Frozen squid and cuttlefish imports in Israel: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Israel imported frozen squid and cuttlefish worth $6.5 million (1.3 thousand tonnes). Value rose 28% on 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2022, at $11.5 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 | $6.5M | 1.3K t |
| 2023 | $5.1M | 947 t |
| 2022 | $11.5M | 2.2K t |
| 2021 | $3.5M | 750 t |
| 2020 | $5.5M | 1.1K t |
| 2019 | $4.5M | 991 t |
| 2018 | $5.3M | 1.0K t |
| 2017 | $5.2M | 713 t |
Where Israel imports frozen squid and cuttlefish from
Vietnam alone supplied 75% of it. Among the main suppliers, Thailand grew fastest (+92% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Vietnam | $4.8M | 75% |
| Thailand | $791K | 12% |
| Germany | $484K | 7.5% |
| South Korea | $141K | 2.2% |
| India | $66K | 1% |
| Hong Kong | $52K | 0.8% |
| China | $47K | 0.7% |
| United States | $44K | 0.7% |
| Netherlands | $27K | 0.4% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $5.11 per kg, 27% above the world average of $4.02. 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 squid and cuttlefish imports (HS 0307.43): 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 0307.43: Molluscs: cuttle fish and squid, whether in shell or not, includes flours, meals, and pellets of molluscs, fit for human consumption, frozen.
Common questions
What is the value of frozen squid and cuttlefish imported by Israel?
Israel imported frozen squid and cuttlefish worth $6.5 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 1.3 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 48th of 206 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 28% on 2023.
Which countries supply frozen squid and cuttlefish to Israel?
Vietnam was the largest supplier with 75% of the value ($4.8 million), followed by Thailand (12%) and Germany (7%). The top three together account for 94%, out of 9 supplier countries in total. China grew fastest among the top ten, up 744% on the year.
What is the average import price of frozen squid and cuttlefish per kg?
The average declared import value was about $5.11 per kg in 2024, 27% above the world average of $4.02 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 squid and cuttlefish to Israel changed since 2017?
Imports went from $5.2 million in 2017 to $6.5 million in 2024, an increase of 24%. The peak was 2022 at $11.5 million. Over 8 years the average was $5.9 million a year.
What is the HS code for frozen squid and cuttlefish?
The HS code for frozen squid and cuttlefish is subheading 0307.43. 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 0307 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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