Fishing net imports in Tanzania: data, top suppliers and prices
Tanzania imported $10.1 million of fishing net in 2024 (3.6 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. That is 29% less than in 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2023, at $14.3 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 | $10.1M | 3.6K t |
| 2023 | $14.3M | 2.9K t |
| 2022 | $7.6M | 2.7K t |
| 2021 | $7.0M | 2.2K t |
| 2020 | $4.0M | 1.6K t |
| 2019 | $5.8M | 2.3K t |
| 2018 | $7.6M | 2.0K t |
| 2017 | $12.2M | 3.8K t |
Where Tanzania imports fishing net from
China alone supplied 80% of it.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $8.1M | 81% |
| Kenya | $1.1M | 10% |
| India | $773K | 7.6% |
| Hong Kong | $50K | 0.5% |
| United Arab Emirates | $38K | 0.4% |
| Turkey | $20K | 0.2% |
| Netherlands | $15K | 0.2% |
| France | $8K | 0.1% |
| Uganda | $8K | 0.1% |
| South Africa | $8K | 0.1% |
Product types under HS 5608
| 5608.11 | Fishing net, assembled | 87% |
| 5608.19 | Knotted netting, synthetic (non-fishing) | 7.1% |
| 5608.90 | Knotted netting (natural fibers) | 6% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 5608.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $2.79 per kg, 41% below the world average of $4.75, which often means bulk or lower-grade product.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Fishing net exports from Tanzania
In 2024, Tanzania exported fishing net worth $306 thousand (84 tonnes). The largest buyer markets were Zambia (49%), Kenya (26%), DR Congo (8%). Among the main buyer markets, Rwanda grew fastest (+63% on the year before).
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The shipment records behind Tanzania 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 Tanzania?
Tanzania imported fishing net worth $10.1 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 3.6 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 49th of 219 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was down 29% on 2023.
Which countries supply fishing net to Tanzania?
China was the largest supplier with 80% of the value ($8.1 million), followed by Kenya (10%) and India (8%). The top three together account for 98%, out of 19 supplier countries in total. The Netherlands grew fastest among the top ten, up 198% on the year.
What is the average import price of fishing net per kg?
The average declared import value was about $2.79 per kg in 2024, 41% below the world average of $4.75 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of fishing net to Tanzania changed since 2017?
Imports went from $12.2 million in 2017 to $10.1 million in 2024, a fall of 17%. The peak was 2023 at $14.3 million. Over 8 years the average was $8.6 million a year.
Does Tanzania also export fishing net?
Yes. Tanzania exported $306 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Zambia, Kenya and the DR Congo. On balance Tanzania is a net importer of this product, by about $9.8 million a year.
What is the HS code for fishing net?
The HS code for fishing net is heading 5608. In Tanzania the largest six-digit codes were 5608.11 (87% of the value) and 5608.19 (7%).
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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