date:Apr 18, 2016
e the domestic market is also large. The average per capita consumption stands at 5 kg per year, making Israel one the largest consumers worldwide. Of the 80,000 tonnes produced annually, about 35 to 40 percent is sold on the domestic market.
Europe is the main export destination. During the winter months, Israel has the largest share in this market. Demand is growing steadily and this is boosting the expansion of the acreage, with about 250 new hectares per year. One of the biggest advantages