Edible seaweed exports from Israel: data, top buyers and prices
Israel exported $2.9 million of edible seaweed in 2024 (105 tonnes). Value rose 15% on 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2020, at $4.4 million.
Public statistics, latest complete year (2024). Values in US dollars. Page updated .
Exports by year, 2017-2024
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Year by year
| Year | Value | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $2.9M | 105 t |
| 2023 | $2.5M | 84 t |
| 2022 | $3.5M | 178 t |
| 2021 | $4.0M | 141 t |
| 2020 | $4.4M | 247 t |
| 2019 | $3.2M | 129 t |
| 2018 | $1.8M | 179 t |
| 2017 | $4.1M | 223 t |
Where Israel exports edible seaweed to
One buyer market dominates: India accounted for 56% of the value. Among the main buyer markets, Spain grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| India | $1.6M | 56% |
| France | $383K | 13% |
| United States | $264K | 9.1% |
| Italy | $148K | 5.1% |
| Canada | $136K | 4.7% |
| Spain | $125K | 4.3% |
| Turkey | $52K | 1.8% |
| Germany | $50K | 1.7% |
| Japan | $34K | 1.2% |
| Norway | $33K | 1.1% |
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $27.75 per kg, 697% above the world average of $3.48. 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.
Edible seaweed imports to Israel
In 2024, Israel imported edible seaweed worth $1.9 million (102 tonnes). One supplier dominates: China accounted for 85% of the value. Among the main suppliers, Japan grew fastest (+472% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $1.6M | 85% |
| Japan | $114K | 6% |
| South Korea | $83K | 4.4% |
| Latvia | $63K | 3.3% |
| Germany | $10K | 0.5% |
| India | $6K | 0.3% |
| United Kingdom | $1K | 0.1% |
| Italy | $1K | 0.1% |
| Russia | $1K | 0.1% |
| Austria | $1K | 0.1% |
Who is behind these numbers in Israel?
The shipment records behind Israel edible seaweed exports (HS 1212.21): companies, dates, quantities and declared values.
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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 1212.21: Seaweeds and other algae: fit for human consumption, fresh, chilled, frozen or dried, whether or not ground.
Common questions
What is the value of edible seaweed exported by Israel?
Israel exported edible seaweed worth $2.9 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 105 tonnes. That ranks it 20th of 129 countries worldwide, with 0% of world exports. The value was up 15% on 2023.
Which countries buy edible seaweed from Israel?
India was the largest buyer with 56% of the value ($1.6 million), followed by France (13%) and the United States (9%). The top three together account for 78%, out of 18 buyer countries in total. Canada grew fastest among the top ten, up 553% on the year.
What is the average export price of edible seaweed per kg?
The average declared export value was about $27.75 per kg in 2024, 697% above the world average of $3.48 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have exports of edible seaweed from Israel changed since 2017?
Exports went from $4.1 million in 2017 to $2.9 million in 2024, a fall of 28%. The peak was 2020 at $4.4 million. Over 8 years the average was $3.3 million a year.
Does Israel also import edible seaweed?
Yes. Israel imported $1.9 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly from China, Japan and South Korea. On balance Israel is a net exporter of this product, by about $1.0 million a year.
What is the HS code for edible seaweed?
The HS code for edible seaweed is subheading 1212.21. It sits in HS chapter 12 (oil seeds and oleaginous fruits; miscellaneous grains, seeds and fruit, industrial or medicinal plants; straw and fodder). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 1212 page.
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