Fishing net exports from Turkey: data, top buyers and prices
In 2024, Turkey exported fishing net worth $30.9 million (6.8 thousand tonnes). Its share of world exports was 2%. That is 9% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 13% a year on average.
Public statistics, latest complete year (2024). Values in US dollars. Page updated .
Exports by year, 2017-2024
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Year by year
| Year | Value | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $30.9M | 6.8K t |
| 2023 | $28.2M | 6.0K t |
| 2022 | $29.5M | 6.7K t |
| 2021 | $22.4M | 6.0K t |
| 2020 | $17.4M | 5.1K t |
| 2019 | $16.0M | 4.0K t |
| 2018 | $14.3M | 3.0K t |
| 2017 | $12.7M | 3.1K t |
Where Turkey exports fishing net to
The largest buyer markets were Italy (20%), United States (18%), Netherlands (5%). Trade is spread widely: the top three buyer markets together make up only 43%. Among the main buyer markets, Iraq grew fastest (+93% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Italy | $6.0M | 20% |
| United States | $5.7M | 18% |
| Netherlands | $1.5M | 5% |
| Romania | $1.5M | 4.8% |
| Germany | $1.4M | 4.4% |
| Iraq | $1.1M | 3.5% |
| Spain | $961K | 3.1% |
| Russia | $957K | 3.1% |
| Mexico | $814K | 2.6% |
| Bulgaria | $806K | 2.6% |
Product types under HS 5608
| 5608.19 | Twine, cordage or rope: knotted netting, for other than fishing, of man-made textile materials | 67% |
| 5608.90 | Twine, cordage or rope: knotted netting, of other than man-made textiles | 23% |
| 5608.11 | Twine, cordage or rope: fishing nets, made up, of man made textile materials | 10% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 5608.
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $4.52 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.
Fishing net imports to Turkey
Turkey imported $8.8 million of fishing net in 2024 (881 tonnes). The largest suppliers were Italy (34%), United Arab Emirates (15%), Malaysia (15%). Among the main suppliers, Spain grew fastest (+585% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Italy | $3.0M | 34% |
| United Arab Emirates | $1.3M | 15% |
| Malaysia | $1.3M | 15% |
| China | $830K | 9.4% |
| Lithuania | $295K | 3.3% |
| Germany | $293K | 3.3% |
| Norway | $276K | 3.1% |
| Spain | $204K | 2.3% |
| Greece | $197K | 2.2% |
| India | $188K | 2.1% |
Who is behind these numbers in Turkey?
Public statistics stop at country totals and the last published year. EximDataX shows the shipment records underneath: the companies, dates, quantities and declared values, updated weekly.
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Updated weekly on EximDataX (some markets daily), while public statistics stop at 2024.
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 exported by Turkey?
Turkey exported fishing net worth $30.9 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 6.8 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 15th of 165 countries worldwide, with 2% of world exports. The value was up 9% on 2023.
Which countries buy fishing net from Turkey?
Italy was the largest buyer with 20% of the value ($6.0 million), followed by the United States (18%) and the Netherlands (5%). The top three together account for 43%, out of 134 buyer countries in total. Iraq grew fastest among the top ten, up 93% on the year.
What is the average export price of fishing net per kg?
The average declared export value was about $4.52 per kg in 2024, close to the world average of $4.75 per kg. It is total declared value divided by total weight, so it blends every grade and size; use it as a benchmark, not a quote. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
How have exports of fishing net from Turkey changed since 2017?
Exports went from $12.7 million in 2017 to $30.9 million in 2024, an increase of 142%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Monthly and weekly movements since then are in EximDataX.
Does Turkey also import fishing net?
Yes. Turkey imported $8.8 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly from Italy, the United Arab Emirates and Malaysia. On balance Turkey is a net exporter of this product, by about $22.0 million a year.
What is the HS code for fishing net?
The HS code for fishing net is heading 5608. In Turkey the largest six-digit codes were 5608.19 (67% of the value) and 5608.90 (23%). 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.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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