Prepared tuna imports in Israel: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of prepared tuna by Israel reached $194.9 million in 2024 (41.0 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 2%. Value rose 60% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 10% 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 | $194.9M | 41.0K t |
| 2023 | $121.6M | 23.8K t |
| 2022 | $119.2M | 26.7K t |
| 2021 | $102.4M | 22.6K t |
| 2020 | $93.5M | 21.8K t |
| 2019 | $102.2M | 24.9K t |
| 2018 | $125.1M | 24.8K t |
| 2017 | $97.2M | 21.8K t |
Where Israel imports prepared tuna from
One supplier dominates: Thailand accounted for 57% of the value. Among the main suppliers, Thailand grew fastest (+85% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Thailand | $110.6M | 57% |
| Vietnam | $35.8M | 18% |
| China | $21.1M | 11% |
| Hong Kong | $10.2M | 5.2% |
| Italy | $9.0M | 4.6% |
| Spain | $2.5M | 1.3% |
| Turkey | $1.6M | 0.8% |
| United States | $1.3M | 0.7% |
| Ecuador | $1.2M | 0.6% |
| United Arab Emirates | $786K | 0.4% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $4.75 per kg, close to the world average of $5.06.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Prepared tuna exports from Israel
Israel exported $265 thousand of prepared tuna in 2024 (32 tonnes). One buyer market dominates: United States accounted for 57% of the value. Among the main buyer markets, Romania grew fastest (+380% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United States | $151K | 57% |
| Romania | $48K | 18% |
| Austria | $35K | 13% |
| Singapore | $9K | 3.5% |
| Ukraine | $9K | 3.4% |
| Japan | $5K | 1.9% |
| Uganda | $3K | 1% |
| Bulgaria | $1K | 0.4% |
| Georgia | $1K | 0.4% |
| South Korea | $1K | 0.4% |
Who is behind these numbers in Israel?
The shipment records behind Israel prepared tuna imports (HS 1604.14): 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 1604.14: Fish preparations: tunas, skipjack and Atlantic bonito (sarda spp.), prepared or preserved, whole or in pieces (but not minced).
Common questions
What is the value of prepared tuna imported by Israel?
Israel imported prepared tuna worth $194.9 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 41.0 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 13th of 219 countries worldwide, with 2% of world imports. The value was up 60% on 2023.
Which countries supply prepared tuna to Israel?
Thailand was the largest supplier with 57% of the value ($110.6 million), followed by Vietnam (18%) and China (11%). The top three together account for 86%, out of 19 supplier countries in total. Thailand grew fastest among the top ten, up 85% on the year.
What is the average import price of prepared tuna per kg?
The average declared import value was about $4.75 per kg in 2024, 6% below the world average of $5.06 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of prepared tuna to Israel changed since 2017?
Imports went from $97.2 million in 2017 to $194.9 million in 2024, an increase of 100%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $119.5 million a year.
Does Israel also export prepared tuna?
Yes. Israel exported $265 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to the United States, Romania and Austria. On balance Israel is a net importer of this product, by about $194.6 million a year.
What is the HS code for prepared tuna?
The HS code for prepared tuna is subheading 1604.14. 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 1604 page.
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