Frozen tilapia fillets imports in Israel: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of frozen tilapia fillets by Israel reached $99.4 million in 2024 (18.8 thousand tonnes). That makes it the 2nd largest importer of this product worldwide, out of 146 countries. That is 64% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 13% 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 | $99.4M | 18.8K t |
| 2023 | $60.7M | 570 t |
| 2022 | $103.0M | 16.5K t |
| 2021 | $58.3M | 11.7K t |
| 2020 | $47.4M | 10.6K t |
| 2019 | $55.4M | 16.2K t |
| 2018 | $55.2M | 13.1K t |
| 2017 | $42.2M | 15.7K t |
Where Israel imports frozen tilapia fillets from
China alone supplied 75% of it.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $74.1M | 75% |
| Hong Kong | $23.7M | 24% |
| United States | $1.5M | 1.5% |
| India | $166K | 0.2% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $5.30 per kg, close to the world average of $4.54.
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 tilapia fillets imports (HS 0304.61): 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 0304.61: Fish fillets: frozen, tilapias (Oreochromis spp.).
Common questions
What is the value of frozen tilapia fillets imported by Israel?
Israel imported frozen tilapia fillets worth $99.4 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 18.8 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 2nd of 146 countries worldwide, with 22% of world imports. The value was up 64% on 2023.
Which countries supply frozen tilapia fillets to Israel?
China was the largest supplier with 75% of the value ($74.1 million), followed by Hong Kong (24%) and the United States (2%). The top three together account for 100%, out of 4 supplier countries in total. China grew fastest among the top ten, up 22% on the year.
What is the average import price of frozen tilapia fillets per kg?
The average declared import value was about $5.30 per kg in 2024, 17% above the world average of $4.54 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 tilapia fillets to Israel changed since 2017?
Imports went from $42.2 million in 2017 to $99.4 million in 2024, an increase of 136%. The peak was 2022 at $103.0 million. Over 8 years the average was $65.2 million a year.
What is the HS code for frozen tilapia fillets?
The HS code for frozen tilapia fillets is subheading 0304.61. 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.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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