Israel: Market for Smoked Fish Other than Salmon and Herring 2025

Market Size for Smoked Fish Other than Salmon and Herring in Israel

The Israeli market for smoked fish other than salmon and herring expanded notably to $X in 2021, growing by 5.3% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the total consumption indicated a buoyant increase from 2012 to 2021: its value increased at an average annual rate of +5.4% over the last nine years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2021 figures, consumption decreased by -0.8% against 2019 indices. Over the period under review, the market hit record highs at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2021, consumption failed to regain momentum.

Production of Smoked Fish Other than Salmon and Herring in Israel

In value terms, production of smoked fish other than salmon and herring expanded slightly to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. In general, the total production indicated a strong increase from 2012 to 2021: its value increased at an average annual rate of +5.3% over the last nine-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2021 figures, production decreased by -2.4% against 2019 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 when the production volume increased by 38%. Over the period under review, production of attained the maximum level at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2021, production failed to regain momentum.

Exports of Smoked Fish Other than Salmon and Herring

Exports from Israel

Exports of smoked fish other than salmon and herring from Israel soared to X tons in 2021, surging by 3,436% compared with the previous year's figure. Overall, exports continue to indicate mild growth. The exports peaked at X tons in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2021, the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, exports of smoked fish other than salmon and herring soared to $X in 2021. Over the period under review, exports showed a temperate increase. Over the period under review, the exports of reached the peak figure at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2021, the exports failed to regain momentum.

Exports by Country

Palestine (X tons) was the main destination for exports of smoked fish other than salmon and herring from Israel, with a 90% share of total exports. Moreover, exports of smoked fish other than salmon and herring to Palestine exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, the United States (X kg), ninefold.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume to Palestine amounted to +17.1%.

In value terms, the largest markets for smoked fish other than salmon and herring exported from Israel were Palestine ($X) and the United States ($X).

Among the main countries of destination, Palestine, with a CAGR of +5.0%, recorded the highest growth rate of the value of exports, over the period under review.

Export Prices by Country

In 2021, the average export price for smoked fish other than salmon and herring amounted to $X per ton, which is down by -8% against the previous year. Over the last nine-year period, it increased at an average annual rate of +1.6%. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 an increase of 50%. As a result, the export price attained the peak level of $X per ton. From 2014 to 2021, the average export prices remained at a somewhat lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major external markets. In 2021, the country with the highest price was the United States ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Palestine totaled $X per ton.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to the United States (+23.0%).

Imports of Smoked Fish Other than Salmon and Herring

Imports into Israel

In 2021, imports of smoked fish other than salmon and herring into Israel skyrocketed to X tons, growing by 115% on the previous year. In general, imports continue to indicate a buoyant increase. As a result, imports attained the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, imports of smoked fish other than salmon and herring surged to $X in 2021. Over the period under review, imports enjoyed a prominent increase. As a result, imports reached the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Imports by Country

In 2021, Norway (X tons) constituted the largest smoked fish other than salmon and herring supplier to Israel, accounting for a 45% share of total imports. Moreover, imports of smoked fish other than salmon and herring from Norway exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Ukraine (X tons), threefold. Belarus (X tons) ranked third in terms of total imports with an 8% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume from Norway stood at +16.3%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Ukraine (+24.3% per year) and Belarus (+182.1% per year).

In value terms, Norway ($X) constituted the largest supplier of smoked fish other than salmon and herring to Israel, comprising 53% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by Ukraine ($X), with a 19% share of total imports. It was followed by Belarus, with a 7.2% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of value from Norway stood at +11.9%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Ukraine (+33.0% per year) and Belarus (+135.3% per year).

Import Prices by Country

The average import price for smoked fish other than salmon and herring stood at $X per ton in 2021, reducing by -6.7% against the previous year. Overall, the import price showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 an increase of 25%. As a result, import price attained the peak level of $X per ton. From 2018 to 2021, the average import prices failed to regain momentum.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major supplying countries. In 2021, the country with the highest price was Norway ($X per ton), while the price for Kazakhstan ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Poland (+175.3%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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