During the War of Iron Swords, the deterioration of trade relations between Israel and Turkey has led to a significant decrease in imports of vegetables and fruits for Israeli stores and retail chains. The Ministry of Agriculture is currently seeking another supplier for these goods as onions, cucumbers, peppers, zucchini, tomatoes, and pears have been severely impacted by Turkey’s halt in trading with Israel. Despite this, the Ministry of Agriculture states that there will be no shortage of these goods.
Imports from Turkey have been declining since the start of the war and their share has decreased significantly. For instance, in April only 70 tons out of 3000 tons of tomatoes imported into Israel came from Turkey. On the other hand, Israel’s agricultural exports to Turkey are modest, with annual imports worth $16 million for dates and $11 million for vegetable seeds. Currently there is no reciprocal influence on Turkey’s economy from Israel.
The Ministry of Agriculture is actively working to find alternative suppliers for these goods to ensure that Israeli stores continue to have access to fresh produce. They are committed to maintaining a steady supply chain and addressing any potential gaps in imports from Turkey.
