Frozen carp imports in Israel: data, top suppliers and prices
Israel imported $2.7 million of frozen carp in 2024 (982 tonnes). That makes it the 6th largest importer of this product worldwide, out of 89 countries. That is 51% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 11% 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 | $2.7M | 982 t |
| 2023 | $1.8M | 678 t |
| 2022 | $1.6M | 657 t |
| 2021 | $1.5M | 612 t |
| 2020 | $2.1M | 883 t |
| 2019 | $2.1M | 751 t |
| 2018 | $903K | 294 t |
| 2017 | $1.3M | 449 t |
Where Israel imports frozen carp from
One supplier dominates: Argentina accounted for 54% of the value. Among the main suppliers, Canada grew fastest (+540% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Argentina | $1.5M | 54% |
| Canada | $829K | 30% |
| United States | $429K | 16% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $2.78 per kg, 67% above the world average of $1.66. 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 frozen carp imports (HS 0303.25): 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 0303.25: Fish: frozen, carp (as specified by the WCO), excluding fillets, fish meat of 0304, and edible fish offal of subheadings 0303.91 to 0303.99.
Common questions
What is the value of frozen carp imported by Israel?
Israel imported frozen carp worth $2.7 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 982 tonnes. That ranks it 6th of 89 countries worldwide, with 4% of world imports. The value was up 51% on 2023.
Which countries supply frozen carp to Israel?
Argentina was the largest supplier with 54% of the value ($1.5 million), followed by Canada (30%) and the United States (16%). The top three together account for 100%, out of 3 supplier countries in total. Canada grew fastest among the top ten, up 540% on the year.
What is the average import price of frozen carp per kg?
The average declared import value was about $2.78 per kg in 2024, 67% above the world average of $1.66 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of frozen carp to Israel changed since 2017?
Imports went from $1.3 million in 2017 to $2.7 million in 2024, an increase of 110%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $1.7 million a year.
What is the HS code for frozen carp?
The HS code for frozen carp is subheading 0303.25. 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 0303 page.
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