Israel

While volume sales of televisions in Israel have continued to increase in 2023, growth looks set to be slightly lower than that recorded in 2022. This is partly explained by maturity, comparatively long replacement cycles and the fact that many…

In 2022, Israel’s hosiery sales were boosted by a protracted winter, which ended much later than usual, and retail stores adapting to the weather and continuing to push their winter products with bigger discounts. On the other hand, 2023 saw…

The cost of living has continued to rise in 2023. Israel's rate of inflation reached 5.3% in January 2023, the highest since 2008. Housing prices rose 20.3% in 2022. Electricity prices rose by 8.6% in August 2022 and, as the price of coal continued…

Local consumers are increasingly interested in on-the-go and easy-to-make foods, while simultaneously seeking the healthiest food options.

Local consumers are increasingly interested in healthy and convenient food options, with demand also remaining steady for indulgent dairy products. However, in response to growing vegetarian, vegan and flexitarian trends, plant-based products…

Rising awareness of healthier ingredients and overall health and wellbeing continued to influence consumers’ purchasing decisions in 2022. In particular, there were an increasing number of players highlighting locally produced snacks that utilise…

The bottled water category is enjoying steady growth due to a new government tax that is being applied to sugary drinks. The imposition of the tax is encouraging many consumers to move away from the now expensive, sugary carbonated drinks towards…

During the height of the COVID-19 pandemic Israeli consumers became more aware and interested in health and fitness, increasingly searching for products with positive nutritional benefits. This was positive for oats, hot breakfast cereals and…

Ice cream is expected to see current value growth in Israel in 2024. As in other categories, price rises made a major contribution to value growth. In May 2023, the price of raw milk increased, which led to many brands increasing the prices of their…

Sales of imaging devices in Israel have continued to fall sharply in 2023, with the digital cameras and digital camcorders categories both poised to register double-digit declines in volume terms. Demand for these product types has been shrinking for…