Fishing tackle imports in South Africa: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, South Africa imported fishing tackle worth $20.5 million (652 tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. That is 28% 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 | $20.5M | 652 t |
| 2023 | $16.0M | 358 t |
| 2022 | $25.1M | 741 t |
| 2021 | $20.8M | 496 t |
| 2020 | $15.6M | 416 t |
| 2019 | $16.8M | 466 t |
| 2018 | $18.1M | 475 t |
| 2017 | $15.2M | 428 t |
Where South Africa imports fishing tackle from
One supplier dominates: China accounted for 53% of the value. Among the main suppliers, United States grew fastest (+40% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $10.9M | 53% |
| Japan | $2.2M | 11% |
| Malaysia | $2.2M | 11% |
| United States | $1.7M | 8.4% |
| South Korea | $607K | 3% |
| Indonesia | $499K | 2.4% |
| Taiwan | $272K | 1.3% |
| Singapore | $267K | 1.3% |
| United Kingdom | $262K | 1.3% |
| Estonia | $244K | 1.2% |
Product types under HS 9507
| 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 | 37% |
| 9507.30 | Fishing reels | 31% |
| 9507.10 | Fishing rods | 24% |
| 9507.20 | Fish-hooks: whether or not snelled | 8.6% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 9507.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $31.47 per kg, 22% above the world average of $25.88. 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 tackle exports from South Africa
Exports of fishing tackle by South Africa reached $5.3 million in 2024 (138 tonnes). Most of it went to Namibia (24%), United Arab Emirates (22%), Australia (15%). Among the main buyer markets, Dominican Republic grew fastest (+210% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Namibia | $1.3M | 24% |
| United Arab Emirates | $1.2M | 22% |
| Australia | $807K | 15% |
| United States | $408K | 7.7% |
| Mauritius | $358K | 6.8% |
| Qatar | $144K | 2.7% |
| New Zealand | $110K | 2.1% |
| Seychelles | $83K | 1.6% |
| Saudi Arabia | $70K | 1.3% |
| Dominican Republic | $69K | 1.3% |
Who is behind these numbers in South Africa?
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Updated weekly on EximDataX (some markets daily), while public statistics stop at 2024.
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 South Africa?
South Africa imported fishing tackle worth $20.5 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 652 tonnes. That ranks it 32nd of 220 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was up 28% on 2023.
Which countries supply fishing tackle to South Africa?
China was the largest supplier with 53% of the value ($10.9 million), followed by Japan (11%) and Malaysia (11%). The top three together account for 75%, out of 72 supplier countries in total. Indonesia grew fastest among the top ten, up 242% on the year.
What is the average import price of fishing tackle per kg?
The average declared import value was about $31.47 per kg in 2024, 22% above the world average of $25.88 per kg. It is total declared value divided by total weight, so it blends every grade and size; use it as a benchmark, not a quote. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
How have imports of fishing tackle to South Africa changed since 2017?
Imports went from $15.2 million in 2017 to $20.5 million in 2024, an increase of 35%. The peak was 2022 at $25.1 million. Monthly and weekly movements since then are in EximDataX.
Does South Africa also export fishing tackle?
Yes. South Africa exported $5.3 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Namibia, the United Arab Emirates and Australia. On balance South Africa is a net importer of this product, by about $15.2 million a year.
What is the HS code for fishing tackle?
The HS code for fishing tackle is heading 9507. In South Africa the largest six-digit codes were 9507.90 (37% of the value) and 9507.30 (31%). 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.
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