required report public distribution date 9 26 2006 gain number is2026 israel exporter guide annual approved by chris rittgers us embassy prepared gilad shachar highlights a thriving retail sector and strong institutional buyers makes promising market for exporters of high value food products in addition solid economic growth is maintaining firm overall demand to take advantage these opportunities should consider participating exhibitions also be familiar with import regulations guidelines includes psd changes no trade matrix tel aviv is1 section i overview page 3 demographic situation consumer buying & eating habits table 1 monthly household consumption expenditure 4 2 purchase outlet type 5 the challenges 6 imports main country groups million chart countries 7 ii business tips 8 local customs valuation taxes