Live fish exports from Israel: data, top buyers and prices
Exports of live fish by Israel reached $15.3 million in 2024 (535 tonnes). Its share of world exports was 1%. Value fell 4% from 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable.
Public statistics, latest complete year (2024). Values in US dollars. Page updated .
Exports by year, 2017-2024
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Year by year
| Year | Value | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $15.3M | 535 t |
| 2023 | $16.0M | 439 t |
| 2022 | $17.2M | 318 t |
| 2021 | $15.6M | 368 t |
| 2020 | $11.5M | 471 t |
| 2019 | $14.9M | 481 t |
| 2018 | $14.8M | 471 t |
| 2017 | $15.6M | 546 t |
Where Israel exports live fish to
Most of it went to United Kingdom (26%), United States (16%), France (13%).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | $4.0M | 26% |
| United States | $2.4M | 16% |
| France | $2.0M | 13% |
| Spain | $1.5M | 9.5% |
| Germany | $1.1M | 7.5% |
| Belgium | $971K | 6.3% |
| Italy | $644K | 4.2% |
| Portugal | $618K | 4% |
| Greece | $443K | 2.9% |
| Netherlands | $331K | 2.2% |
Product types under HS 0301
| 0301.11 | Fish: live, ornamental, freshwater | 67% |
| 0301.99 | Fish: live, n.e.c. in heading 0301 | 28% |
| 0301.93 | Fish: live, carp (Cyprinus spp., Carassius spp., Ctenopharyngodon idellus, Hypophthalmichthys spp., Cirrhinus spp., Mylopharyngodon piceus, Catla… | 3.8% |
| 0301.19 | Fish: live, ornamental, other than freshwater | 1.5% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 0301.
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $28.62 per kg, 232% above the world average of $8.63. 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.
Live fish imports to Israel
In 2024, Israel imported live fish worth $3.0 million (90 tonnes). Most of the value came from Thailand (42%), Sri Lanka (9%), Indonesia (9%). Among the main suppliers, Kenya grew fastest (+345% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Thailand | $1.3M | 42% |
| Sri Lanka | $268K | 8.8% |
| Indonesia | $260K | 8.5% |
| Australia | $244K | 8% |
| Singapore | $232K | 7.6% |
| Cyprus | $184K | 6% |
| United States | $168K | 5.5% |
| Kenya | $154K | 5% |
| Ukraine | $72K | 2.4% |
| France | $60K | 2% |
Who is behind these numbers in Israel?
Public statistics stop at country totals and the last published year. EximDataX shows the shipment records underneath: the companies, dates, quantities and declared values, updated weekly.
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Updated weekly on EximDataX (some markets daily), while public statistics stop at 2024.
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 0301: Fish; live.
Common questions
What is the value of live fish exported by Israel?
Israel exported live fish worth $15.3 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 535 tonnes. That ranks it 29th of 153 countries worldwide, with 1% of world exports. The value was down 4% on 2023.
Which countries buy live fish from Israel?
The United Kingdom was the largest buyer with 26% of the value ($4.0 million), followed by the United States (16%) and France (13%). The top three together account for 55%, out of 30 buyer countries in total. The Netherlands grew fastest among the top ten, up 21% on the year.
What is the average export price of live fish per kg?
The average declared export value was about $28.62 per kg in 2024, 232% above the world average of $8.63 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 exports of live fish from Israel changed since 2017?
Exports went from $15.6 million in 2017 to $15.3 million in 2024, a fall of 2%. The peak was 2022 at $17.2 million. Monthly and weekly movements since then are in EximDataX.
Does Israel also import live fish?
Yes. Israel imported $3.0 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly from Thailand, Sri Lanka and Indonesia. On balance Israel is a net exporter of this product, by about $12.3 million a year.
What is the HS code for live fish?
The HS code for live fish is heading 0301. In Israel the largest six-digit codes were 0301.11 (67% of the value) and 0301.99 (28%). 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 0301 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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