Fishing net imports in Mozambique: data, top suppliers and prices
Mozambique imported $7.2 million of fishing net in 2024 (979 tonnes). That is 5% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 9% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2022, at $11.6 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 | $7.2M | 979 t |
| 2023 | $6.8M | 1.5K t |
| 2022 | $11.6M | 1.4K t |
| 2021 | $3.8M | 1.5K t |
| 2020 | $3.3M | 1.0K t |
| 2019 | $4.0M | 1.5K t |
| 2018 | $6.9M | 2.1K t |
| 2017 | $4.0M | 1.7K t |
Where Mozambique imports fishing net from
China alone supplied 80% of it. Among the main suppliers, United Arab Emirates grew fastest (+199% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $5.8M | 80% |
| United Arab Emirates | $667K | 9.3% |
| South Africa | $362K | 5% |
| Singapore | $179K | 2.5% |
| Spain | $94K | 1.3% |
| Portugal | $63K | 0.9% |
| India | $16K | 0.2% |
| Hong Kong | $11K | 0.2% |
| Zimbabwe | $8K | 0.1% |
| Vietnam | $5K | 0.1% |
Product types under HS 5608
| 5608.11 | Fishing net, assembled | 92% |
| 5608.90 | Knotted netting (natural fibers) | 5.6% |
| 5608.19 | Knotted netting, synthetic (non-fishing) | 2.6% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 5608.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $7.35 per kg, 55% 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.
Who is behind these numbers in Mozambique?
The shipment records behind Mozambique 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 Mozambique?
Mozambique imported fishing net worth $7.2 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 979 tonnes. That ranks it 65th of 219 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 5% on 2023.
Which countries supply fishing net to Mozambique?
China was the largest supplier with 80% of the value ($5.8 million), followed by the United Arab Emirates (9%) and South Africa (5%). The top three together account for 95%, out of 16 supplier countries in total. Vietnam grew fastest among the top ten, up 866% on the year.
What is the average import price of fishing net per kg?
The average declared import value was about $7.35 per kg in 2024, 55% above the world average of $4.75 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of fishing net to Mozambique changed since 2017?
Imports went from $4.0 million in 2017 to $7.2 million in 2024, an increase of 80%. The peak was 2022 at $11.6 million. Over 8 years the average was $6.0 million a year.
What is the HS code for fishing net?
The HS code for fishing net is heading 5608. In Mozambique the largest six-digit codes were 5608.11 (92% of the value) and 5608.90 (6%).
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