Fishing net, assembled imports in Egypt: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of fishing net, assembled by Egypt reached $3.6 million in 2024 (455 tonnes). That is 26% less than in 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2021, at $5.6 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 | $3.6M | 455 t |
| 2023 | $4.9M | 687 t |
| 2022 | $2.7M | 369 t |
| 2021 | $5.6M | 942 t |
| 2020 | $5.5M | 863 t |
| 2019 | $5.3M | 692 t |
| 2018 | $5.1M | 811 t |
| 2017 | $3.3M | 579 t |
Where Egypt imports fishing net, assembled from
Most of the value came from Thailand (42%), China (32%), Vietnam (15%). Among the main suppliers, Norway grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Thailand | $1.5M | 43% |
| China | $1.1M | 32% |
| Vietnam | $555K | 16% |
| India | $202K | 5.6% |
| Norway | $126K | 3.5% |
| South Korea | $28K | 0.8% |
| Lithuania | $10K | 0.3% |
| Turkey | $4K | 0.1% |
| Spain | $1K | 0% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $7.88 per kg, 54% above the world average of $5.13. 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.
Fishing net, assembled exports from Egypt
In 2024, Egypt exported fishing net, assembled worth $208 thousand (25 tonnes). Sudan alone took 80% of it. Among the main buyer markets, Sudan grew fastest (+382% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Sudan | $167K | 80% |
| Libya | $18K | 8.5% |
| Kenya | $11K | 5.2% |
| Kuwait | $10K | 4.9% |
| South Sudan | $1K | 0.6% |
| Saudi Arabia | $1K | 0.3% |
| Ethiopia | $1K | 0.2% |
| Algeria | $0K | 0.1% |
| Turkey | $0K | 0% |
Who is behind these numbers in Egypt?
The shipment records behind Egypt fishing net, assembled imports (HS 5608.11): 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 5608.11: Twine, cordage or rope: fishing nets, made up, of man made textile materials.
Common questions
What is the value of fishing net, assembled imported by Egypt?
Egypt imported fishing net, assembled worth $3.6 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 455 tonnes. That ranks it 52nd of 198 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 26% on 2023.
Which countries supply fishing net, assembled to Egypt?
Thailand was the largest supplier with 42% of the value ($1.5 million), followed by China (32%) and Vietnam (15%). The top three together account for 90%, out of 9 supplier countries in total.
What is the average import price of fishing net, assembled per kg?
The average declared import value was about $7.88 per kg in 2024, 54% above the world average of $5.13 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, assembled to Egypt changed since 2017?
Imports went from $3.3 million in 2017 to $3.6 million in 2024, an increase of 7%. The peak was 2021 at $5.6 million. Over 8 years the average was $4.5 million a year.
Does Egypt also export fishing net, assembled?
Yes. Egypt exported $208 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Sudan, Libya and Kenya. On balance Egypt is a net importer of this product, by about $3.4 million a year.
What is the HS code for fishing net, assembled?
The HS code for fishing net, assembled is subheading 5608.11. It sits in HS chapter 56 (wadding, felt and nonwovens, special yarns; twine, cordage, ropes and cables and articles thereof). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 5608 page.
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