Dried and smoked fish imports in Israel: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Israel imported dried and smoked fish worth $21.0 million (1.5 thousand tonnes). Value rose 37% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 9% a year on average.
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 | $21.0M | 1.5K t |
| 2023 | $15.3M | 1.4K t |
| 2022 | $19.2M | 1.7K t |
| 2021 | $19.1M | 2.0K t |
| 2020 | $13.0M | 1.7K t |
| 2019 | $13.1M | 1.7K t |
| 2018 | $12.2M | 1.5K t |
| 2017 | $11.5M | 1.1K t |
Where Israel imports dried and smoked fish from
Most of the value came from Norway (22%), Denmark (17%), Lithuania (8%). Trade is spread widely: the top three suppliers together make up only 48%. Among the main suppliers, Denmark grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Norway | $4.7M | 22% |
| Denmark | $3.6M | 17% |
| Lithuania | $1.8M | 8.4% |
| Netherlands | $1.5M | 7% |
| Poland | $1.5M | 6.9% |
| Ukraine | $1.3M | 6.3% |
| Latvia | $1.1M | 5.3% |
| Germany | $983K | 4.7% |
| Estonia | $945K | 4.5% |
| Bulgaria | $779K | 3.7% |
Product types under HS 0305
| 0305.41 | Fish: smoked, whether or not cooked before or during smoking, salmon, Pacific (Oncorhynchus nerka, gorbuscha, keta, tschawytscha, kisutch, masou… | 55% |
| 0305.43 | Fish: smoked, whether or not cooked before or during smoking, trout (Salmo trutta, Oncorhynchus mykiss/clarki/aguabonita/gilae/apache/chrysogaster)… | 27% |
| 0305.61 | Fish: salted or in brine, not dried or smoked, other than edible fish offal, herrings (Clupea harengas, Clupea pallasii) | 6.2% |
| 0305.59 | Fish: dried, whether or not salted but not smoked, other than edible fish offal, n.e.c. in item no. 0305.5 | 4% |
| 0305.20 | Fish: livers, roes and milt of fish, dried, smoked, salted or in brine | 2.1% |
| 0305.69 | Fish: salted or in brine, not dried or smoked, other than edible fish offal, n.e.c. in item no. 0305.6 | 1.6% |
| 0305.52 | Fish: dried, whether or not salted but not smoked, tilapias, catfish, carp, eels, Nile perch, and snakeheads | 1.3% |
| 0305.53 | Fish: dried, whether or not salted but not smoked, fish of the families Bregmacerotidae, Euclichthyidae, Gadidae, Macrouridae, Melanonidae… | 0.9% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 0305.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $13.58 per kg, 64% above the world average of $8.26. This usually points to higher-grade or processed goods.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Dried and smoked fish exports from Israel
Israel exported $394 thousand of dried and smoked fish in 2024 (26 tonnes). One buyer market dominates: Ukraine accounted for 94% of the value. Among the main buyer markets, Ukraine grew fastest (+58% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Ukraine | $372K | 94% |
| Lithuania | $20K | 5.2% |
| New Zealand | $2K | 0.4% |
| Luxembourg | $0K | 0.1% |
| Uganda | $0K | 0% |
| Nigeria | $0K | 0% |
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 0305: Fish, dried, salted or in brine; smoked fish, whether or not cooked before, or during the smoking process.
Common questions
What is the value of dried and smoked fish imported by Israel?
Israel imported dried and smoked fish worth $21.0 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 1.5 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 37th of 213 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 37% on 2023.
Which countries supply dried and smoked fish to Israel?
Norway was the largest supplier with 22% of the value ($4.7 million), followed by Denmark (17%) and Lithuania (8%). The top three together account for 48%, out of 27 supplier countries in total. Latvia grew fastest among the top ten, up 174% on the year.
What is the average import price of dried and smoked fish per kg?
The average declared import value was about $13.58 per kg in 2024, 64% above the world average of $8.26 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 dried and smoked fish to Israel changed since 2017?
Imports went from $11.5 million in 2017 to $21.0 million in 2024, an increase of 83%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Monthly and weekly movements since then are in EximDataX.
Does Israel also export dried and smoked fish?
Yes. Israel exported $394 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Ukraine, Lithuania and New Zealand. On balance Israel is a net importer of this product, by about $20.6 million a year.
What is the HS code for dried and smoked fish?
The HS code for dried and smoked fish is heading 0305. In Israel the largest six-digit codes were 0305.41 (55% of the value) and 0305.43 (27%). 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 0305 page.
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