Key Market Indicators
Israeli container traffic volume is projected to grow significantly in the coming years. According to recent forecasts, the volume is expected to reach approximately 3.67 million twenty-foot equivalent units (TEUs) by 2028. This marks an increase from around 3.29 million TEUs recorded in 2023, translating to an average annual growth rate of 1.8%. Since 2006, Israel has seen a steady rise in container traffic demand, averaging a year-on-year growth rate of 2.2%. In the global rankings for 2023, Israel held the 40th position, with Portugal slightly ahead, also handling about 3.29 million TEUs. Leading the rankings in container traffic were Slovenia, the United States, and Singapore, occupying the second, third, and fourth spots respectively.
