Knotted netting, synthetic (non-fishing) imports in South Africa: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of knotted netting, synthetic (non-fishing) by South Africa reached $4.8 million in 2024 (1.1 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. Value rose 11% on 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2021, at $8.8 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 | $4.8M | 1.1K t |
| 2023 | $4.3M | 1.0K t |
| 2022 | $7.0M | 1.4K t |
| 2021 | $8.8M | 1.4K t |
| 2020 | $5.6M | 1.5K t |
| 2019 | $5.2M | 1.1K t |
| 2018 | $6.6M | 1.1K t |
| 2017 | $5.8M | 926 t |
Where South Africa imports knotted netting, synthetic (non-fishing) from
Most of the value came from Hungary (36%), Vietnam (21%), China (12%). Among the main suppliers, India grew fastest (+219% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Hungary | $1.7M | 36% |
| Vietnam | $983K | 21% |
| China | $595K | 13% |
| Germany | $218K | 4.6% |
| Portugal | $192K | 4% |
| Poland | $143K | 3% |
| Mauritius | $133K | 2.8% |
| Greece | $131K | 2.7% |
| Italy | $106K | 2.2% |
| India | $102K | 2.1% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $4.55 per kg, close to the world average of $4.46.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Knotted netting, synthetic (non-fishing) exports from South Africa
Exports of knotted netting, synthetic (non-fishing) by South Africa reached $1.4 million in 2024 (351 tonnes). Most of it went to Namibia (36%), Botswana (17%), Zimbabwe (15%). Among the main buyer markets, Mozambique grew fastest (+75% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Namibia | $504K | 36% |
| Botswana | $236K | 17% |
| Zimbabwe | $204K | 15% |
| Zambia | $108K | 7.8% |
| Eswatini | $91K | 6.6% |
| Lesotho | $54K | 3.9% |
| Peru | $53K | 3.8% |
| Mozambique | $46K | 3.3% |
| Germany | $19K | 1.4% |
| United States | $17K | 1.2% |
Who is behind these numbers in South Africa?
The shipment records behind South Africa knotted netting, synthetic (non-fishing) imports (HS 5608.19): 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 5608.19: Twine, cordage or rope: knotted netting, for other than fishing, of man-made textile materials.
Common questions
What is the value of knotted netting, synthetic (non-fishing) imported by South Africa?
South Africa imported knotted netting, synthetic (non-fishing) worth $4.8 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 1.1 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 44th of 216 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was up 11% on 2023.
Which countries supply knotted netting, synthetic (non-fishing) to South Africa?
Hungary was the largest supplier with 36% of the value ($1.7 million), followed by Vietnam (21%) and China (12%). The top three together account for 69%, out of 41 supplier countries in total. India grew fastest among the top ten, up 219% on the year.
What is the average import price of knotted netting, synthetic (non-fishing) per kg?
The average declared import value was about $4.55 per kg in 2024, close to the world average of $4.46 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of knotted netting, synthetic (non-fishing) to South Africa changed since 2017?
Imports went from $5.8 million in 2017 to $4.8 million in 2024, a fall of 17%. The peak was 2021 at $8.8 million. Over 8 years the average was $6.0 million a year.
Does South Africa also export knotted netting, synthetic (non-fishing)?
Yes. South Africa exported $1.4 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Namibia, Botswana and Zimbabwe. On balance South Africa is a net importer of this product, by about $3.4 million a year.
What is the HS code for knotted netting, synthetic (non-fishing)?
The HS code for knotted netting, synthetic (non-fishing) is subheading 5608.19. 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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