Frozen beef tongues imports in Israel: data, top suppliers and prices
Israel imported $5.7 million of frozen beef tongues in 2024 (1.5 thousand tonnes). It ranks 8th of 149 countries for imports of this product. That is 36% more than in 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable.
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 | $5.7M | 1.5K t |
| 2023 | $4.2M | 1.1K t |
| 2022 | $5.1M | 1.3K t |
| 2021 | $4.9M | 1.3K t |
| 2020 | $4.5M | 1.0K t |
| 2019 | $4.6M | 1.1K t |
| 2018 | $4.1M | 1.1K t |
| 2017 | $4.9M | 1.3K t |
Where Israel imports frozen beef tongues from
Most of the value came from Brazil (49%), Argentina (22%), Paraguay (18%). Among the main suppliers, Argentina grew fastest (+78% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Brazil | $2.8M | 49% |
| Argentina | $1.2M | 22% |
| Paraguay | $1.0M | 18% |
| Uruguay | $286K | 5% |
| United States | $236K | 4.1% |
| Poland | $106K | 1.9% |
| Netherlands | $23K | 0.4% |
| Turkey | $0K | 0% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $3.83 per kg, 23% below the world average of $4.97, which often means bulk or lower-grade product.
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 frozen beef tongues imports (HS 0206.21): 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 0206.21: Offal, edible: of bovine animals, tongues, frozen.
Common questions
What is the value of frozen beef tongues imported by Israel?
Israel imported frozen beef tongues worth $5.7 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 1.5 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 8th of 149 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was up 36% on 2023.
Which countries supply frozen beef tongues to Israel?
Brazil was the largest supplier with 49% of the value ($2.8 million), followed by Argentina (22%) and Paraguay (18%). The top three together account for 89%, out of 8 supplier countries in total. Argentina grew fastest among the top ten, up 78% on the year.
What is the average import price of frozen beef tongues per kg?
The average declared import value was about $3.83 per kg in 2024, 23% below the world average of $4.97 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of frozen beef tongues to Israel changed since 2017?
Imports went from $4.9 million in 2017 to $5.7 million in 2024, an increase of 16%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $4.8 million a year.
What is the HS code for frozen beef tongues?
The HS code for frozen beef tongues is subheading 0206.21. It sits in HS chapter 02 (meat and edible meat offal). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 0206 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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