Fishing rod imports in the United Kingdom: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of fishing rod by the United Kingdom reached $27.3 million in 2024 (561 tonnes). That makes it the 10th largest importer of this product worldwide, out of 210 countries. Value rose 19% 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 | $27.3M | 561 t |
| 2023 | $23.0M | 474 t |
| 2022 | $30.5M | 915 t |
| 2021 | $33.2M | 783 t |
| 2020 | $20.5M | 484 t |
| 2019 | $21.8M | 485 t |
| 2018 | $21.4M | 465 t |
| 2017 | $23.1M | 601 t |
Where the United Kingdom imports fishing rod from
One supplier dominates: China accounted for 60% of the value. Among the main suppliers, Belgium grew fastest (+926% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $16.2M | 60% |
| Belgium | $5.1M | 19% |
| Romania | $1.8M | 6.6% |
| South Korea | $1.0M | 3.7% |
| United States | $748K | 2.7% |
| Italy | $535K | 2% |
| Poland | $351K | 1.3% |
| Sweden | $299K | 1.1% |
| France | $235K | 0.9% |
| Hungary | $146K | 0.5% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $48.63 per kg, 32% 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 the United Kingdom
Exports of fishing rod by the United Kingdom reached $4.8 million in 2024 (55 tonnes). Its share of world exports was 0%. The largest buyer markets were Netherlands (34%), United States (10%), Germany (10%). Among the main buyer markets, Ireland grew fastest (+105% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Netherlands | $1.7M | 34% |
| United States | $481K | 9.9% |
| Germany | $474K | 9.8% |
| Ireland | $470K | 9.7% |
| Czech Republic | $354K | 7.3% |
| France | $260K | 5.4% |
| Italy | $166K | 3.4% |
| Poland | $146K | 3% |
| Romania | $117K | 2.4% |
| Bulgaria | $91K | 1.9% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United Kingdom?
The shipment records behind United Kingdom 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 the United Kingdom?
The United Kingdom imported fishing rod worth $27.3 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 561 tonnes. That ranks it 10th of 210 countries worldwide, with 3% of world imports. The value was up 19% on 2023.
Which countries supply fishing rod to the United Kingdom?
China was the largest supplier with 60% of the value ($16.2 million), followed by Belgium (19%) and Romania (7%). The top three together account for 85%, out of 47 supplier countries in total. Belgium grew fastest among the top ten, up 926% on the year.
What is the average import price of fishing rod per kg?
The average declared import value was about $48.63 per kg in 2024, 32% 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 the United Kingdom changed since 2017?
Imports went from $23.1 million in 2017 to $27.3 million in 2024, an increase of 18%. The peak was 2021 at $33.2 million. Over 8 years the average was $25.1 million a year.
Does the United Kingdom also export fishing rod?
Yes. The United Kingdom exported $4.8 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to the Netherlands, the United States and Germany. On balance the United Kingdom is a net importer of this product, by about $22.5 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?
The totals here are public statistics; the company-level detail sits in EximDataX, which has a direct customs feed for the United Kingdom. Tell us your product to see it live.
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