Frozen fish imports in Israel: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Israel imported frozen fish worth $33.9 million (12.4 thousand tonnes). Value rose 14% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 it shrank by about 9% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2017, at $67.4 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 | $33.9M | 12.4K t |
| 2023 | $29.8M | 11.2K t |
| 2022 | $40.1M | 14.6K t |
| 2021 | $38.4M | 14.7K t |
| 2020 | $32.8M | 13.8K t |
| 2019 | $51.2M | 17.2K t |
| 2018 | $51.5M | 15.8K t |
| 2017 | $67.4M | 16.1K t |
Where Israel imports frozen fish from
The largest suppliers were Argentina (26%), Norway (26%), Chile (9%). Among the main suppliers, Canada grew fastest (+350% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Argentina | $8.7M | 26% |
| Norway | $8.7M | 26% |
| Chile | $3.0M | 8.8% |
| Spain | $2.7M | 8.1% |
| United States | $2.3M | 6.9% |
| Canada | $2.3M | 6.7% |
| Vietnam | $1.1M | 3.2% |
| China | $650K | 1.9% |
| Netherlands | $469K | 1.4% |
| Iceland | $437K | 1.3% |
Product types under HS 0303
| 0303.66 | Fish: frozen, hake (Merluccius spp., Urophycis spp.), excluding fillets, fish meat of 0304, and edible fish offal of subheadings 0303.91 to 0303.99 | 31% |
| 0303.54 | Fish: frozen, mackerel (Scomber scombrus, Scomber australasicus, Scomber japonicus), excluding fillets, fish meat of 0304, and edible fish offal of… | 14% |
| 0303.13 | Fish: frozen, Atlantic salmon (Salmo salar) and Danube salmon (Hucho hucho), excluding fillets, fish meat of 0304, and edible fish offal of… | 11% |
| 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 | 8% |
| 0303.89 | Fish: frozen, n.e.c. in heading 0303, excluding fillets, fish meat of 0304, and edible fish offal of subheadings 0303.91 to 0303.99 | 7.7% |
| 0303.91 | Fish: frozen, livers, roes and milt | 6.6% |
| 0303.12 | Fish: frozen, Pacific salmon (Oncorhynchus gorbuscha/keta/tschawytscha/ kisutch/masou/rhodurus) other than sockeye salmon (Oncorhynchus nerka)… | 5.2% |
| 0303.31 | Fish: frozen, halibut (Reinhardtius hippoglossoides, Hippoglossus hippoglossus, Hippoglossus stenolepis), excluding fillets, fish meat of 0304, and… | 3.5% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 0303.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $2.74 per kg, 33% above the world average of $2.06. 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.
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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: Fish; frozen, excluding fish fillets and other fish meat of heading 0304.
Common questions
What is the value of frozen fish imported by Israel?
Israel imported frozen fish worth $33.9 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 12.4 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 73rd of 220 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 14% on 2023.
Which countries supply frozen fish to Israel?
Argentina was the largest supplier with 26% of the value ($8.7 million), followed by Norway (26%) and Chile (9%). The top three together account for 60%, out of 35 supplier countries in total. Canada grew fastest among the top ten, up 350% on the year.
What is the average import price of frozen fish per kg?
The average declared import value was about $2.74 per kg in 2024, 33% above the world average of $2.06 per kg. It is total declared value divided by total weight, so it blends every grade and size; use it as a benchmark, not a quote. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
How have imports of frozen fish to Israel changed since 2017?
Imports went from $67.4 million in 2017 to $33.9 million in 2024, a fall of 50%. The peak was 2017 at $67.4 million. Monthly and weekly movements since then are in EximDataX.
What is the HS code for frozen fish?
The HS code for frozen fish is heading 0303. In Israel the largest six-digit codes were 0303.66 (31% of the value) and 0303.54 (14%). 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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