Fresh seabass imports in Israel: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Israel imported fresh seabass worth $34.9 million (4.2 thousand tonnes). It ranks 9th of 111 countries for imports of this product. That is 23% 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 | $34.9M | 4.2K t |
| 2023 | $28.3M | 3.5K t |
| 2022 | $28.0M | 3.6K t |
| 2021 | $24.7M | 3.6K t |
| 2020 | $19.4M | 3.2K t |
| 2019 | $16.4M | 2.9K t |
| 2018 | $16.9M | 2.5K t |
| 2017 | $13.9M | 2.1K t |
Where Israel imports fresh seabass from
Most of the value came from Cyprus (45%), Greece (42%), Turkey (12%). Among the main suppliers, Greece grew fastest (+717% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Cyprus | $15.6M | 45% |
| Greece | $14.7M | 42% |
| Turkey | $4.2M | 12% |
| Bulgaria | $148K | 0.4% |
| Spain | $130K | 0.4% |
| Netherlands | $69K | 0.2% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $8.28 per kg, 24% above the world average of $6.70. 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 seabass imports (HS 0302.84): 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 0302.84: Fish: fresh or chilled, seabass (Dicentrarchus spp.), 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 seabass imported by Israel?
Israel imported fresh seabass worth $34.9 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 4.2 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 9th of 111 countries worldwide, with 3% of world imports. The value was up 23% on 2023.
Which countries supply fresh seabass to Israel?
Cyprus was the largest supplier with 45% of the value ($15.6 million), followed by Greece (42%) and Turkey (12%). The top three together account for 99%, out of 6 supplier countries in total. Greece grew fastest among the top ten, up 717% on the year.
What is the average import price of fresh seabass per kg?
The average declared import value was about $8.28 per kg in 2024, 24% above the world average of $6.70 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of fresh seabass to Israel changed since 2017?
Imports went from $13.9 million in 2017 to $34.9 million in 2024, an increase of 151%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $22.8 million a year.
What is the HS code for fresh seabass?
The HS code for fresh seabass is subheading 0302.84. 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.
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