Knotted netting, synthetic (non-fishing) imports in the United Kingdom: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of knotted netting, synthetic (non-fishing) by the United Kingdom reached $27.1 million in 2024 (3.5 thousand tonnes). It ranks 10th of 216 countries for imports of this product. That is 8% more than in 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable.
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 | $27.1M | 3.5K t |
| 2023 | $25.1M | 4.0K t |
| 2022 | $27.6M | 3.9K t |
| 2021 | $26.6M | 3.9K t |
| 2020 | $21.1M | 3.7K t |
| 2019 | $24.9M | 4.4K t |
| 2018 | $29.8M | 5.2K t |
| 2017 | $26.0M | 4.7K t |
Where the United Kingdom imports knotted netting, synthetic (non-fishing) from
Most of the value came from China (28%), Spain (8%), Germany (6%). Trade is spread widely: the top three suppliers together make up only 43%. Among the main suppliers, Japan grew fastest (+381% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $7.6M | 28% |
| Spain | $2.2M | 8.3% |
| Germany | $1.7M | 6.1% |
| Sri Lanka | $1.6M | 6.1% |
| India | $1.4M | 5.3% |
| Portugal | $1.3M | 4.9% |
| Japan | $1.2M | 4.3% |
| Vietnam | $1.1M | 4.2% |
| Indonesia | $1.0M | 3.7% |
| Philippines | $850K | 3.1% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $7.76 per kg, 74% above the world average of $4.46. 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, synthetic (non-fishing) exports from the United Kingdom
Exports of knotted netting, synthetic (non-fishing) by the United Kingdom reached $6.4 million in 2024 (409 tonnes). Its share of world exports was 1%. Most of it went to Germany (12%), Brazil (10%), Netherlands (8%). Trade is spread widely: the top three buyer markets together make up only 30%. Among the main buyer markets, Poland grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Germany | $789K | 12% |
| Brazil | $619K | 9.7% |
| Netherlands | $538K | 8.4% |
| Norway | $500K | 7.8% |
| United States | $403K | 6.3% |
| Ireland | $344K | 5.4% |
| France | $280K | 4.4% |
| Poland | $236K | 3.7% |
| Italy | $232K | 3.6% |
| Colombia | $221K | 3.5% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United Kingdom?
The shipment records behind United Kingdom 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 the United Kingdom?
The United Kingdom imported knotted netting, synthetic (non-fishing) worth $27.1 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 3.5 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 10th of 216 countries worldwide, with 3% of world imports. The value was up 8% on 2023.
Which countries supply knotted netting, synthetic (non-fishing) to the United Kingdom?
China was the largest supplier with 28% of the value ($7.6 million), followed by Spain (8%) and Germany (6%). The top three together account for 43%, out of 49 supplier countries in total. Japan grew fastest among the top ten, up 381% on the year.
What is the average import price of knotted netting, synthetic (non-fishing) per kg?
The average declared import value was about $7.76 per kg in 2024, 74% above the world average of $4.46 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of knotted netting, synthetic (non-fishing) to the United Kingdom changed since 2017?
Imports went from $26.0 million in 2017 to $27.1 million in 2024, an increase of 4%. The peak was 2018 at $29.8 million. Over 8 years the average was $26.0 million a year.
Does the United Kingdom also export knotted netting, synthetic (non-fishing)?
Yes. The United Kingdom exported $6.4 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Germany, Brazil and the Netherlands. On balance the United Kingdom is a net importer of this product, by about $20.7 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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