Israel's Avocado Exports Set to Break Records Amid Global Demand
Translated & summarized from Vesty by baba
Israel's avocado exports are expected to hit a record 170,000 tons this year, with a total harvest projected at over 280,000 tons. Key advantages include a strategic export window, logistical proximity to Europe, and advanced agricultural technology.
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- Israeli avocado exports to reach record 170,000 tons this year.
- Total avocado harvest expected to exceed 280,000 tons.
- Strategic export window and proximity to Europe boost sales.
- Israel leads in agricultural technology for avocado cultivation.
- Workers continued harvesting despite wartime difficulties.
Israel's avocado exports are projected to reach a record 170,000 tons this year, an increase of 20,000 tons from the previous year, according to a September 18 review by Galil Export. This comes as the fruit harvesting season opens, with expectations of a bumper crop exceeding 280,000 tons, up from 230,000 tons last year. Over half of the harvest will consist of popular export varieties like Hass, BL, Ettinger, GEM, and Pinkerton.
Amir Bachar, CEO of Avocado Gal in Kiryat Shmona, anticipates an "absolute record yield" in the Upper Galilee, with nearly 70% of the fruit destined for export, based on orders placed months in advance. Bachar noted that despite the difficulties during wartime, workers from diverse communities, including Druze women from Maarar, Bedouins from Tuva, and residents of Kiryat Shmona and surrounding areas, continued working without interruption. He highlighted avocado cultivation as economically advantageous and relatively easy to manage compared to other fruits like peaches and apples.
Megan Shenhav from Kibbutz Dafna, which cultivates avocados on approximately 900 dunams (about 222 acres), plans to expand her plantation. She explained that the changing climate has shifted agricultural priorities from apples, pears, and citrus to avocados, driven by increasing global demand for Israeli produce.
Israeli avocados possess key competitive advantages, including a "strategic seasonal window" from September to May. During this period, European markets see reduced supply from South American competitors, allowing Israel to sell at consistently high, premium prices. Proximity to Europe offers logistical benefits, ensuring faster delivery and fresher fruit with minimized spoilage. Furthermore, Israel's leadership in agricultural technology contributes to the development of new varieties, including the globally sought-after Hass.
This information was published by Vesti, an Israeli news outlet, and is part of their special section on avocados.
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