Price for Smoked Fish, Incl. Fillets in Israel - 2023

Price for Smoked Fish, Incl. Fillets in Israel (CIF) - 2022

The average smoked fish, incl. fillets import price stood at $13,561 per ton in 2022, rising by 5.5% against the previous year. Overall, the import price, however, recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2017 when the average import price increased by 26% against the previous year. As a result, import price reached the peak level of $16,672 per ton. From 2018 to 2022, 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 Norway ($14,073 per ton), while the price for Kazakhstan ($7,852 per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Ukraine (+8.0%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Price for Smoked Fish, Incl. Fillets in Israel (FOB) - 2022

In 2022, the average smoked fish, incl. fillets export price amounted to $7,152 per ton, almost unchanged from the previous year. Over the last decade, it increased at an average annual rate of +1.4%. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 when the average export price increased by 50% against the previous year. As a result, the export price attained the peak level of $9,286 per ton. From 2014 to 2022, the average export prices remained at a lower figure.

As there is only one major export destination, the average price level is determined by prices for Palestine.

From 2012 to 2022, the rate of growth in terms of prices for the United States amounted to +31.2% per year.

Imports of Smoked Fish, Incl. Fillets in Israel

In 2022, approx. 325 tons of smoked fish, incl. fillets were imported into Israel; rising by 31% against the previous year. Overall, imports enjoyed significant growth. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 with an increase of 116% against the previous year. Imports peaked in 2022 and are likely to continue growth in years to come.

In value terms, smoked fish, incl. fillets imports soared to $4.4M in 2022. In general, imports posted a significant expansion. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 when imports increased by 101% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in years to come.

Import of Smoked Fish, Incl. Fillets in Israel (Thousand USD)
COUNTRY	2019	2020	2021	2022	CAGR, 2019-2022
Norway	1,339	773	1,659	3,038	31.4%
Germany	11.4	27.4	69.2	608	276.4%
Ukraine	523	500	599	378	-10.3%
Lithuania	21.0	60.7	143	159	96.4%
Estonia	50.9	54.9	62.5	111	29.7%
Latvia	1.1	0.8	14.4	78.0	313.9%
Kazakhstan	44.1	72.6	54.5	20.0	-23.2%
Others	216	101	588	16.0	-58.0%
Total	2,206	1,591	3,191	4,408	26.0%

Top Suppliers of Smoked Fish, Incl. Fillets to Israel in 2022:

Norway (215.9 tons)
Germany (43.2 tons)
Ukraine (27.9 tons)
Lithuania (18.0 tons)
Estonia (7.9 tons)
Latvia (7.6 tons)
Kazakhstan (2.5 tons)

Exports of Smoked Fish, Incl. Fillets in Israel

Smoked fish, incl. fillets exports from Israel soared to 6.4 tons in 2022, picking up by 853% compared with 2021 figures. In general, exports, however, saw a significant contraction.

In value terms, smoked fish, incl. fillets exports surged to $46K in 2022. Overall, exports, however, recorded a significant decrease.