Fishing tackle imports in Turkey: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Turkey imported fishing tackle worth $36.7 million (1.8 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. Value rose 69% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 10% a year on average.
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 | $36.7M | 1.8K t |
| 2023 | $21.7M | 908 t |
| 2022 | $14.4M | 555 t |
| 2021 | $17.2M | 759 t |
| 2020 | $17.6M | 825 t |
| 2019 | $14.6M | 581 t |
| 2018 | $17.0M | 759 t |
| 2017 | $19.4M | 1.1K t |
Where Turkey imports fishing tackle from
China alone supplied 77% of it. Among the main suppliers, Malaysia grew fastest (+105% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $28.3M | 77% |
| Japan | $1.7M | 4.6% |
| Malaysia | $1.4M | 3.9% |
| Vietnam | $1.2M | 3.2% |
| France | $530K | 1.4% |
| Indonesia | $512K | 1.4% |
| Belgium | $484K | 1.3% |
| United States | $408K | 1.1% |
| South Korea | $400K | 1.1% |
| Taiwan | $289K | 0.8% |
Product types under HS 9507
| 9507.10 | Fishing rods | 35% |
| 9507.30 | Fishing reels | 30% |
| 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 | 26% |
| 9507.20 | Fish-hooks: whether or not snelled | 9.6% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 9507.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $20.62 per kg, 20% 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.
Fishing tackle exports from Turkey
Exports of fishing tackle by Turkey reached $1.2 million in 2024 (70 tonnes). Most of it went to Iran (17%), Cyprus (12%), Saudi Arabia (10%). Trade is spread widely: the top three buyer markets together make up only 39%. Among the main buyer markets, Saudi Arabia grew fastest (+827% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Iran | $204K | 17% |
| Cyprus | $139K | 12% |
| Saudi Arabia | $117K | 9.9% |
| United States | $69K | 5.9% |
| Australia | $56K | 4.7% |
| Ukraine | $46K | 3.9% |
| Russia | $45K | 3.9% |
| Kazakhstan | $40K | 3.4% |
| Bulgaria | $38K | 3.2% |
| Azerbaijan | $29K | 2.4% |
Who is behind these numbers in Turkey?
Public statistics stop at country totals and the last published year. EximDataX shows the shipment records underneath: the companies, dates, quantities and declared values, updated weekly.
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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 Turkey?
Turkey imported fishing tackle worth $36.7 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 1.8 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 21st of 220 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was up 69% on 2023.
Which countries supply fishing tackle to Turkey?
China was the largest supplier with 77% of the value ($28.3 million), followed by Japan (5%) and Malaysia (4%). The top three together account for 85%, out of 57 supplier countries in total. Indonesia grew fastest among the top ten, up 219% on the year.
What is the average import price of fishing tackle per kg?
The average declared import value was about $20.62 per kg in 2024, 20% below 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 Turkey changed since 2017?
Imports went from $19.4 million in 2017 to $36.7 million in 2024, an increase of 90%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Monthly and weekly movements since then are in EximDataX.
Does Turkey also export fishing tackle?
Yes. Turkey exported $1.2 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Iran, Cyprus and Saudi Arabia. On balance Turkey is a net importer of this product, by about $35.6 million a year.
What is the HS code for fishing tackle?
The HS code for fishing tackle is heading 9507. In Turkey the largest six-digit codes were 9507.10 (35% of the value) and 9507.30 (30%). 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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