Live freshwater ornamental fish exports from Israel: data, top buyers and prices
Exports of live freshwater ornamental fish by Israel reached $10.2 million in 2024 (277 tonnes). That makes it the 8th largest exporter of this product worldwide, out of 111 countries. That is close to the 2023 level. 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 | $10.2M | 277 t |
| 2023 | $10.4M | 256 t |
| 2022 | $11.6M | 273 t |
| 2021 | $11.7M | 305 t |
| 2020 | $8.3M | 284 t |
| 2019 | $11.7M | 301 t |
| 2018 | $12.1M | 324 t |
| 2017 | $12.2M | 340 t |
Where Israel exports live freshwater ornamental fish to
Most of it went to United Kingdom (22%), United States (16%), France (11%). Trade is spread widely: the top three buyer markets together make up only 49%. Among the main buyer markets, United States grew fastest (+47% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | $2.3M | 22% |
| United States | $1.6M | 16% |
| France | $1.1M | 11% |
| Spain | $1.1M | 11% |
| Germany | $976K | 9.6% |
| Belgium | $848K | 8.3% |
| Italy | $486K | 4.8% |
| Portugal | $372K | 3.6% |
| Netherlands | $331K | 3.2% |
| Norway | $247K | 2.4% |
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $36.84 per kg, 23% above the world average of $30.06. 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 freshwater ornamental fish imports to Israel
Imports of live freshwater ornamental fish by Israel reached $2.1 million in 2024 (26 tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. One supplier dominates: Thailand accounted for 61% of the value. Among the main suppliers, Ukraine grew fastest (+219% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Thailand | $1.3M | 61% |
| Singapore | $232K | 11% |
| Indonesia | $209K | 10% |
| Sri Lanka | $198K | 9.6% |
| Ukraine | $72K | 3.5% |
| Czech Republic | $25K | 1.2% |
| Colombia | $21K | 1% |
| United States | $13K | 0.6% |
| Nigeria | $13K | 0.6% |
| Japan | $12K | 0.6% |
Who is behind these numbers in Israel?
The shipment records behind Israel live freshwater ornamental fish exports (HS 0301.11): 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 0301.11: Fish: live, ornamental, freshwater.
Common questions
What is the value of live freshwater ornamental fish exported by Israel?
Israel exported live freshwater ornamental fish worth $10.2 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 277 tonnes. That ranks it 8th of 111 countries worldwide, with 4% of world exports. The value was down 2% on 2023.
Which countries buy live freshwater ornamental fish from Israel?
The United Kingdom was the largest buyer with 22% of the value ($2.3 million), followed by the United States (16%) and France (11%). The top three together account for 49%, out of 24 buyer countries in total. The United States grew fastest among the top ten, up 47% on the year.
What is the average export price of live freshwater ornamental fish per kg?
The average declared export value was about $36.84 per kg in 2024, 23% above the world average of $30.06 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have exports of live freshwater ornamental fish from Israel changed since 2017?
Exports went from $12.2 million in 2017 to $10.2 million in 2024, a fall of 16%. The peak was 2017 at $12.2 million. Over 8 years the average was $11.0 million a year.
Does Israel also import live freshwater ornamental fish?
Yes. Israel imported $2.1 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly from Thailand, Singapore and Indonesia. On balance Israel is a net exporter of this product, by about $8.1 million a year.
What is the HS code for live freshwater ornamental fish?
The HS code for live freshwater ornamental fish is subheading 0301.11. 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.
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