Bed nets trade by country: top importers, exporters and prices
World trade in bed nets was worth $343.5 million in 2024, about 70.4 thousand tonnes. That is an increase of 425% since 2017, and up 12% on 2023.
Public statistics, latest complete year (2024). Values in US dollars. Page updated .
World trade by year, 2017-2024
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Year by year
| Year | Value | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $343.5M | 70.4K t |
| 2023 | $307.6M | 74.5K t |
| 2022 | $376.7M | 214.0K t |
| 2021 | $308.0M | 54.0K t |
| 2020 | $245.5M | 52.8K t |
| 2019 | $153.0M | 38.1K t |
| 2018 | $64.7M | 14.7K t |
| 2017 | $65.5M | 12.9K t |
Top bed nets exporting countries
Vietnam is the largest exporter with 34% of world exports, followed by China and India. The top three supply 75% between them, out of 109 exporting countries.
| Exporter | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Vietnam | $117.3M | 34% |
| China | $87.8M | 26% |
| India | $51.8M | 15% |
| Netherlands | $44.7M | 13% |
| Thailand | $25.7M | 7.5% |
| Pakistan | $5.1M | 1.5% |
| Switzerland | $3.7M | 1.1% |
| Tanzania | $1.6M | 0.5% |
| France | $956K | 0.3% |
| Kenya | $810K | 0.2% |
| South Africa | $557K | 0.2% |
| United Arab Emirates | $506K | 0.2% |
Top importing countries and buyer markets
Nigeria is the biggest buyer with 17% of world imports, ahead of Niger and Malawi. Demand is spread widely: the top three take 45% across 179 importing countries.
| Importer | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Nigeria | $59.1M | 17% |
| Niger | $56.0M | 16% |
| Malawi | $40.6M | 12% |
| DR Congo | $33.4M | 9.7% |
| Cote d'Ivoire | $20.5M | 6% |
| Mozambique | $17.0M | 5% |
| Burkina Faso | $10.6M | 3.1% |
| Zimbabwe | $10.2M | 3% |
| Madagascar | $9.5M | 2.8% |
| Guinea | $8.8M | 2.6% |
| Angola | $7.5M | 2.2% |
| Somalia | $6.0M | 1.7% |
Average price per kg
The world average declared value was about $4.88 per kg in 2024. Among the main exporters, India averaged $12.52 per kg and China $3.30 per kg, so grade and origin matter.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments worldwide. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
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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 6304.20: Furnishing articles: excluding those of heading no. 9404, bed nets, specified in Subheading Note 1 to this Chapter. HS 6304 codes.
Common questions
Which countries export the most bed nets?
Vietnam exported $117.3 million in 2024, 34% of the world total, followed by China (26%) and India (15%). In all, 109 countries reported exports of this product. The full ranking and map are on this page.
Which countries import the most bed nets?
Nigeria imported $59.1 million in 2024, 17% of world imports, ahead of Niger (16%) and Malawi (12%). The top three importers together take 45%. Each country with its own page is linked from the table.
How big is the world trade in bed nets?
It was worth $343.5 million in 2024, about 70.4 thousand tonnes. That is an increase of 425% since 2017. The peak year was 2022 at $376.7 million. 109 countries reported exports and 179 reported imports.
What is the average price of bed nets per kg?
The world average declared value was about $4.88 per kg in 2024. Among the main exporters, India averaged $12.52 per kg and China $3.30 per kg, so grade and origin matter. It is total declared value divided by total weight, so treat it as a benchmark, not a quote.
What is the HS code for bed nets?
The HS code for bed nets is subheading 6304.20, in chapter 63 (textiles, made up articles; sets; worn clothing and worn textile articles; rags). The first six digits are the same in every country; national tariffs add more. The full list of codes is on the HS 6304 page.
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