Crustaceans imports in Israel: data, top suppliers and prices
Israel imported $21.5 million of crustaceans in 2024 (2.9 thousand tonnes). Value rose 6% on 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable.
Public statistics, latest complete year (2024). Values in US dollars. Page updated .
Imports by year, 2017-2024
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Year by year
| Year | Value | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $21.5M | 2.9K t |
| 2023 | $20.3M | 2.6K t |
| 2022 | $24.9M | 3.1K t |
| 2021 | $23.1M | 3.0K t |
| 2020 | $13.3M | 1.7K t |
| 2019 | $14.8M | 2.0K t |
| 2018 | $16.4M | 1.7K t |
| 2017 | $16.3M | 1.6K t |
Where Israel imports crustaceans from
One supplier dominates: Vietnam accounted for 52% of the value. Among the main suppliers, Sri Lanka grew fastest (+124% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Vietnam | $11.2M | 52% |
| India | $5.4M | 25% |
| Thailand | $1.1M | 5% |
| Germany | $1.0M | 4.7% |
| Sri Lanka | $635K | 3% |
| Argentina | $621K | 2.9% |
| China | $330K | 1.5% |
| Canada | $287K | 1.3% |
| Spain | $263K | 1.2% |
| Belgium | $177K | 0.8% |
Product types under HS 0306
| 0306.17 | Crustaceans: frozen, shrimps and prawns, excluding cold-water varieties, in shell or not, smoked, cooked or not before or during smoking: in shell… | 82% |
| 0306.16 | Crustaceans: frozen, cold-water shrimps and prawns (Pandalus spp., Crangon crangon), in shell or not, smoked, cooked or not before or during smoking… | 9.1% |
| 0306.14 | Crustaceans: frozen, crabs, in shell or not, smoked, cooked or not before or during smoking: in shell, cooked by steaming or by boiling in water | 4% |
| 0306.12 | Crustaceans: frozen, lobsters (Homarus spp.), in shell or not, smoked, cooked or not before or during smoking: in shell, cooked by steaming or by… | 1.7% |
| 0306.19 | Crustaceans: frozen, n.e.c. in item no. 0306.1, in shell or not, smoked, cooked or not before or during smoking: in shell, cooked by steaming or by… | 1.6% |
| 0306.32 | Crustaceans: live, fresh or chilled, lobsters (Homarus spp.), whether in shell or not | 1% |
| 0306.36 | Crustaceans: live, fresh or chilled, shrimps and prawns excluding cold-water varieties, in shell or not | 0.6% |
| 0306.33 | Crustaceans: live, fresh or chilled, crabs, whether in shell or not | 0.2% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 0306.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $7.36 per kg, close to the world average of $8.11.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Crustaceans exports from Israel
In 2024, Israel exported crustaceans worth $277 thousand (4 tonnes). One buyer market dominates: Thailand accounted for 83% of the value.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Thailand | $229K | 83% |
| Germany | $17K | 6.3% |
| Switzerland | $6K | 2.3% |
| Belgium | $5K | 1.8% |
| France | $4K | 1.5% |
| Czech Republic | $4K | 1.5% |
| Austria | $4K | 1.3% |
| Greece | $3K | 1.1% |
| South Korea | $2K | 0.7% |
| Netherlands | $1K | 0.3% |
Who is behind these numbers in Israel?
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Source: CEPII BACI (reconciled UN Comtrade data), HS 2017 edition, release 202601, Etalab Open Licence 2.0. Annual values in US dollars at the customs border; quantities in tonnes where reported. HS 0306: Crustaceans; in shell or not, live, fresh, chilled, frozen, dried, salted or in brine; smoked, cooked or not before or during smoking; in shell, steamed or boiled, whether or not chilled, frozen, dried, salted or in brine.
Common questions
What is the value of crustaceans imported by Israel?
Israel imported crustaceans worth $21.5 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 2.9 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 62nd of 215 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 6% on 2023.
Which countries supply crustaceans to Israel?
Vietnam was the largest supplier with 52% of the value ($11.2 million), followed by India (25%) and Thailand (5%). The top three together account for 82%, out of 23 supplier countries in total. China grew fastest among the top ten, up 170% on the year.
What is the average import price of crustaceans per kg?
The average declared import value was about $7.36 per kg in 2024, 9% below the world average of $8.11 per kg. It is total declared value divided by total weight, so it blends every grade and size; use it as a benchmark, not a quote. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
How have imports of crustaceans to Israel changed since 2017?
Imports went from $16.3 million in 2017 to $21.5 million in 2024, an increase of 32%. The peak was 2022 at $24.9 million. Monthly and weekly movements since then are in EximDataX.
Does Israel also export crustaceans?
Yes. Israel exported $277 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Thailand, Germany and Switzerland. On balance Israel is a net importer of this product, by about $21.3 million a year.
What is the HS code for crustaceans?
The HS code for crustaceans is heading 0306. In Israel the largest six-digit codes were 0306.17 (82% of the value) and 0306.16 (9%). It sits in HS chapter 03 (fish and crustaceans, molluscs and other aquatic invertebrates). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 0306 page.
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