Fishing net trade by country: top importers, exporters and prices
World trade in fishing net was worth $1.96 billion in 2024, about 413.7 thousand tonnes. That is an increase of 7% since 2017, and up 3% 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 | $1.96B | 413.7K t |
| 2023 | $1.92B | 361.6K t |
| 2022 | $2.10B | 397.5K t |
| 2021 | $2.08B | 406.7K t |
| 2020 | $1.82B | 361.7K t |
| 2019 | $1.88B | 363.9K t |
| 2018 | $1.95B | 370.4K t |
| 2017 | $1.84B | 392.7K t |
Top fishing net exporting countries
China is the largest exporter with 38% of world exports, followed by Vietnam and India. The top three supply 50% between them, out of 165 exporting countries.
| Exporter | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $747.4M | 38% |
| Vietnam | $120.2M | 6.1% |
| India | $107.7M | 5.5% |
| Thailand | $98.3M | 5% |
| Spain | $68.0M | 3.5% |
| Lithuania | $61.2M | 3.1% |
| Germany | $60.8M | 3.1% |
| Japan | $52.9M | 2.7% |
| South Korea | $41.8M | 2.1% |
| Portugal | $40.2M | 2% |
| Taiwan | $39.0M | 2% |
| Italy | $35.7M | 1.8% |
Top importing countries and buyer markets
Japan is the biggest buyer with 6% of world imports, ahead of South Korea and Vietnam. Demand is spread widely: the top three take 16% across 219 importing countries.
| Importer | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Japan | $114.1M | 5.8% |
| South Korea | $97.2M | 4.9% |
| Vietnam | $93.3M | 4.8% |
| Germany | $79.3M | 4% |
| Norway | $76.5M | 3.9% |
| United States | $68.7M | 3.5% |
| France | $62.0M | 3.2% |
| Chile | $47.3M | 2.4% |
| Russia | $43.7M | 2.2% |
| Denmark | $41.5M | 2.1% |
| Malaysia | $41.3M | 2.1% |
| Australia | $40.9M | 2.1% |
Average price per kg
The world average declared value was about $4.75 per kg in 2024. Among the main exporters, Lithuania averaged $11.01 per kg and Japan $2.59 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 5608: Twine, cordage or rope; knotted netting, made up fishing nets and other made up nets, of textile materials. HS 5608 codes.
Common questions
Which countries export the most fishing net?
China exported $747.4 million in 2024, 38% of the world total, followed by Vietnam (6%) and India (5%). In all, 165 countries reported exports of this product. The full ranking and map are on this page.
Which countries import the most fishing net?
Japan imported $114.1 million in 2024, 6% of world imports, ahead of South Korea (5%) and Vietnam (5%). The top three importers together take 16%. Each country with its own page is linked from the table.
How big is the world trade in fishing net?
It was worth $1.96 billion in 2024, about 413.7 thousand tonnes. That is an increase of 7% since 2017. The peak year was 2022 at $2.10 billion. 165 countries reported exports and 219 reported imports.
What is the average price of fishing net per kg?
The world average declared value was about $4.75 per kg in 2024. Among the main exporters, Lithuania averaged $11.01 per kg and Japan $2.59 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 fishing net?
The HS code for fishing net is heading 5608, in chapter 56 (wadding, felt and nonwovens, special yarns; twine, cordage, ropes and cables and articles thereof). Customs uses this code worldwide at the six-digit level; national tariffs add more digits. The full list of codes is on the HS 5608 page.
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