The top three together account for 50%, out of 73 buyer countries in total. Switzerland grew fastest among the top ten, up 66% on the year.
What is the average export price of tropical fruit per kg?
The average declared export value was about $3.61 per kg in 2024, 115% above the world average of $1.68 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 tropical fruit from Israel changed since 2017?
Exports went from $372.8 million in 2017 to $753.3 million in 2024, an increase of 102%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Monthly and weekly movements since then are in EximDataX.
Does Israel also import tropical fruit?
Yes. Israel imported $20.2 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly from Costa Rica, Turkey and Switzerland. On balance Israel is a net exporter of this product, by about $733.1 million a year.
What is the HS code for tropical fruit?
The HS code for tropical fruit is heading 0804. In Israel the largest six-digit codes were 0804.40 (60% of the value) and 0804.10 (35%). 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 0804 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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