1、 THIS REPORT CONTAINS ASSESSMENTS OF COMMODITY AND TRADE ISSUES MADE BY USDA STAFF AND NOT NECESSARILY STATEMENTS OF OFFICIAL U.S.GOVERNMENT POLICY Voluntary Report Voluntary-Public Distribution Date:October 04,2024 Report Number:IS2024-0019 Report Name:Retail Foods Country:Israel Post:Tel Aviv Repo

2、rt Category:Retail Foods Prepared By:HIla Zakay Approved By:Jenny Morgan Report Highlights:Israel is a net importer of all major categories of food products.The Israeli food retail sector was estimated to be$20.7 billion in 2023,and during the same year,Israel imported around$4.96 million of consume

3、r-oriented products.However,towards the end of 2023,consumer-oriented agricultural imports slightly decreased because of a disruption in shipping due to Houthi attacks on vessels in the Red Sea.With the ongoing regional conflict,Israeli preferences for consumer-oriented food products have changed to

4、 match their changing lifestyle.While many consumers are very price sensitive,others are willing to pay a premium for high quality products.However,as prices remain high,the Israeli government continues to reform its food legislation in efforts to reduce prices and streamline imports.THIS REPORT CON

5、TAINS ASSESSMENTS OF COMMODITY AND TRADE ISSUES MADE BY USDA STAFF AND NOT NECESSARILY STATEMENTS OF OFFICIAL U.S.GOVERNMENT POLICY Quick Facts CY 2023 Imports of Consumer-Oriented Products*$4.96 million(U.S.billion)List of Top 10 Growth Products in Israel*1)Dairy Products 2)Baked Goods,Cereals,Past

6、a 3)Chewing Gum&Candy 4)Beer 5)Non-Alcoholic Bev.6)Chocolate&Cocoa Products 7)Eggs&Products 8)Dogs and Cat Food 9)Condiments&Sauces 10)Poultry Meat&Products Food Industry by Channels(U.S.billion)Retail Food Industry$20.7 Food Service-HRI$8.1 Food Processing$13.62 Food and Agriculture Exports*$8.6 To