Fresh yellowfin tuna imports in Israel: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of fresh yellowfin tuna by Israel reached $6.1 million in 2024 (344 tonnes). It ranks 6th of 104 countries for imports of this product. That is 12% less than in 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2022, at $11.8 million.
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 | $6.1M | 344 t |
| 2023 | $6.9M | 461 t |
| 2022 | $11.8M | 703 t |
| 2021 | $11.8M | 614 t |
| 2020 | $5.9M | 397 t |
| 2019 | $6.6M | 678 t |
| 2018 | $6.6M | 539 t |
| 2017 | $5.4M | 309 t |
Where Israel imports fresh yellowfin tuna from
One supplier dominates: Sri Lanka accounted for 78% of the value.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Sri Lanka | $4.8M | 79% |
| Seychelles | $1.3M | 22% |
| Cyprus | $1K | 0% |
| Poland | $0K | 0% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $17.66 per kg, 57% above the world average of $11.24. 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 yellowfin tuna imports (HS 0302.32): 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 0302.32: Fish: fresh or chilled, yellowfin tunas (Thunnus albacares), 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 yellowfin tuna imported by Israel?
Israel imported fresh yellowfin tuna worth $6.1 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 344 tonnes. That ranks it 6th of 104 countries worldwide, with 2% of world imports. The value was down 12% on 2023.
Which countries supply fresh yellowfin tuna to Israel?
Sri Lanka was the largest supplier with 78% of the value ($4.8 million), followed by the Seychelles (22%) and Cyprus (0%). The top three together account for 100%, out of 4 supplier countries in total.
What is the average import price of fresh yellowfin tuna per kg?
The average declared import value was about $17.66 per kg in 2024, 57% above the world average of $11.24 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 yellowfin tuna to Israel changed since 2017?
Imports went from $5.4 million in 2017 to $6.1 million in 2024, an increase of 13%. The peak was 2022 at $11.8 million. Over 8 years the average was $7.6 million a year.
What is the HS code for fresh yellowfin tuna?
The HS code for fresh yellowfin tuna is subheading 0302.32. 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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