Frozen hake imports in Israel: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Israel imported frozen hake worth $10.6 million (5.5 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 2%. That is 74% 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 | $10.6M | 5.5K t |
| 2023 | $6.1M | 3.9K t |
| 2022 | $7.3M | 4.9K t |
| 2021 | $4.4M | 3.4K t |
| 2020 | $4.2M | 3.5K t |
| 2019 | $5.1M | 3.0K t |
| 2018 | $5.1M | 3.3K t |
| 2017 | $4.1M | 2.5K t |
Where Israel imports frozen hake from
Argentina alone supplied 65% of it. Among the main suppliers, Spain grew fastest (+371% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Argentina | $7.0M | 65% |
| Spain | $2.5M | 23% |
| Uruguay | $412K | 3.9% |
| United States | $404K | 3.8% |
| Ecuador | $328K | 3.1% |
| Bulgaria | $66K | 0.6% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $1.92 per kg, close to the world average of $2.16.
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 hake imports (HS 0303.66): 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 0303.66: Fish: frozen, hake (Merluccius spp., Urophycis spp.), excluding fillets, fish meat of 0304, and edible fish offal of subheadings 0303.91 to 0303.99.
Common questions
What is the value of frozen hake imported by Israel?
Israel imported frozen hake worth $10.6 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 5.5 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 13th of 131 countries worldwide, with 2% of world imports. The value was up 74% on 2023.
Which countries supply frozen hake to Israel?
Argentina was the largest supplier with 65% of the value ($7.0 million), followed by Spain (23%) and Uruguay (4%). The top three together account for 92%, out of 6 supplier countries in total. Spain grew fastest among the top ten, up 371% on the year.
What is the average import price of frozen hake per kg?
The average declared import value was about $1.92 per kg in 2024, 11% below the world average of $2.16 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of frozen hake to Israel changed since 2017?
Imports went from $4.1 million in 2017 to $10.6 million in 2024, an increase of 158%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $5.9 million a year.
What is the HS code for frozen hake?
The HS code for frozen hake is subheading 0303.66. 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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