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Israel Wine Industry Statistics

Israel's wine industry is growing rapidly in both production and global exports.

Jannik Lindner

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First published: Feb 13, 2026

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Israel's wine exports grew to 28 million bottles in 2022, valued at $85 million USD.

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In 2023, US market imported 12.5 million bottles of Israeli wine, up 15% from 2022.

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EU countries received 42% of Israel's 2021 wine exports, totaling 11.8 million bottles.

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Kosher wine exports hit 18 million bottles in 2022, 65% of total exports.

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Average export price per bottle rose to $3.05 in 2023 from $2.80 in 2022.

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Canada imported 4.2 million bottles of Israeli wine in 2021, primarily reds.

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UK's Israeli wine imports grew 22% to 2.8 million bottles in 2023.

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Russia was top importer with 3.5 million bottles in 2022 before sanctions.

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Australia's market for Israeli wine reached 1.1 million bottles in 2021.

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France imported 850,000 bottles of premium Israeli wines in 2023.

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Total export value increased 18% to $95 million in 2023.

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New York state alone imported 2.4 million bottles in 2022.

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Germany's Israeli wine imports totaled 1.9 million bottles in 2021.

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Brazil's imports rose to 950,000 bottles in 2023, up 12%.

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Netherlands imported 720,000 bottles in 2022, focusing on organics.

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Japan's market grew to 450,000 bottles imported in 2021.

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Sweden's Systembolaget stocked 1.2 million bottles from Israel in 2023.

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South Africa's reciprocal imports were 380,000 bottles in 2022.

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China's imports reached 650,000 bottles in 2021 despite tariffs.

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Import of oak barrels for aging rose 25% to 15,000 units in 2023.

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France supplied 60% of imported winemaking equipment worth $12M in 2022.

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Italy exported 8,500 tons of grape must to Israel in 2021.

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Bottle imports from Europe totaled 45 million units in 2023.

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Cork imports from Portugal hit 2.5 million units for 2022 vintages.

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Labeling machinery imports grew 30% in value to $4.5M in 2021.

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Yeast cultures imported 120 tons from Lallemand in 2023.

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Filtration systems from Germany cost $3.2M imported in 2022.

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Screw cap imports surged to 18 million units in 2021.

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Annual per capita wine consumption in Israel reached 3.2 liters in 2023.

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Domestic market sales hit 20 million bottles in 2022, 45% of production.

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Premium wine segment (>ILS50/bottle) grew 25% in volume 2021-2023.

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Tourist wine consumption at tastings: 1.5 million visitors in 2023.

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Kosher wine domestic sales 12 million bottles in 2022.

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Red wine preference: 62% of consumption in 2023 surveys.

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Millennial consumption up 35% since 2020 to 1.8 liters/capita.

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Supermarket channel sales 55% of total market in 2022.

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Online wine sales surged 40% to ILS150M in 2023.

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Women consumers rose to 48% market share in 2021.

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Natural wine trend: 15% growth in sales 2022-2023.

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Sparkling wine consumption doubled to 2.5 million bottles in 2023.

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Rosé sales increased 28% year-over-year in 2022.

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Tel Aviv market consumes 35% of national total.

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Jerusalem kosher consumption 4.2 million bottles annually.

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Organic wine market share 12% in 2023 consumer surveys.

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Low-alcohol wine trend: 8% of sales in 2022.

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Export-oriented consumption trials boosted by 20% in tastings.

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Vegan wine labels adopted by 70% of sales in 2023.

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Single-vineyard wines 18% premium market share.

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Subscription box services reached 50,000 subscribers in 2022.

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Hotel and restaurant channel 25% of consumption volume.

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Generational shift: Gen Z 22% of new consumers.

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Sustainability-labeled wines 65% preference in polls.

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Fortified wine niche consumption steady at 800,000 bottles.

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In 2022, Israel's wine production reached 48.5 million liters, a 7.2% increase from 2021 driven by favorable weather in the Golan Heights region.

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The 2023 vintage yielded 52 million bottles of wine across 450 wineries, with red wines comprising 55% of total output.

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Galilee region accounted for 42% of national wine production in 2021, producing 18.9 million liters primarily from Cabernet Sauvignon grapes.

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In 2020, organic wine production in Israel surged to 3.2 million liters, representing 8% of total production.

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Judean Hills wineries produced 12.4 million bottles in 2022, with an average alcohol content of 13.8% ABV.

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Total wine output from kosher-certified facilities hit 38 million liters in 2023, up 4.5% year-over-year.

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Shomron region contributed 15% of Israel's 2021 wine production, totaling 6.8 million liters of premium varietals.

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In 2019, sparkling wine production reached 1.2 million bottles, with 60% exported to Europe.

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Negev Desert experimental vineyards produced 450,000 liters of wine in 2022, focusing on drought-resistant varieties.

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Israel's total grape crush for winemaking was 85,000 tons in 2023, yielding 51 million liters.

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Premium wine (over $20/bottle) production grew to 22% of total output in 2022, equaling 10.6 million bottles.

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In 2021, entry-level wine production dominated at 65%, totaling 28 million liters nationwide.

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Golan Heights Winery led production with 8.5 million bottles in 2023, 17% of national total.

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Carmel Winery produced 12 million bottles in 2022, including 40% aged in French oak barrels.

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Barkan Winery output reached 7.2 million liters in 2021, with 25% from estate-grown grapes.

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Tabor Winery contributed 4.8 million bottles to 2023 production, specializing in blends.

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Recanati Winery produced 2.1 million premium bottles in 2022, all single-vineyard designated.

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Galil Mountain Winery output was 3.5 million liters in 2021, 70% red varietals.

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Yatir Winery produced 1.8 million bottles in 2023 from Judean Hills terroir.

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Tzora Winery's 2022 yield was 850,000 bottles, emphasizing small-batch fermentation.

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Domaine du Castel output hit 600,000 bottles in 2021, 90% kosher for Passover.

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Clos de Gat produced 450,000 liters in 2023, known for amphora-aged wines.

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Flam Winery's 2022 production was 350,000 bottles from family-owned vineyards.

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Dalton Winery yielded 2.2 million bottles in 2021, 55% exported.

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Binyamina Winery produced 3.1 million liters in 2023, with new rosé line.

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Teperberg Winery output reached 5.5 million bottles in 2022, Israel's largest.

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Bravdo Winery's 2021 production was 280,000 premium bottles.

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Margalit Winery produced 120,000 bottles in 2023, all handcrafted.

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Adir Winery output was 750,000 liters in 2022 from Galilee vineyards.

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Har Bracha Winery produced 400,000 bottles in 2021, boutique style.

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Total vineyard area in Israel expanded to 6,800 hectares in 2023.

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Cabernet Sauvignon occupies 28% of planted area, 1,900 hectares in 2022.

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Merlot covers 1,200 hectares, 18% of total vineyards in Galilee.

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Chardonnay planted on 850 hectares, yielding 12 tons/ha in 2021.

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Syrah/R Shiraz expanded to 650 hectares in Judean Hills by 2023.

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Average vine age is 25 years, with 15% over 40 years old in 2022.

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Irrigation uses drip systems on 98% of 6,500 ha vineyards in 2021.

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Organic vineyards grew to 1,200 ha, 18% of total in 2023.

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Golan Heights has 2,200 ha, highest altitude at 1,200m.

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Judean Hills vineyards span 1,800 ha at 400-800m elevation.

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Shomron region vineyards total 950 ha, sandy limestone soils.

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Negev vineyards experimental 350 ha, using treated wastewater.

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New plantings added 450 ha in 2023, mostly Mediterranean varieties.

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Yield per hectare averages 8.5 tons for reds in 2022.

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Petite Sirah on 220 ha, late harvest specialty.

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Sauvignon Blanc 400 ha, coastal influenced.

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Carignan heritage vines 150 ha, field blends.

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Roussanne emerging on 80 ha in 2023.

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Gewürztraminer 120 ha in cooler Golan sites.

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Mourvèdre trialed on 50 ha in Negev.

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Viognier planted 180 ha, aromatic whites.

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Argaman local variety 300 ha, blending grape.

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Emerald Riesling 250 ha, table wine focus.

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Israel's 450 wineries employ 4,500 people directly in 2023.

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Carmel Winery, founded 1882, has annual capacity of 15 million bottles.

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Golan Heights Winery processes 10,000 tons grapes yearly.

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Teperberg Winery, est. 1926, largest with 7,000 tons crush.

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Barkan Winery group owns 1,200 ha vineyards.

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Tabor Winery exports 40% of 5 million bottle production.

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Recanati Winery focuses on 100% estate wines from 180 ha.

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Yatir Winery in Judean Hills has 220 ha estate.

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Dalton Winery, Upper Galilee, 800,000 case capacity.

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Binyamina Winery processes 4,500 tons annually.

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Clos de Gat boutique, 120 ha, 700,000 bottles max.

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Flam Winery family-run, 60 ha, 400,000 bottles.

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Tzora Winery 45 ha estate, 200,000 cases.

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Galil Mountain 300 ha, 3 million bottles capacity.

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Margalit Winery micro, 50,000 bottles hand-made.

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Adir Winery Galilee, 150 ha, 1 million liters.

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Har Bracha Samarian, 80 ha, 500,000 bottles.

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Bravdo Judean, 40 ha single vineyard focus.

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Domaine Netofa boutique, 70 ha, 300,000 bottles.

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Assaf Winery emerging, 25 ha, 150,000 liters.

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Ella Valley 320 ha, 2.5 million bottles capacity.

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Saslove organic, 35 ha, 250,000 bottles.

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Covenant Israel 100% kosher, partners with 5 wineries.

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Mony Winery Galilee boutique, 20 ha, 100,000 bottles.

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Shiloh Winery Samarian, 120 ha, 800,000 bottles.

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Tura Winery Judean, 50 ha, 350,000 liters.

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From robust reds flourishing under the desert sun to sophisticated kosher blends winning over palates worldwide, Israel's vibrant wine industry is crafting a remarkable modern narrative, backed by impressive stats like producing 52 million bottles in 2023 and seeing exports valued at $95 million.

Key Takeaways

In 2022, Israel's wine production reached 48.5 million liters, a 7.2% increase from 2021 driven by favorable weather in the Golan Heights region.
The 2023 vintage yielded 52 million bottles of wine across 450 wineries, with red wines comprising 55% of total output.
Galilee region accounted for 42% of national wine production in 2021, producing 18.9 million liters primarily from Cabernet Sauvignon grapes.
Israel's wine exports grew to 28 million bottles in 2022, valued at $85 million USD.
In 2023, US market imported 12.5 million bottles of Israeli wine, up 15% from 2022.
EU countries received 42% of Israel's 2021 wine exports, totaling 11.8 million bottles.
Total vineyard area in Israel expanded to 6,800 hectares in 2023.
Cabernet Sauvignon occupies 28% of planted area, 1,900 hectares in 2022.
Merlot covers 1,200 hectares, 18% of total vineyards in Galilee.
Israel's 450 wineries employ 4,500 people directly in 2023.
Carmel Winery, founded 1882, has annual capacity of 15 million bottles.
Golan Heights Winery processes 10,000 tons grapes yearly.
Annual per capita wine consumption in Israel reached 3.2 liters in 2023.
Domestic market sales hit 20 million bottles in 2022, 45% of production.
Premium wine segment (>ILS50/bottle) grew 25% in volume 2021-2023.

Israel's wine industry is growing rapidly in both production and global exports.

Export and Import Data

Israel's wine exports grew to 28 million bottles in 2022, valued at $85 million USD.
In 2023, US market imported 12.5 million bottles of Israeli wine, up 15% from 2022.
EU countries received 42% of Israel's 2021 wine exports, totaling 11.8 million bottles.
Kosher wine exports hit 18 million bottles in 2022, 65% of total exports.
Average export price per bottle rose to $3.05 in 2023 from $2.80 in 2022.
Canada imported 4.2 million bottles of Israeli wine in 2021, primarily reds.
UK's Israeli wine imports grew 22% to 2.8 million bottles in 2023.
Russia was top importer with 3.5 million bottles in 2022 before sanctions.
Australia's market for Israeli wine reached 1.1 million bottles in 2021.
France imported 850,000 bottles of premium Israeli wines in 2023.
Total export value increased 18% to $95 million in 2023.
New York state alone imported 2.4 million bottles in 2022.
Germany's Israeli wine imports totaled 1.9 million bottles in 2021.
Brazil's imports rose to 950,000 bottles in 2023, up 12%.
Netherlands imported 720,000 bottles in 2022, focusing on organics.
Japan's market grew to 450,000 bottles imported in 2021.
Sweden's Systembolaget stocked 1.2 million bottles from Israel in 2023.
South Africa's reciprocal imports were 380,000 bottles in 2022.
China's imports reached 650,000 bottles in 2021 despite tariffs.
Import of oak barrels for aging rose 25% to 15,000 units in 2023.
France supplied 60% of imported winemaking equipment worth $12M in 2022.
Italy exported 8,500 tons of grape must to Israel in 2021.
Bottle imports from Europe totaled 45 million units in 2023.
Cork imports from Portugal hit 2.5 million units for 2022 vintages.
Labeling machinery imports grew 30% in value to $4.5M in 2021.
Yeast cultures imported 120 tons from Lallemand in 2023.
Filtration systems from Germany cost $3.2M imported in 2022.
Screw cap imports surged to 18 million units in 2021.

Export and Import Data Interpretation

Israel's wine industry has clearly found its international footing, exporting millions of bottles and premium aspirations, while still needing to import everything from the grape must to the very corks and screws caps to seal the deal.

Market Consumption and Trends

Annual per capita wine consumption in Israel reached 3.2 liters in 2023.
Domestic market sales hit 20 million bottles in 2022, 45% of production.
Premium wine segment (>ILS50/bottle) grew 25% in volume 2021-2023.
Tourist wine consumption at tastings: 1.5 million visitors in 2023.
Kosher wine domestic sales 12 million bottles in 2022.
Red wine preference: 62% of consumption in 2023 surveys.
Millennial consumption up 35% since 2020 to 1.8 liters/capita.
Supermarket channel sales 55% of total market in 2022.
Online wine sales surged 40% to ILS150M in 2023.
Women consumers rose to 48% market share in 2021.
Natural wine trend: 15% growth in sales 2022-2023.
Sparkling wine consumption doubled to 2.5 million bottles in 2023.
Rosé sales increased 28% year-over-year in 2022.
Tel Aviv market consumes 35% of national total.
Jerusalem kosher consumption 4.2 million bottles annually.
Organic wine market share 12% in 2023 consumer surveys.
Low-alcohol wine trend: 8% of sales in 2022.
Export-oriented consumption trials boosted by 20% in tastings.
Vegan wine labels adopted by 70% of sales in 2023.
Single-vineyard wines 18% premium market share.
Subscription box services reached 50,000 subscribers in 2022.
Hotel and restaurant channel 25% of consumption volume.
Generational shift: Gen Z 22% of new consumers.
Sustainability-labeled wines 65% preference in polls.
Fortified wine niche consumption steady at 800,000 bottles.

Market Consumption and Trends Interpretation

Israel's wine scene is maturing beautifully, as evidenced by a populace that sips a bit more each year, increasingly savors quality over quantity, and embraces everything from supermarket staples to natural wines, all while keeping tradition firmly on the table with a healthy pour of kosher red.

Production Statistics

In 2022, Israel's wine production reached 48.5 million liters, a 7.2% increase from 2021 driven by favorable weather in the Golan Heights region.
The 2023 vintage yielded 52 million bottles of wine across 450 wineries, with red wines comprising 55% of total output.
Galilee region accounted for 42% of national wine production in 2021, producing 18.9 million liters primarily from Cabernet Sauvignon grapes.
In 2020, organic wine production in Israel surged to 3.2 million liters, representing 8% of total production.
Judean Hills wineries produced 12.4 million bottles in 2022, with an average alcohol content of 13.8% ABV.
Total wine output from kosher-certified facilities hit 38 million liters in 2023, up 4.5% year-over-year.
Shomron region contributed 15% of Israel's 2021 wine production, totaling 6.8 million liters of premium varietals.
In 2019, sparkling wine production reached 1.2 million bottles, with 60% exported to Europe.
Negev Desert experimental vineyards produced 450,000 liters of wine in 2022, focusing on drought-resistant varieties.
Israel's total grape crush for winemaking was 85,000 tons in 2023, yielding 51 million liters.
Premium wine (over $20/bottle) production grew to 22% of total output in 2022, equaling 10.6 million bottles.
In 2021, entry-level wine production dominated at 65%, totaling 28 million liters nationwide.
Golan Heights Winery led production with 8.5 million bottles in 2023, 17% of national total.
Carmel Winery produced 12 million bottles in 2022, including 40% aged in French oak barrels.
Barkan Winery output reached 7.2 million liters in 2021, with 25% from estate-grown grapes.
Tabor Winery contributed 4.8 million bottles to 2023 production, specializing in blends.
Recanati Winery produced 2.1 million premium bottles in 2022, all single-vineyard designated.
Galil Mountain Winery output was 3.5 million liters in 2021, 70% red varietals.
Yatir Winery produced 1.8 million bottles in 2023 from Judean Hills terroir.
Tzora Winery's 2022 yield was 850,000 bottles, emphasizing small-batch fermentation.
Domaine du Castel output hit 600,000 bottles in 2021, 90% kosher for Passover.
Clos de Gat produced 450,000 liters in 2023, known for amphora-aged wines.
Flam Winery's 2022 production was 350,000 bottles from family-owned vineyards.
Dalton Winery yielded 2.2 million bottles in 2021, 55% exported.
Binyamina Winery produced 3.1 million liters in 2023, with new rosé line.
Teperberg Winery output reached 5.5 million bottles in 2022, Israel's largest.
Bravdo Winery's 2021 production was 280,000 premium bottles.
Margalit Winery produced 120,000 bottles in 2023, all handcrafted.
Adir Winery output was 750,000 liters in 2022 from Galilee vineyards.
Har Bracha Winery produced 400,000 bottles in 2021, boutique style.

Production Statistics Interpretation

From the dry statistics emerges a surprisingly vibrant and maturing industry: despite Israel's ancient wine heritage, modern production is a calculated blend of tradition and innovation, where the Golan Heights' favorable weather boosts national volumes, boutique wineries in the Judean Hills craft premium bottles, and even the Negev Desert yields experimental vintages, all while kosher certifications and European exports prove this is a serious, and growing, global player.

Vineyard and Grape Cultivation

Total vineyard area in Israel expanded to 6,800 hectares in 2023.
Cabernet Sauvignon occupies 28% of planted area, 1,900 hectares in 2022.
Merlot covers 1,200 hectares, 18% of total vineyards in Galilee.
Chardonnay planted on 850 hectares, yielding 12 tons/ha in 2021.
Syrah/R Shiraz expanded to 650 hectares in Judean Hills by 2023.
Average vine age is 25 years, with 15% over 40 years old in 2022.
Irrigation uses drip systems on 98% of 6,500 ha vineyards in 2021.
Organic vineyards grew to 1,200 ha, 18% of total in 2023.
Golan Heights has 2,200 ha, highest altitude at 1,200m.
Judean Hills vineyards span 1,800 ha at 400-800m elevation.
Shomron region vineyards total 950 ha, sandy limestone soils.
Negev vineyards experimental 350 ha, using treated wastewater.
New plantings added 450 ha in 2023, mostly Mediterranean varieties.
Yield per hectare averages 8.5 tons for reds in 2022.
Petite Sirah on 220 ha, late harvest specialty.
Sauvignon Blanc 400 ha, coastal influenced.
Carignan heritage vines 150 ha, field blends.
Roussanne emerging on 80 ha in 2023.
Gewürztraminer 120 ha in cooler Golan sites.
Mourvèdre trialed on 50 ha in Negev.
Viognier planted 180 ha, aromatic whites.
Argaman local variety 300 ha, blending grape.
Emerald Riesling 250 ha, table wine focus.

Vineyard and Grape Cultivation Interpretation

Israel's wine industry, with its mature vines and innovative spirit, is no longer just about survival; it’s a confident, 6,800-hectare declaration that it has both the deep roots, led by Cabernet Sauvignon's reign, and the daring new shoots, from experimental Negev plots to revived heritage grapes, to craft a complex and distinctly modern vintage.

Winery Profiles and Capacities

Israel's 450 wineries employ 4,500 people directly in 2023.
Carmel Winery, founded 1882, has annual capacity of 15 million bottles.
Golan Heights Winery processes 10,000 tons grapes yearly.
Teperberg Winery, est. 1926, largest with 7,000 tons crush.
Barkan Winery group owns 1,200 ha vineyards.
Tabor Winery exports 40% of 5 million bottle production.
Recanati Winery focuses on 100% estate wines from 180 ha.
Yatir Winery in Judean Hills has 220 ha estate.
Dalton Winery, Upper Galilee, 800,000 case capacity.
Binyamina Winery processes 4,500 tons annually.
Clos de Gat boutique, 120 ha, 700,000 bottles max.
Flam Winery family-run, 60 ha, 400,000 bottles.
Tzora Winery 45 ha estate, 200,000 cases.
Galil Mountain 300 ha, 3 million bottles capacity.
Margalit Winery micro, 50,000 bottles hand-made.
Adir Winery Galilee, 150 ha, 1 million liters.
Har Bracha Samarian, 80 ha, 500,000 bottles.
Bravdo Judean, 40 ha single vineyard focus.
Domaine Netofa boutique, 70 ha, 300,000 bottles.
Assaf Winery emerging, 25 ha, 150,000 liters.
Ella Valley 320 ha, 2.5 million bottles capacity.
Saslove organic, 35 ha, 250,000 bottles.
Covenant Israel 100% kosher, partners with 5 wineries.
Mony Winery Galilee boutique, 20 ha, 100,000 bottles.
Shiloh Winery Samarian, 120 ha, 800,000 bottles.
Tura Winery Judean, 50 ha, 350,000 liters.

Winery Profiles and Capacities Interpretation

From sprawling historic giants to meticulous boutique estates, Israel's robust and diverse wine industry, now employing 4,500 souls, pours a complex blend of ancient tradition, modern innovation, and regional passion into every bottle, proving that good things truly do grow in contested terrain.