Prepared squid imports in Israel: data, top suppliers and prices
Israel imported $2.1 million of prepared squid in 2024 (318 tonnes). That is 5% more than in 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2022, at $5.1 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 | $2.1M | 318 t |
| 2023 | $2.0M | 278 t |
| 2022 | $5.1M | 762 t |
| 2021 | $1.7M | 289 t |
| 2020 | $1.7M | 295 t |
| 2019 | $1.4M | 277 t |
| 2018 | $996K | 170 t |
| 2017 | $1.9M | 285 t |
Where Israel imports prepared squid from
Vietnam alone supplied 62% of it. Among the main suppliers, Thailand grew fastest (+489% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Vietnam | $1.3M | 62% |
| Thailand | $532K | 25% |
| China | $198K | 9.2% |
| Spain | $32K | 1.5% |
| Poland | $29K | 1.3% |
| Russia | $11K | 0.5% |
| Latvia | $10K | 0.5% |
| Philippines | $10K | 0.5% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $6.75 per kg, 27% above the world average of $5.31. 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 prepared squid imports (HS 1605.54): 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 1605.54: Mollusc preparations: cuttle fish and squid, prepared or preserved.
Common questions
What is the value of prepared squid imported by Israel?
Israel imported prepared squid worth $2.1 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 318 tonnes. That ranks it 35th of 189 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 5% on 2023.
Which countries supply prepared squid to Israel?
Vietnam was the largest supplier with 62% of the value ($1.3 million), followed by Thailand (25%) and China (9%). The top three together account for 96%, out of 8 supplier countries in total. Thailand grew fastest among the top ten, up 489% on the year.
What is the average import price of prepared squid per kg?
The average declared import value was about $6.75 per kg in 2024, 27% above the world average of $5.31 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of prepared squid to Israel changed since 2017?
Imports went from $1.9 million in 2017 to $2.1 million in 2024, an increase of 12%. The peak was 2022 at $5.1 million. Over 8 years the average was $2.1 million a year.
What is the HS code for prepared squid?
The HS code for prepared squid is subheading 1605.54. 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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