Frozen Nile perch fillets imports in Israel: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of frozen nile perch fillets by Israel reached $16.6 million in 2024 (2.6 thousand tonnes). That makes it the largest importer of this product worldwide, out of 77 countries. That is 62% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 it shrank by about 5% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2017, at $24.5 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 | $16.6M | 2.6K t |
| 2023 | $10.2M | 2.0K t |
| 2022 | $18.7M | 2.4K t |
| 2021 | $13.1M | 1.8K t |
| 2020 | $11.8M | 2.5K t |
| 2019 | $13.9M | 3.0K t |
| 2018 | $20.9M | 3.5K t |
| 2017 | $24.5M | 3.6K t |
Where Israel imports frozen nile perch fillets from
One supplier dominates: Tanzania accounted for 59% of the value. Among the main suppliers, Uganda grew fastest (+92% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Tanzania | $9.8M | 59% |
| Uganda | $5.8M | 35% |
| Cyprus | $484K | 2.9% |
| South Africa | $179K | 1.1% |
| Kenya | $155K | 0.9% |
| Vietnam | $145K | 0.9% |
| Spain | $82K | 0.5% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $6.26 per kg, close to the world average of $6.30.
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 nile perch fillets imports (HS 0304.63): 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 0304.63: Fish fillets: frozen, Nile Perch (Lates niloticus).
Common questions
What is the value of frozen nile perch fillets imported by Israel?
Israel imported frozen nile perch fillets worth $16.6 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 2.6 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 1st of 77 countries worldwide, with 16% of world imports. The value was up 62% on 2023.
Which countries supply frozen nile perch fillets to Israel?
Tanzania was the largest supplier with 59% of the value ($9.8 million), followed by Uganda (35%) and Cyprus (3%). The top three together account for 97%, out of 7 supplier countries in total. Uganda grew fastest among the top ten, up 92% on the year.
What is the average import price of frozen nile perch fillets per kg?
The average declared import value was about $6.26 per kg in 2024, close to the world average of $6.30 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of frozen nile perch fillets to Israel changed since 2017?
Imports went from $24.5 million in 2017 to $16.6 million in 2024, a fall of 32%. The peak was 2017 at $24.5 million. Over 8 years the average was $16.2 million a year.
What is the HS code for frozen nile perch fillets?
The HS code for frozen nile perch fillets is subheading 0304.63. 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 0304 page.
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