Fishing rod imports in South Africa: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, South Africa imported fishing rod worth $4.9 million (110 tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. That is 36% more than in 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2022, at $6.5 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 | $4.9M | 110 t |
| 2023 | $3.6M | 56 t |
| 2022 | $6.5M | 100 t |
| 2021 | $5.0M | 81 t |
| 2020 | $3.8M | 67 t |
| 2019 | $4.3M | 82 t |
| 2018 | $4.6M | 90 t |
| 2017 | $3.7M | 73 t |
Where South Africa imports fishing rod from
China alone supplied 77% of it. Among the main suppliers, Singapore grew fastest (+96% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $3.8M | 77% |
| United States | $327K | 6.7% |
| Singapore | $236K | 4.8% |
| Indonesia | $173K | 3.5% |
| Australia | $94K | 1.9% |
| South Korea | $67K | 1.4% |
| Vietnam | $49K | 1% |
| Finland | $37K | 0.8% |
| Japan | $29K | 0.6% |
| United Kingdom | $19K | 0.4% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $44.47 per kg, 21% above the world average of $36.76. 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.
Fishing rod exports from South Africa
In 2024, South Africa exported fishing rod worth $593 thousand (10 tonnes). Most of it went to Namibia (38%), United Arab Emirates (14%), New Zealand (12%). Among the main buyer markets, New Zealand grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Namibia | $225K | 38% |
| United Arab Emirates | $82K | 14% |
| New Zealand | $73K | 12% |
| Mauritius | $71K | 12% |
| Botswana | $21K | 3.6% |
| United States | $16K | 2.7% |
| Qatar | $14K | 2.3% |
| Mozambique | $12K | 2% |
| Bahrain | $12K | 2% |
| Seychelles | $8K | 1.4% |
Who is behind these numbers in South Africa?
The shipment records behind South Africa fishing rod imports (HS 9507.10): 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 9507.10: Fishing rods.
Common questions
What is the value of fishing rod imported by South Africa?
South Africa imported fishing rod worth $4.9 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 110 tonnes. That ranks it 33rd of 210 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was up 36% on 2023.
Which countries supply fishing rod to South Africa?
China was the largest supplier with 77% of the value ($3.8 million), followed by the United States (7%) and Singapore (5%). The top three together account for 89%, out of 39 supplier countries in total. Indonesia grew fastest among the top ten, up 337% on the year.
What is the average import price of fishing rod per kg?
The average declared import value was about $44.47 per kg in 2024, 21% above the world average of $36.76 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of fishing rod to South Africa changed since 2017?
Imports went from $3.7 million in 2017 to $4.9 million in 2024, an increase of 32%. The peak was 2022 at $6.5 million. Over 8 years the average was $4.5 million a year.
Does South Africa also export fishing rod?
Yes. South Africa exported $593 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Namibia, the United Arab Emirates and New Zealand. On balance South Africa is a net importer of this product, by about $4.3 million a year.
What is the HS code for fishing rod?
The HS code for fishing rod is subheading 9507.10. It sits in HS chapter 95 (toys, games and sports requisites; parts and accessories thereof). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 9507 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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