foreign agricultural service gain report global agriculture information network voluntary public distribution date 10 24 2001 is1009 israel kosher foods the world s largest market approved by thomas pomeroy us embassy prepared tully friedgut highlights for food is over 13 billion with imports accounting about 2 holds 30 of import share a variety value added processed products from increasing their sales while commodity to may be very price sensitive and dependent on growth rates in israeli economy specialty branded can develop hold if they meet taste preferences includes psd changes no trade matrix unscheduled cairo eg1 unclassified usda table contents executive summary 1 consumption supply economic 3 4 5 distinctions 6 law practice chief rabbinate 8 special wine meat poultry 9 ultra orthodox consumers
