Classification
Product TypeProcessed Food
Product FormDried granules
Industry PositionShelf-stable seasoning / processed vegetable product
Market
Dried garlic granules in Israel are a shelf-stable seasoning used in home cooking and foodservice, typically sold as packaged spice products and also handled as an ingredient for industrial users. Israel’s domestic garlic production is limited relative to global supply, so market availability for dried forms is largely supported by imports and local packing/blending by spice companies. Import clearance is governed by Israel’s Ministry of Health National Food Services via importer registration, product declarations/approvals, and shipment release through quarantine stations at ports and border crossings. A prominent local spice brand active in this category is Tavliney Pereg (Sugat Group), which distributes through supermarkets, grocery chains, and direct online sales.
Market RoleImport-dependent consumer market with domestic distribution/packing by local spice companies
Domestic RoleRetail spice/seasoning category and food-industry input; domestic activity centers on distribution, packing, and blending rather than primary garlic production
SeasonalityYear-round market availability due to the product’s shelf-stable nature and reliance on imports plus local distribution.
Risks
Geopolitical and Security HighRegional conflict escalation can disrupt shipping operations, routing/insurance, and port logistics for imports into Israel, creating supply interruptions and delays for imported shelf-stable foods such as dried garlic granules.Use multi-origin sourcing options, maintain buffer inventory in Israel, and plan alternative routing/entry points (e.g., flexibility between major Mediterranean ports and airfreight for urgent replenishment).
Regulatory Compliance HighShipments can be delayed or blocked if importer registration, product declaration/approval status, or required release documentation is incomplete; customs release without quarantine-station approval is prohibited for imported plant-based foods.Pre-validate importer registration validity, product classification (regular vs sensitive), label compliance (including Hebrew nutrition panel and any required red symbols), and the quarantine-station document checklist before shipping.
Food Safety MediumImported plant-based foods may be subject to sampling and authorized laboratory testing; adverse results (microbiological or chemical) can prevent marketing until normal results are obtained and may trigger enforcement actions.Require shipment-level certificates of analysis aligned to importer requirements, implement supplier HACCP controls and preventive sanitation for low-moisture foods, and perform pre-shipment residue/contaminant checks when risk is elevated.
Plant Health MediumWhere classified as a regulated plant/plant-product import, missing plant-protection documentation or import-licensing steps can delay clearance and require corrective actions at entry.Confirm in advance whether the specific dried garlic form requires Ministry of Agriculture plant-product import licensing and/or phytosanitary documentation, and align shipment paperwork accordingly.
FAQ
What approvals are typically needed to import dried garlic granules into Israel as a plant-based food product?Importers generally need a valid Ministry of Health National Food Services importer registration certificate and a valid product declaration/approval record (regular-food declaration confirmation or sensitive-food early approval, depending on classification). Each shipment must then be released through the Ministry of Health quarantine-station process before customs clearance.
Which customs classification is commonly relevant for dried garlic granules in Israel?Israel’s customs book lists dried vegetables under heading 0712 and includes a dried garlic line under subheading 071290 (shown as a dried garlic item code such as 0712901000 in the Israel Tax Authority customs book). Final classification should be confirmed in the Israel Tax Authority customs tariff system for the specific product form.
Is kosher positioning relevant for dried garlic granules sold in Israel?Yes. Kosher positioning is commonly used for retail spices in Israel; for example, granulated garlic products in the Pereg range are marketed as kosher, and Pereg is a major spice brand distributed through mainstream retail channels.