Israel: Frozen Whole Fish Market 2025

Frozen Whole Fish Market Size in Israel

After three years of decline, the Israeli frozen whole fish market increased by 5.5% to $X in 2021. In general, consumption saw a noticeable descent. As a result, consumption reached the peak level of $X. From 2015 to 2021, the growth of the market remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Frozen Whole Fish Exports

Exports from Israel

After two years of decline, overseas shipments of frozen whole fish increased by 28% to X tons in 2021. In general, exports, however, continue to indicate a abrupt decline. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2018 with an increase of 651%. Over the period under review, the exports attained the peak figure at X tons in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2021, the exports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, frozen whole fish exports skyrocketed to $X in 2021. Over the period under review, exports, however, continue to indicate a significant decline. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2018 when exports increased by 362% against the previous year. The exports peaked at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2021, the exports failed to regain momentum.

Exports by Country

Nigeria (X tons) was the main destination for frozen whole fish exports from Israel, accounting for a 90% share of total exports. Moreover, frozen whole fish exports to Nigeria exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Palestine (X tons), more than tenfold.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume to Nigeria totaled -8.6%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Palestine (-37.6% per year) and Russia (-25.7% per year).

In value terms, Nigeria ($X) remains the key foreign market for frozen whole fish exports from Israel, comprising 64% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Palestine ($X), with a 19% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value to Nigeria amounted to +52.7%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Palestine (-33.6% per year) and Russia (-22.6% per year).

Export Prices by Country

In 2021, the average frozen whole fish export price amounted to $X per ton, picking up by 28% against the previous year. In general, the export price, however, continues to indicate a abrupt slump. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2015 when the average export price increased by 124%. As a result, the export price reached the peak level of $X per ton. From 2016 to 2021, the average export prices remained at a lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major export markets. In 2021, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Russia ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Nigeria ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Nigeria (+67.1%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Frozen Whole Fish Imports

Imports into Israel

In 2021, frozen whole fish imports into Israel reduced slightly to X tons, almost unchanged from 2020. In general, imports saw a perceptible downturn. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2014 when imports increased by 31% against the previous year. As a result, imports reached the peak of X tons. From 2015 to 2021, the growth of imports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, frozen whole fish imports expanded rapidly to $X in 2021. Overall, imports recorded a abrupt shrinkage. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2014 when imports increased by 39%. As a result, imports attained the peak of $X. From 2015 to 2021, the growth of imports remained at a lower figure.

Imports by Country

In 2021, Norway (X tons) constituted the largest supplier of frozen whole fish to Israel, accounting for a 50% share of total imports. Moreover, frozen whole fish imports from Norway exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Chile (X tons), fivefold. The third position in this ranking was taken by Argentina (X tons), with an 8.5% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of volume from Norway amounted to -3.5%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Chile (-11.4% per year) and Argentina (-9.6% per year).

In value terms, Norway ($X) constituted the largest supplier of frozen whole fish to Israel, comprising 48% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by Chile ($X), with an 18% share of total imports. It was followed by Argentina, with a 5.8% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of value from Norway stood at -5.4%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Chile (-8.4% per year) and Argentina (-9.0% per year).

Import Prices by Country

In 2021, the average frozen whole fish import price amounted to $X per ton, with an increase of 13% against the previous year. In general, the import price, however, recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 an increase of 14% against the previous year. As a result, import price reached the peak level of $X per ton. From 2017 to 2021, the average import prices failed to regain momentum.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Chile ($X per ton), while the price for the UK ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by China (+3.6%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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