Prepared crustaceans and molluscs imports in Israel: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Israel imported prepared crustaceans and molluscs worth $16.2 million (2.0 thousand tonnes). That is 20% more than in 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable.
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 | $16.2M | 2.0K t |
| 2023 | $13.4M | 1.7K t |
| 2022 | $18.9M | 2.3K t |
| 2021 | $15.3M | 1.8K t |
| 2020 | $13.4M | 1.6K t |
| 2019 | $12.2M | 1.5K t |
| 2018 | $10.4M | 1.2K t |
| 2017 | $12.9M | 1.7K t |
Where Israel imports prepared crustaceans and molluscs from
Vietnam alone supplied 51% of it. Among the main suppliers, Thailand grew fastest (+161% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Vietnam | $8.2M | 51% |
| India | $3.5M | 22% |
| Germany | $1.6M | 10% |
| Thailand | $1.3M | 8.2% |
| Canada | $513K | 3.2% |
| China | $199K | 1.2% |
| Philippines | $191K | 1.2% |
| New Zealand | $143K | 0.9% |
| Chile | $131K | 0.8% |
| Belgium | $105K | 0.7% |
Product types under HS 1605
| 1605.29 | Crustacean preparations: shrimps and prawns, prepared or preserved, in airtight containers | 53% |
| 1605.21 | Crustacean preparations: shrimps and prawns, prepared or preserved, not in airtight containers | 18% |
| 1605.54 | Mollusc preparations: cuttle fish and squid, prepared or preserved | 13% |
| 1605.53 | Mollusc preparations: mussels, prepared or preserved | 12% |
| 1605.55 | Mollusc preparations: octopus, prepared or preserved | 1.2% |
| 1605.40 | Crustacean preparations: other than crab, shrimps, prawns, and lobsters, prepared or preserved | 0.9% |
| 1605.59 | Mollusc preparations: n.e.c. in item no. 1605.5, preparations such as pastes, sausages, prepared meals and the like | 0.6% |
| 1605.56 | Mollusc preparations: clams, cockles and arkshells, prepared or preserved | 0.5% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 1605.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $7.89 per kg, close to the world average of $8.17.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
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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 1605: Crustaceans, molluscs and other aquatic invertebrates, prepared or preserved.
Common questions
What is the value of prepared crustaceans and molluscs imported by Israel?
Israel imported prepared crustaceans and molluscs worth $16.2 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 2.0 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 40th of 214 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 20% on 2023.
Which countries supply prepared crustaceans and molluscs to Israel?
Vietnam was the largest supplier with 51% of the value ($8.2 million), followed by India (21%) and Germany (10%). The top three together account for 82%, out of 18 supplier countries in total. Thailand grew fastest among the top ten, up 161% on the year.
What is the average import price of prepared crustaceans and molluscs per kg?
The average declared import value was about $7.89 per kg in 2024, close to the world average of $8.17 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 imports of prepared crustaceans and molluscs to Israel changed since 2017?
Imports went from $12.9 million in 2017 to $16.2 million in 2024, an increase of 26%. The peak was 2022 at $18.9 million. Monthly and weekly movements since then are in EximDataX.
What is the HS code for prepared crustaceans and molluscs?
The HS code for prepared crustaceans and molluscs is heading 1605. In Israel the largest six-digit codes were 1605.29 (53% of the value) and 1605.21 (17%). It sits in HS chapter 16 (meat, fish, crustaceans, molluscs or other aquatic invertebrates, or insects; preparations thereof). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 1605 page.
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