Fishing equipment trade by country: top importers, exporters and prices
World trade in fishing equipment was worth $1.36 billion in 2024, about 76.7 thousand tonnes. That is an increase of 24% since 2017, and up 5% on 2023.
Public statistics, latest complete year (2024). Values in US dollars. Page updated .
World trade by year, 2017-2024
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Year by year
| Year | Value | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $1.36B | 76.7K t |
| 2023 | $1.29B | 68.7K t |
| 2022 | $1.56B | 70.3K t |
| 2021 | $1.71B | 84.8K t |
| 2020 | $1.29B | 66.6K t |
| 2019 | $1.23B | 67.2K t |
| 2018 | $1.22B | 65.0K t |
| 2017 | $1.10B | 60.1K t |
Top fishing equipment exporting countries
Exports are led by China (52%), Japan (6%) and the United States (4%). 172 countries reported exports, and the top three account for 63%.
| Exporter | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $711.4M | 53% |
| Japan | $85.8M | 6.3% |
| United States | $53.2M | 3.9% |
| Estonia | $36.3M | 2.7% |
| Taiwan | $32.6M | 2.4% |
| Vietnam | $32.4M | 2.4% |
| Belgium | $31.6M | 2.3% |
| France | $29.0M | 2.1% |
| Poland | $26.7M | 2% |
| Spain | $26.7M | 2% |
| South Korea | $23.9M | 1.8% |
| Costa Rica | $18.1M | 1.3% |
Top importing countries and buyer markets
The United States is the biggest buyer with 26% of world imports, ahead of Japan and South Korea. Demand is spread widely: the top three take 36% across 216 importing countries.
| Importer | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United States | $349.2M | 26% |
| Japan | $78.3M | 5.8% |
| South Korea | $63.2M | 4.7% |
| France | $62.6M | 4.6% |
| Canada | $53.3M | 3.9% |
| United Kingdom | $49.6M | 3.7% |
| Germany | $48.0M | 3.5% |
| Australia | $42.4M | 3.1% |
| Russia | $38.7M | 2.9% |
| Netherlands | $33.8M | 2.5% |
| Poland | $32.2M | 2.4% |
| Spain | $29.0M | 2.1% |
Average price per kg
The world average declared value was about $17.68 per kg in 2024. Among the main exporters, Japan averaged $47.36 per kg and Belgium $8.14 per kg, so grade and origin matter.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments worldwide. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
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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 9507.90: Fishing tackle n.e.c., butterfly nets, decoy birds (other than those of heading no. 9208 or 9705) and similar hunting or shooting requisites. HS 9507 codes.
Common questions
Which countries export the most fishing equipment?
China exported $711.4 million in 2024, 52% of the world total, followed by Japan (6%) and the United States (4%). In all, 172 countries reported exports of this product. The full ranking and map are on this page.
Which countries import the most fishing equipment?
The United States imported $349.2 million in 2024, 26% of world imports, ahead of Japan (6%) and South Korea (5%). The top three importers together take 36%. Each country with its own page is linked from the table.
How big is the world trade in fishing equipment?
It was worth $1.36 billion in 2024, about 76.7 thousand tonnes. That is an increase of 24% since 2017. The peak year was 2021 at $1.71 billion. 172 countries reported exports and 216 reported imports.
What is the average price of fishing equipment per kg?
The world average declared value was about $17.68 per kg in 2024. Among the main exporters, Japan averaged $47.36 per kg and Belgium $8.14 per kg, so grade and origin matter. The average mixes every grade and size, so use it as a market reference rather than an offer.
What is the HS code for fishing equipment?
The HS code for fishing equipment is subheading 9507.90, in chapter 95 (toys, games and sports requisites; parts and accessories thereof). The first six digits are the same in every country; national tariffs add more. The full list of codes is on the HS 9507 page.
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