Fishing tackle imports in Nigeria: data, top suppliers and prices
Nigeria imported $3.1 million of fishing tackle in 2024 (556 tonnes). Value rose 4% on 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2020, at $4.3 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 | 556 t |
| 2023 | $3.0M | 462 t |
| 2022 | $3.4M | 430 t |
| 2021 | $4.1M | 408 t |
| 2020 | $4.3M | 492 t |
| 2019 | $3.7M | 448 t |
| 2018 | $3.0M | 633 t |
| 2017 | $2.6M | 416 t |
Where Nigeria imports fishing tackle from
China alone supplied 96% of it.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $3.0M | 96% |
| United Kingdom | $42K | 1.4% |
| Belgium | $36K | 1.1% |
| Japan | $12K | 0.4% |
| United States | $5K | 0.2% |
| Vietnam | $4K | 0.1% |
| Indonesia | $3K | 0.1% |
| South Korea | $2K | 0.1% |
| Norway | $2K | 0.1% |
| Canada | $2K | 0.1% |
Product types under HS 9507
| 9507.20 | Fish hook | 78% |
| 9507.90 | Fishing equipment | 16% |
| 9507.30 | Fishing reel | 3.8% |
| 9507.10 | Fishing rod | 2.4% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 9507.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $5.64 per kg, 78% below the world average of $25.88, which often means bulk or lower-grade product.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
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The shipment records behind Nigeria fishing tackle imports (HS 9507): 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 9507: Fishing rods, fish-hooks and other line fishing tackle; fish landing nets and the like; decoy birds (not those of heading no. 9208 or 9705) and similar hunting or shooting requisites.
Common questions
What is the value of fishing tackle imported by Nigeria?
Nigeria imported fishing tackle worth $3.1 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 556 tonnes. That ranks it 70th of 220 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 4% on 2023.
Which countries supply fishing tackle to Nigeria?
China was the largest supplier with 96% of the value ($3.0 million), followed by the United Kingdom (1%) and Belgium (1%). The top three together account for 99%, out of 18 supplier countries in total. Vietnam grew fastest among the top ten, up 647% on the year.
What is the average import price of fishing tackle per kg?
The average declared import value was about $5.64 per kg in 2024, 78% below the world average of $25.88 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of fishing tackle to Nigeria changed since 2017?
Imports went from $2.6 million in 2017 to $3.1 million in 2024, an increase of 21%. The peak was 2020 at $4.3 million. Over 8 years the average was $3.4 million a year.
What is the HS code for fishing tackle?
The HS code for fishing tackle is heading 9507. In Nigeria the largest six-digit codes were 9507.20 (78% of the value) and 9507.90 (16%).
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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