Fresh Nile perch fillets imports in Israel: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Israel imported fresh nile perch fillets worth $3.8 million (423 tonnes). That makes it the 7th largest importer of this product worldwide, out of 56 countries. That is 15% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 18% 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 | $3.8M | 423 t |
| 2023 | $3.3M | 387 t |
| 2022 | $4.5M | 518 t |
| 2021 | $3.4M | 405 t |
| 2020 | $2.5M | 486 t |
| 2019 | $2.1M | 411 t |
| 2018 | $3.3M | 575 t |
| 2017 | $1.2M | 159 t |
Where Israel imports fresh nile perch fillets from
One supplier dominates: Uganda accounted for 66% of the value.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Uganda | $2.5M | 66% |
| Kenya | $1.2M | 32% |
| Greece | $54K | 1.4% |
| Cyprus | $21K | 0.6% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $8.90 per kg, close to the world average of $7.76.
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 nile perch fillets imports (HS 0304.33): 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 0304.33: Fish fillets: fresh or chilled, Nile perch (Lates niloticus).
Common questions
What is the value of fresh nile perch fillets imported by Israel?
Israel imported fresh nile perch fillets worth $3.8 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 423 tonnes. That ranks it 7th of 56 countries worldwide, with 3% of world imports. The value was up 15% on 2023.
Which countries supply fresh nile perch fillets to Israel?
Uganda was the largest supplier with 66% of the value ($2.5 million), followed by Kenya (32%) and Greece (1%). The top three together account for 99%, out of 4 supplier countries in total. Kenya grew fastest among the top ten, up 27% on the year.
What is the average import price of fresh nile perch fillets per kg?
The average declared import value was about $8.90 per kg in 2024, 15% above the world average of $7.76 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of fresh nile perch fillets to Israel changed since 2017?
Imports went from $1.2 million in 2017 to $3.8 million in 2024, an increase of 226%. The peak was 2022 at $4.5 million. Over 8 years the average was $3.0 million a year.
What is the HS code for fresh nile perch fillets?
The HS code for fresh nile perch fillets is subheading 0304.33. 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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