Fishing net imports in Nigeria: data, top suppliers and prices
Nigeria imported $30.6 million of fishing net in 2024 (6.1 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 2%. Value rose 11% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 it shrank by about 7% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2017, at $52.4 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 | $30.6M | 6.1K t |
| 2023 | $27.7M | 5.9K t |
| 2022 | $31.8M | 6.0K t |
| 2021 | $25.2M | 6.5K t |
| 2020 | $26.2M | 6.5K t |
| 2019 | $27.1M | 6.2K t |
| 2018 | $47.5M | 11.5K t |
| 2017 | $52.4M | 14.5K t |
Where Nigeria imports fishing net from
China alone supplied 99% of it.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $30.2M | 99% |
| India | $111K | 0.4% |
| Turkey | $101K | 0.3% |
| Singapore | $45K | 0.2% |
| Malaysia | $42K | 0.1% |
| United States | $37K | 0.1% |
| South Korea | $18K | 0.1% |
| Thailand | $16K | 0.1% |
| Ghana | $9K | 0% |
| Indonesia | $7K | 0% |
Product types under HS 5608
| 5608.11 | Fishing net, assembled | 92% |
| 5608.19 | Knotted netting, synthetic (non-fishing) | 6.4% |
| 5608.90 | Knotted netting (natural fibers) | 1.6% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 5608.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $5.04 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 Nigeria 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 Nigeria?
Nigeria imported fishing net worth $30.6 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 6.1 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 21st of 219 countries worldwide, with 2% of world imports. The value was up 11% on 2023.
Which countries supply fishing net to Nigeria?
China was the largest supplier with 99% of the value ($30.2 million), followed by India (0%) and Turkey (0%). The top three together account for 99%, out of 24 supplier countries in total. Indonesia grew fastest among the top ten, up 561% on the year.
What is the average import price of fishing net per kg?
The average declared import value was about $5.04 per kg in 2024, 6% 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 Nigeria changed since 2017?
Imports went from $52.4 million in 2017 to $30.6 million in 2024, a fall of 42%. The peak was 2017 at $52.4 million. Over 8 years the average was $33.6 million a year.
What is the HS code for fishing net?
The HS code for fishing net is heading 5608. In Nigeria the largest six-digit codes were 5608.11 (92% of the value) and 5608.19 (6%).
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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