Market research on consumer products, commercial industries, demo...
Market research on consumer products, commercial industries, demographics trends and consumer lifestyles in Israel. Includes comprehensive data and analysis, tables and charts, with five-year forecasts.
Sugar confectionery is expected to see current value growth in 2024. In 2023, the price of sugar globally increased significantly. This inevitably had a direct impact on the sugar confectionery category, as one of the main ingredients in products in…
Beer saw volume sales increase slightly in Israel in 2023. Growing interest in craft beer remained a very strong trend in the market. While it has been adversely impacted by the Israel-Hamas War, immediately prior to the outbreak of the war the craft…
Cigarettes saw a significant increase in volume sales in Israel in 2023. The outbreak of the Israel-Hamas War in October 2023 led to an increase in smoking, with more than one survey seeing a notable increase in the frequency of smoking amongst…
Colour cosmetics registered double-digit current value growth in Israel in 2023. The cosmetics imports reform that came into effect on 1 April 2023 means that importers and manufacturers no longer need to get a licence for cosmetics products that…
Menstrual care saw current value growth in Israel in 2023. Israel has updated its measures with regard to import procedures, easing requirements and introducing a self-declaration system. In July 2022, the Israeli government implemented the Import…
Vending was showing a stable performance in the post-pandemic landscape in 2023, with relatively few players across the level of brand share. These players have been operating in vending in Israel for many years, with steady client locations and…
On 1 November 2021, a considerable tax was placed on disposable plasticware: NIS11 per kg of single-use plastic plates and utensils. This tax nearly doubled the price of single-use plasticware overnight, as the Israeli government sought to reduce the…
Although Israel enjoys economic freedom, the war with Hamas is weighing on the country’s economic outlook. A resilient economy is slowing, as higher defence spending burdens state finances and business activity is interrupted by the conflict, but…
Cider/perry saw volume sales fall in Israel in 2023. As the cocktail trend grew in the local market, the RTD trend grew as well. Local consumers who want to have a lighter drink typically opt for RTDs as the market is growing and becoming more…
Retail in Israel in 2023 was affected by the political and economic panorama in the country, as the war continues. Inflation remained high and mortgages became much more expensive, with significant hikes in monthly repayments for homeowners. Added to…
Laundry care witnessed a second consecutive year of strong price rises in 2023, which notably dampened the purchase rate of these products by local consumers. On 1 November 2022, multinational player Unilever raised the prices of its products,…
Demand for home insecticides in Israel continued to decline in 2023, in line with its review period performance as a whole. This was mainly driven by the dominant format of spray/aerosol home insecticides, despite its affordability, as these products…
The tobacco market saw growth in Israel in 2023. The Israel-Hamas War caused a lot of stress, fear and uncertainty amongst locals, with many existing smokers smoking more frequently, and some former smokers returning to the habit. The outbreak of the…
Skin care saw double-digit current value growth in 2023. Notably, skin care products are being launched in larger pack sizes. While many creams and lotions used to be only found in 50ml, consumers can now find them in packaging of up to 450ml.…
The average unit price of toilet care in Israel continued to increase in 2023. Players blamed the price increases on the rising cost of raw materials, gas and electricity. In the context of the broader increase in the cost of living, this has led to…
The snacks market in Israel is set to see significant current value growth in 2024, primarily as a result of marked increases in prices across categories. Indeed, with price rises coming in the context of an uncertain economic environment, broader…
Gum is set to see a rise in sales in current value terms in Israel in 2024. As in other categories, gum value sales have been bolstered by rising prices. Mars increased the prices of its products, including Orbit gum, by up to 7% in May 2023. Strauss…
Cat food is expected to see current value growth in Israel in 2024. Despite the continued rise in the cost of living towards the end of the review period, local consumers are continuing to purchase premium foods and products for their cats. Locals…
Direct selling in Israel in 2023 was reported to have somewhat benefitted from consumers spending more time at home due to the geopolitical situation in the country. As such, products which can be delivered to consumers’ homes are attracting…
Big grocery retailers continued to expand their reach by opening convenience stores in Israel in 2023, targeting urban customers in a highly competitive environment to enhance accessibility and cater to the evolving needs of city-dwellers. This move…