Fish fillets imports in Israel: data, top suppliers and prices
Israel imported $681.3 million of fish fillets in 2024 (71.3 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 2%. That is 34% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 14% 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 | $681.3M | 71.3K t |
| 2023 | $510.0M | 38.8K t |
| 2022 | $565.9M | 57.0K t |
| 2021 | $417.7M | 50.5K t |
| 2020 | $330.6M | 44.4K t |
| 2019 | $349.9M | 51.4K t |
| 2018 | $307.1M | 44.0K t |
| 2017 | $276.0M | 44.9K t |
Where Israel imports fish fillets from
Most of the value came from Norway (29%), Chile (20%), China (13%). Among the main suppliers, Greece grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Norway | $197.9M | 29% |
| Chile | $133.5M | 20% |
| China | $91.2M | 13% |
| Netherlands | $50.3M | 7.4% |
| Denmark | $44.1M | 6.5% |
| Hong Kong | $31.0M | 4.5% |
| Vietnam | $30.0M | 4.4% |
| Bulgaria | $17.4M | 2.6% |
| Greece | $16.6M | 2.4% |
| Poland | $15.2M | 2.2% |
Product types under HS 0304
| 0304.81 | Fish fillets: frozen, salmon, Pacific (Oncorhynchus nerka, Oncorhynchus gorbuscha, Oncorhynchus keta, Oncorhynchus tschawytscha, Oncorhynchus… | 41% |
| 0304.41 | Fish fillets: fresh or chilled, salmon, Pacific (Oncorhynchus nerka, Oncorhynchus gorbuscha, Oncorhynchus keta, Oncorhynchus tschawytscha… | 26% |
| 0304.61 | Fish fillets: frozen, tilapias (Oreochromis spp.) | 15% |
| 0304.87 | Fish fillets: frozen, tunas (of the genus Thunnus), skipjack or stripe-bellied bonito (Euthynnus (Katsuwonus) pelamis) | 3.7% |
| 0304.49 | Fish fillets: fresh or chilled, other than fish of heading 0304.4 | 3.6% |
| 0304.63 | Fish fillets: frozen, Nile Perch (Lates niloticus) | 2.4% |
| 0304.89 | Fish fillets: frozen, of fish n.e.c. in heading 0304.8 | 2.1% |
| 0304.74 | Fish fillets: frozen, hake (Merluccius spp., Urophycis spp.) | 1.4% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 0304.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $9.55 per kg, 49% above the world average of $6.41. 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 fillets exports from Israel
In 2024, Israel exported fish fillets worth $1.7 million (232 tonnes). The largest buyer markets were Norway (46%), Argentina (38%), Netherlands (16%).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Norway | $772K | 46% |
| Argentina | $637K | 38% |
| Netherlands | $272K | 16% |
| Canada | $4K | 0.2% |
| Poland | $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 0304: Fish fillets and other fish meat (whether or not minced); fresh, chilled or frozen.
Common questions
What is the value of fish fillets imported by Israel?
Israel imported fish fillets worth $681.3 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 71.3 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 12th of 218 countries worldwide, with 2% of world imports. The value was up 34% on 2023.
Which countries supply fish fillets to Israel?
Norway was the largest supplier with 29% of the value ($197.9 million), followed by Chile (20%) and China (13%). The top three together account for 62%, out of 39 supplier countries in total. The Netherlands grew fastest among the top ten, up 88% on the year.
What is the average import price of fish fillets per kg?
The average declared import value was about $9.55 per kg in 2024, 49% above the world average of $6.41 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 fillets to Israel changed since 2017?
Imports went from $276.0 million in 2017 to $681.3 million in 2024, an increase of 147%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Monthly and weekly movements since then are in EximDataX.
Does Israel also export fish fillets?
Yes. Israel exported $1.7 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Norway, Argentina and the Netherlands. On balance Israel is a net importer of this product, by about $679.6 million a year.
What is the HS code for fish fillets?
The HS code for fish fillets is heading 0304. In Israel the largest six-digit codes were 0304.81 (41% of the value) and 0304.41 (26%). 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 0304 page.
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