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Wenzhou Cangnan Fishing Net & Tackle Co., Ltd. — Zhejiang's Commercial Net Manufacturing Powerhouse
Wenzhou Cangnan Fishing Net & Tackle Co., Ltd. (温州苍南渔网渔具有限公司) operates from Cangnan County, Wenzhou — the largest commercial fishing net manufacturing cluster in China, with over 150 net factories concentrated in the area. Founded in 1992, this factory is one of the oldest and largest in the cluster, employing approximately 500 staff with annual revenue around ¥85 million (~$11.9 million).
Product Range
The factory’s output spans three major categories:
- Commercial fishing nets (70% of revenue): Gill nets, trawl nets, seine nets, purse seine nets — the heavy-duty gear that supplies the world’s commercial fishing fleets
- Recreational fishing nets (20% of revenue): Landing nets, bait nets, cast nets for the sportfishing market
- Twine and rope (10% of revenue): Nylon, polyethylene and polypropylene lines
- Fish traps: Bamboo, wire and collapsible nylon traps
Global Export Reach
The factory is a major exporter with distribution spanning three continents:
- Africa: Nigeria, Ghana, Senegal — the largest destination region, where commercial fishing net demand is driven by growing domestic fishing industries
- South America: Brazil, Peru, Chile — serving both commercial fleets and the recreational panga and sportfishing sectors
- Southeast Asia: Vietnam, Indonesia, Philippines — proximity and established trade routes
The factory also serves the domestic Chinese market, which remains the world’s largest aquaculture producer by volume.
OEM Relationships
The factory has supplied bulk OEM monofilament line to KastKing, the fast-growing Chinese-origin global brand. This connection demonstrates how even a traditional net and line manufacturer can serve the modern direct-to-consumer brand ecosystem.
Quality and Compliance
- ISO 9001 and ISO 14001 certified
- In-house net-testing laboratory for mesh size, knot strength and UV resistance
- Lead time: 30–45 days for fishing nets, 60–90 days for specialized nets
- MOQ: 200 units for landing nets, 50,000 yards for bulk gill net orders
Buyer Considerations
For buyers in the commercial fishing sector, Cangnan County’s concentration of net manufacturers offers a supplier-density advantage comparable to Weihai’s rod-and-reel cluster. Multiple factories can be visited in a single trip, enabling side-by-side quality comparisons. Wenzhou Cangnan’s three-decade track record and broad compliance certifications make it a reliable partner for volume net procurement.
Last updated: 2026-07-30. Sources: Factory records, KastKing supply chain data, Cangnan county industry data.
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