Fish and marine oil imports in Israel: data, top suppliers and prices
Israel imported $2.3 million of fish and marine oil in 2024 (321 tonnes). That is 12% less than in 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 | $2.3M | 321 t |
| 2023 | $2.6M | 664 t |
| 2022 | $1.8M | 471 t |
| 2021 | $2.1M | 749 t |
| 2020 | $1.9M | 675 t |
| 2019 | $1.5M | 803 t |
| 2018 | $2.3M | 1.0K t |
| 2017 | $2.0M | 781 t |
Where Israel imports fish and marine oil from
The largest suppliers were United States (30%), Norway (26%), Switzerland (16%). Among the main suppliers, United States grew fastest (+774% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United States | $700K | 30% |
| Norway | $604K | 26% |
| Switzerland | $360K | 16% |
| France | $240K | 10% |
| United Kingdom | $178K | 7.7% |
| Chile | $138K | 6% |
| China | $61K | 2.7% |
| Germany | $10K | 0.4% |
| Iceland | $9K | 0.4% |
| Belgium | $3K | 0.2% |
Product types under HS 1504
| 1504.20 | Fats and oils and their fractions: of fish, (excluding liver-oils) | 99% |
| 1504.10 | Oils of fish: fish-liver oils and their fractions, whether or not refined, but not chemically modified | 1.1% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 1504.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $7.20 per kg, 67% above the world average of $4.30. 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.
Fish and marine oil exports from Israel
Exports of fish and marine oil by Israel reached $464 thousand in 2024 (2 tonnes). United Kingdom alone took 64% of it. Among the main buyer markets, Austria grew fastest (+190% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | $297K | 64% |
| Austria | $166K | 36% |
| Spain | $0K | 0% |
| Germany | $0K | 0% |
Who is behind these numbers in Israel?
Public statistics stop at country totals and the last published year. EximDataX shows the shipment records underneath: the companies, dates, quantities and declared values, updated weekly.
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Updated weekly on EximDataX (some markets daily), while public statistics stop at 2024.
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 1504: Fats and oils and their fractions of fish or marine mammals; whether or not refined, but not chemically modified.
Common questions
What is the value of fish and marine oil imported by Israel?
Israel imported fish and marine oil worth $2.3 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 321 tonnes. That ranks it 64th of 172 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 12% on 2023.
Which countries supply fish and marine oil to Israel?
The United States was the largest supplier with 30% of the value ($700 thousand), followed by Norway (26%) and Switzerland (16%). The top three together account for 72%, out of 13 supplier countries in total. The United States grew fastest among the top ten, up 774% on the year.
What is the average import price of fish and marine oil per kg?
The average declared import value was about $7.20 per kg in 2024, 67% above the world average of $4.30 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 fish and marine oil to Israel changed since 2017?
Imports went from $2.0 million in 2017 to $2.3 million in 2024, an increase of 18%. The peak was 2023 at $2.6 million. Monthly and weekly movements since then are in EximDataX.
Does Israel also export fish and marine oil?
Yes. Israel exported $464 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to the United Kingdom, Austria and Spain. On balance Israel is a net importer of this product, by about $1.8 million a year.
What is the HS code for fish and marine oil?
The HS code for fish and marine oil is heading 1504. In Israel the largest six-digit codes were 1504.20 (99% of the value) and 1504.10 (1%). It sits in HS chapter 15 (animal, vegetable or microbial fats and oils and their cleavage products; prepared edible fats; animal or vegetable waxes). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 1504 page.
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