Knotted netting (natural fibers) imports in the United Kingdom: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of knotted netting (natural fibers) by the United Kingdom reached $3.1 million in 2024 (452 tonnes). Its share of world imports was 2%. Value rose 34% on 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2019, at $4.0 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 | $3.1M | 452 t |
| 2023 | $2.3M | 293 t |
| 2022 | $2.5M | 298 t |
| 2021 | $2.4M | 467 t |
| 2020 | $1.9M | 324 t |
| 2019 | $4.0M | 430 t |
| 2018 | $2.0M | 276 t |
| 2017 | $2.5M | 532 t |
Where the United Kingdom imports knotted netting (natural fibers) from
The largest suppliers were China (18%), Spain (14%), Israel (9%). Trade is spread widely: the top three suppliers together make up only 40%. Among the main suppliers, Norway grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $574K | 18% |
| Spain | $429K | 14% |
| Israel | $268K | 8.5% |
| Germany | $240K | 7.6% |
| Austria | $223K | 7.1% |
| Norway | $201K | 6.4% |
| Vietnam | $169K | 5.4% |
| Belgium | $112K | 3.6% |
| India | $110K | 3.5% |
| Serbia | $103K | 3.3% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $6.95 per kg, 51% above the world average of $4.61. 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.
Knotted netting (natural fibers) exports from the United Kingdom
Exports of knotted netting (natural fibers) by the United Kingdom reached $3.0 million in 2024 (90 tonnes). Its share of world exports was 2%. The largest buyer markets were Italy (16%), Germany (13%), Canada (10%). Trade is spread widely: the top three buyer markets together make up only 39%. Among the main buyer markets, Germany grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Italy | $480K | 16% |
| Germany | $379K | 13% |
| Canada | $302K | 10% |
| Netherlands | $291K | 9.8% |
| Spain | $276K | 9.3% |
| United States | $166K | 5.6% |
| Indonesia | $147K | 5% |
| France | $122K | 4.1% |
| Taiwan | $113K | 3.8% |
| Oman | $98K | 3.3% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United Kingdom?
The shipment records behind United Kingdom knotted netting (natural fibers) imports (HS 5608.90): 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 5608.90: Twine, cordage or rope: knotted netting, of other than man-made textiles.
Common questions
What is the value of knotted netting (natural fibers) imported by the United Kingdom?
The United Kingdom imported knotted netting (natural fibers) worth $3.1 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 452 tonnes. That ranks it 12th of 204 countries worldwide, with 2% of world imports. The value was up 34% on 2023.
Which countries supply knotted netting (natural fibers) to the United Kingdom?
China was the largest supplier with 18% of the value ($574 thousand), followed by Spain (14%) and Israel (9%). The top three together account for 40%, out of 39 supplier countries in total. India grew fastest among the top ten, up 540% on the year.
What is the average import price of knotted netting (natural fibers) per kg?
The average declared import value was about $6.95 per kg in 2024, 51% above the world average of $4.61 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 (natural fibers) to the United Kingdom changed since 2017?
Imports went from $2.5 million in 2017 to $3.1 million in 2024, an increase of 25%. The peak was 2019 at $4.0 million. Over 8 years the average was $2.6 million a year.
Does the United Kingdom also export knotted netting (natural fibers)?
Yes. The United Kingdom exported $3.0 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Italy, Germany and Canada. That compares with imports of $3.1 million in the same year.
What is the HS code for knotted netting (natural fibers)?
The HS code for knotted netting (natural fibers) is subheading 5608.90. 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?
The totals here are public statistics; the company-level detail sits in EximDataX, which has a direct customs feed for the United Kingdom. Tell us your product to see it live.
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