Fishing net imports in the DR Congo: data, top suppliers and prices
The DR Congo imported $9.7 million of fishing net in 2024 (2.1 thousand tonnes). Value rose 7% on 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2017, at $12.9 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 | $9.7M | 2.1K t |
| 2023 | $9.1M | 2.1K t |
| 2022 | $4.8M | 1.2K t |
| 2021 | $6.8M | 1.7K t |
| 2020 | $7.9M | 1.9K t |
| 2019 | $7.8M | 2.4K t |
| 2018 | $8.4M | 2.3K t |
| 2017 | $12.9M | 3.6K t |
Where the DR Congo imports fishing net from
China alone supplied 97% of it.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $9.4M | 97% |
| Uganda | $103K | 1.1% |
| Kenya | $76K | 0.8% |
| Tanzania | $24K | 0.3% |
| United States | $22K | 0.2% |
| South Africa | $20K | 0.2% |
| Belgium | $16K | 0.2% |
| Turkey | $6K | 0.1% |
| India | $4K | 0% |
| Angola | $2K | 0% |
Product types under HS 5608
| 5608.11 | Fishing net, assembled | 97% |
| 5608.90 | Knotted netting (natural fibers) | 1.4% |
| 5608.19 | Knotted netting, synthetic (non-fishing) | 1.3% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 5608.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $4.60 per kg, close to the world average of $4.75.
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 DR Congo 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 the DR Congo?
The DR Congo imported fishing net worth $9.7 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 2.1 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 53rd of 219 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 7% on 2023.
Which countries supply fishing net to the DR Congo?
China was the largest supplier with 97% of the value ($9.4 million), followed by Uganda (1%) and Kenya (1%). The top three together account for 99%, out of 11 supplier countries in total. Belgium grew fastest among the top ten, up 106% on the year.
What is the average import price of fishing net per kg?
The average declared import value was about $4.60 per kg in 2024, close to the world average of $4.75 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of fishing net to the DR Congo changed since 2017?
Imports went from $12.9 million in 2017 to $9.7 million in 2024, a fall of 25%. The peak was 2017 at $12.9 million. Over 8 years the average was $8.4 million a year.
What is the HS code for fishing net?
The HS code for fishing net is heading 5608. In the DR Congo the largest six-digit codes were 5608.11 (97% of the value) and 5608.90 (1%).
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