Fishing equipment imports in the United Kingdom: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, the United Kingdom imported fishing equipment worth $49.6 million (2.7 thousand tonnes). It ranks 6th of 216 countries for imports of this product. Value rose 18% on 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 | $49.6M | 2.7K t |
| 2023 | $42.1M | 2.3K t |
| 2022 | $56.0M | 3.6K t |
| 2021 | $61.0M | 4.1K t |
| 2020 | $45.1M | 3.3K t |
| 2019 | $45.3M | 3.8K t |
| 2018 | $42.4M | 3.2K t |
| 2017 | $42.6M | 3.0K t |
Where the United Kingdom imports fishing equipment from
One supplier dominates: China accounted for 57% of the value.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $28.4M | 57% |
| Belgium | $9.3M | 19% |
| United States | $1.7M | 3.4% |
| Mauritius | $1.3M | 2.7% |
| Hong Kong | $977K | 2% |
| India | $934K | 1.9% |
| Poland | $815K | 1.6% |
| Japan | $706K | 1.4% |
| Taiwan | $575K | 1.2% |
| Kenya | $470K | 1% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $18.69 per kg, close to the world average of $17.68.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Fishing equipment exports from the United Kingdom
Exports of fishing equipment by the United Kingdom reached $15.2 million in 2024 (446 tonnes). Its share of world exports was 1%. The largest buyer markets were Netherlands (33%), United States (11%), France (6%). Trade is spread widely: the top three buyer markets together make up only 50%.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Netherlands | $5.1M | 33% |
| United States | $1.6M | 11% |
| France | $848K | 5.6% |
| Ireland | $774K | 5.1% |
| Germany | $693K | 4.6% |
| Poland | $554K | 3.6% |
| Spain | $531K | 3.5% |
| Finland | $472K | 3.1% |
| Sweden | $436K | 2.9% |
| Czech Republic | $411K | 2.7% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United Kingdom?
The shipment records behind United Kingdom fishing equipment imports (HS 9507.90): 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 9507.90: Fishing tackle n.e.c., butterfly nets, decoy birds (other than those of heading no. 9208 or 9705) and similar hunting or shooting requisites.
Common questions
What is the value of fishing equipment imported by the United Kingdom?
The United Kingdom imported fishing equipment worth $49.6 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 2.7 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 6th of 216 countries worldwide, with 4% of world imports. The value was up 18% on 2023.
Which countries supply fishing equipment to the United Kingdom?
China was the largest supplier with 57% of the value ($28.4 million), followed by Belgium (19%) and the United States (3%). The top three together account for 79%, out of 59 supplier countries in total. Kenya grew fastest among the top ten, up 48% on the year.
What is the average import price of fishing equipment per kg?
The average declared import value was about $18.69 per kg in 2024, 6% above the world average of $17.68 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of fishing equipment to the United Kingdom changed since 2017?
Imports went from $42.6 million in 2017 to $49.6 million in 2024, an increase of 17%. The peak was 2021 at $61.0 million. Over 8 years the average was $48.0 million a year.
Does the United Kingdom also export fishing equipment?
Yes. The United Kingdom exported $15.2 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to the Netherlands, the United States and France. On balance the United Kingdom is a net importer of this product, by about $34.4 million a year.
What is the HS code for fishing equipment?
The HS code for fishing equipment is subheading 9507.90. 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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