Fishing net, assembled trade by country: top importers, exporters and prices
World trade in fishing net, assembled was worth $888.5 million in 2024, about 173.3 thousand tonnes. That is an increase of 20% 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 | $888.5M | 173.3K t |
| 2023 | $859.8M | 164.9K t |
| 2022 | $926.0M | 173.6K t |
| 2021 | $898.9M | 169.1K t |
| 2020 | $797.5M | 153.8K t |
| 2019 | $785.3M | 151.5K t |
| 2018 | $793.4M | 151.5K t |
| 2017 | $741.6M | 150.5K t |
Top fishing net, assembled exporting countries
Exports are led by China (40%), India (10%) and Thailand (9%). 124 countries reported exports, and the top three account for 59%.
| Exporter | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $351.6M | 40% |
| India | $90.2M | 10% |
| Thailand | $79.9M | 9% |
| Lithuania | $44.5M | 5% |
| Vietnam | $39.2M | 4.4% |
| South Korea | $30.3M | 3.4% |
| Taiwan | $30.1M | 3.4% |
| Portugal | $28.6M | 3.2% |
| Peru | $25.4M | 2.9% |
| Spain | $21.4M | 2.4% |
| Indonesia | $20.6M | 2.3% |
| Bangladesh | $16.6M | 1.9% |
Top importing countries and buyer markets
South Korea is the biggest buyer with 8% of world imports, ahead of Norway and Vietnam. Demand is spread widely: the top three take 21% across 198 importing countries.
| Importer | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| South Korea | $67.8M | 7.6% |
| Norway | $59.4M | 6.7% |
| Vietnam | $56.9M | 6.4% |
| Chile | $33.1M | 3.7% |
| Denmark | $31.1M | 3.5% |
| Nigeria | $28.2M | 3.2% |
| India | $27.1M | 3.1% |
| Russia | $26.6M | 3% |
| Ghana | $26.3M | 3% |
| Malaysia | $25.9M | 2.9% |
| Morocco | $24.4M | 2.7% |
| Myanmar | $21.1M | 2.4% |
Average price per kg
The world average declared value was about $5.13 per kg in 2024. Among the main exporters, Lithuania averaged $10.94 per kg and China $4.13 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 5608.11: Twine, cordage or rope: fishing nets, made up, of man made textile materials. HS 5608 codes.
Common questions
Which countries export the most fishing net, assembled?
China exported $351.6 million in 2024, 40% of the world total, followed by India (10%) and Thailand (9%). In all, 124 countries reported exports of this product. The full ranking and map are on this page.
Which countries import the most fishing net, assembled?
South Korea imported $67.8 million in 2024, 8% of world imports, ahead of Norway (7%) and Vietnam (6%). The top three importers together take 21%. Each country with its own page is linked from the table.
How big is the world trade in fishing net, assembled?
It was worth $888.5 million in 2024, about 173.3 thousand tonnes. That is an increase of 20% since 2017. The peak year was 2022 at $926.0 million. 124 countries reported exports and 198 reported imports.
What is the average price of fishing net, assembled per kg?
The world average declared value was about $5.13 per kg in 2024. Among the main exporters, Lithuania averaged $10.94 per kg and China $4.13 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, assembled?
The HS code for fishing net, assembled is subheading 5608.11, in chapter 56 (wadding, felt and nonwovens, special yarns; twine, cordage, ropes and cables and articles thereof). The first six digits are the same in every country; national tariffs add more. The full list of codes is on the HS 5608 page.
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