Fishing net imports in Angola: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Angola imported fishing net worth $16.4 million (2.4 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. That is 40% less than in 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2023, at $27.3 million.
Public statistics, latest complete year (2024). Values in US dollars. Page updated .
Imports by year, 2017-2024
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Year by year
| Year | Value | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $16.4M | 2.4K t |
| 2023 | $27.3M | 3.1K t |
| 2022 | $14.5M | 4.1K t |
| 2021 | $8.9M | 3.4K t |
| 2020 | $11.4M | 1.7K t |
| 2019 | $15.2M | 1.7K t |
| 2018 | $12.7M | 1.7K t |
| 2017 | $11.7M | 2.9K t |
Where Angola imports fishing net from
China alone supplied 86% of it.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $14.1M | 86% |
| Portugal | $1.0M | 6.2% |
| Spain | $531K | 3.2% |
| France | $111K | 0.7% |
| Namibia | $93K | 0.6% |
| United States | $91K | 0.6% |
| Turkey | $69K | 0.4% |
| Mexico | $47K | 0.3% |
| Brunei | $35K | 0.2% |
| Norway | $35K | 0.2% |
Product types under HS 5608
| 5608.11 | Fishing net, assembled | 91% |
| 5608.19 | Knotted netting, synthetic (non-fishing) | 6.2% |
| 5608.90 | Knotted netting (natural fibers) | 2.3% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 5608.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $6.70 per kg, 41% above the world average of $4.75. This usually points to higher-grade or processed goods.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
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The shipment records behind Angola fishing net imports (HS 5608): companies, dates, quantities and declared values.
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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.
Common questions
What is the value of fishing net imported by Angola?
Angola imported fishing net worth $16.4 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 2.4 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 32nd of 219 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was down 40% on 2023.
Which countries supply fishing net to Angola?
China was the largest supplier with 86% of the value ($14.1 million), followed by Portugal (6%) and Spain (3%). The top three together account for 96%, out of 37 supplier countries in total. France grew fastest among the top ten, up 208% on the year.
What is the average import price of fishing net per kg?
The average declared import value was about $6.70 per kg in 2024, 41% above the world average of $4.75 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of fishing net to Angola changed since 2017?
Imports went from $11.7 million in 2017 to $16.4 million in 2024, an increase of 40%. The peak was 2023 at $27.3 million. Over 8 years the average was $14.7 million a year.
What is the HS code for fishing net?
The HS code for fishing net is heading 5608. In Angola the largest six-digit codes were 5608.11 (91% of the value) and 5608.19 (6%).
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