Israel: Retail Foods 2018
Israel is a net importer of all major categories of food products. The retail food market faces slow growth, limited competition, and high prices. Israeli food prices are 19 percent higher than the OECD average. Israeli citizens spend more than 16.7 percent of their income on food and beverages. In general, consumers choose to shop at supermarkets over traditional markets due to competitive prices and longer hours of operation. Over 61 percent of consumers buy their food at supermarkets.
