Israeli Wine, $2 Billion Industry
“Israelis are not big drinkers, but wine consumption in the country is nevertheless on the rise, a recent survey by the local 1848 Vineyard, has found.”
“The poll, held ahead of the High Holidays and released Thursday, found that the average Israeli consumes only around 5.5 liters of wine a year. Twenty percent of Israelis purchase a bottle of wine every week, while 30% do so once a month.”
“Around 10 large vineyards and 250 boutique and premium vineyards operate in Israel today to serve the country’s market. Local wines win prestigious awards at international wine competitions. Wine sales have increased 2.5% annually in recent years, and increase 19% above average ahead of Rosh Hashanah and the High Holidays.”
Source: http://www.israelhayom.com/2017/07/20/while-wine-consumption-is-on-the-rise-israelis-still-not-big-drinkers/
“The average Israeli over the age of 18 probably drinks about 8 liters of wine a year. That’s about 40 glasses of wine a year, significantly less than one glass a week.”
“The fact is, in the Gush Dan area in the central part of the country, annual consumption is pretty close to other new, world markets, hovering at about 15 liters a year per annum, much higher than the rest of Israel.”
Source: https://www.haaretz.com/food/.premium-is-wine-consumption-in-israel-dying-on-the-vine-1.5341364
“In 2011, Israeli wine exports totaled over $26.7 million.”
Source: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Israeli_wine
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