Fresh bluefin tuna imports in Israel: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of fresh bluefin tuna by Israel reached $4.9 million in 2024 (199 tonnes). That makes it the 8th largest importer of this product worldwide, out of 77 countries. That is 155% more than in 2023. Over 2018-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 85% 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 | $4.9M | 199 t |
| 2023 | $1.9M | 75 t |
| 2022 | $1.6M | 63 t |
| 2021 | $322K | 18 t |
| 2020 | $380K | 24 t |
| 2019 | $354K | 19 t |
| 2018 | $120K | 6 t |
Where Israel imports fresh bluefin tuna from
Most of the value came from Greece (33%), Malta (27%), Sri Lanka (16%). Among the main suppliers, Malta grew fastest (+185% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Greece | $1.6M | 33% |
| Malta | $1.3M | 27% |
| Sri Lanka | $758K | 16% |
| Italy | $490K | 10% |
| United States | $338K | 6.9% |
| Austria | $180K | 3.7% |
| Croatia | $148K | 3% |
| Bulgaria | $21K | 0.4% |
| Netherlands | $10K | 0.2% |
| Cyprus | $1K | 0% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $24.50 per kg, 20% above the world average of $20.36. 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.
Who is behind these numbers in Israel?
The shipment records behind Israel fresh bluefin tuna imports (HS 0302.35): 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 0302.35: Fish: fresh or chilled, Atlantic and Pacific bluefin tunas (Thunnus thynnus, Thunnus orientalis), excluding fillets, fish meat of 0304, and edible fish offal of subheadings 0302.91 to 0302.99.
Common questions
What is the value of fresh bluefin tuna imported by Israel?
Israel imported fresh bluefin tuna worth $4.9 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 199 tonnes. That ranks it 8th of 77 countries worldwide, with 2% of world imports. The value was up 155% on 2023.
Which countries supply fresh bluefin tuna to Israel?
Greece was the largest supplier with 33% of the value ($1.6 million), followed by Malta (27%) and Sri Lanka (16%). The top three together account for 76%, out of 11 supplier countries in total. Malta grew fastest among the top ten, up 185% on the year.
What is the average import price of fresh bluefin tuna per kg?
The average declared import value was about $24.50 per kg in 2024, 20% above the world average of $20.36 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of fresh bluefin tuna to Israel changed since 2017?
Imports went from $120 thousand in 2018 to $4.9 million in 2024. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 7 years the average was $1.4 million a year.
What is the HS code for fresh bluefin tuna?
The HS code for fresh bluefin tuna is subheading 0302.35. 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 0302 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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