Fishing net imports in Tunisia: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Tunisia imported fishing net worth $6.8 million (900 tonnes). Value rose 36% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 it shrank by about 8% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2017, at $12.0 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 | $6.8M | 900 t |
| 2023 | $5.0M | 1.2K t |
| 2022 | $7.3M | 1.4K t |
| 2021 | $5.8M | 1.1K t |
| 2020 | $7.4M | 1.8K t |
| 2019 | $11.1M | 2.5K t |
| 2018 | $9.3M | 1.9K t |
| 2017 | $12.0M | 1.9K t |
Where Tunisia imports fishing net from
The largest suppliers were China (40%), Italy (33%), France (6%). Among the main suppliers, Netherlands grew fastest (+219% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $2.7M | 40% |
| Italy | $2.3M | 33% |
| France | $415K | 6.1% |
| Netherlands | $390K | 5.8% |
| Spain | $359K | 5.3% |
| India | $209K | 3.1% |
| Turkey | $150K | 2.2% |
| Greece | $90K | 1.3% |
| Malta | $78K | 1.2% |
| Slovakia | $74K | 1.1% |
Product types under HS 5608
| 5608.19 | Knotted netting, synthetic (non-fishing) | 67% |
| 5608.11 | Fishing net, assembled | 23% |
| 5608.90 | Knotted netting (natural fibers) | 9.9% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 5608.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $7.54 per kg, 59% 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.
Fishing net exports from Tunisia
In 2024, Tunisia exported fishing net worth $6.2 million (676 tonnes). France alone took 58% of it. Among the main buyer markets, Algeria grew fastest (+150% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| France | $3.6M | 58% |
| Algeria | $932K | 15% |
| Belgium | $617K | 9.9% |
| Italy | $453K | 7.3% |
| United States | $178K | 2.9% |
| Serbia | $88K | 1.4% |
| Germany | $74K | 1.2% |
| Spain | $60K | 1% |
| Libya | $49K | 0.8% |
| Switzerland | $45K | 0.7% |
Who is behind these numbers in Tunisia?
The shipment records behind Tunisia 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 Tunisia?
Tunisia imported fishing net worth $6.8 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 900 tonnes. That ranks it 68th of 219 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 36% on 2023.
Which countries supply fishing net to Tunisia?
China was the largest supplier with 40% of the value ($2.7 million), followed by Italy (33%) and France (6%). The top three together account for 80%, out of 17 supplier countries in total. The Netherlands grew fastest among the top ten, up 219% on the year.
What is the average import price of fishing net per kg?
The average declared import value was about $7.54 per kg in 2024, 59% 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 Tunisia changed since 2017?
Imports went from $12.0 million in 2017 to $6.8 million in 2024, a fall of 43%. The peak was 2017 at $12.0 million. Over 8 years the average was $8.1 million a year.
Does Tunisia also export fishing net?
Yes. Tunisia exported $6.2 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to France, Algeria and Belgium. That compares with imports of $6.8 million in the same year.
What is the HS code for fishing net?
The HS code for fishing net is heading 5608. In Tunisia the largest six-digit codes were 5608.19 (67% of the value) and 5608.11 (23%).
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