Fishing equipment imports in the United States: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of fishing equipment by the United States reached $349.2 million in 2024 (10.6 thousand tonnes). That makes it the largest importer of this product worldwide, out of 216 countries. That is 22% more than in 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2021, at $447.1 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 | $349.2M | 10.6K t |
| 2023 | $286.3M | 8.0K t |
| 2022 | $405.9M | 11.7K t |
| 2021 | $447.1M | 13.2K t |
| 2020 | $302.8M | 9.8K t |
| 2019 | $289.6M | 9.7K t |
| 2018 | $275.5M | 9.4K t |
| 2017 | $242.6M | 8.3K t |
Where the United States imports fishing equipment from
One supplier dominates: China accounted for 57% of the value. Among the main suppliers, Costa Rica grew fastest (+76% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $199.2M | 57% |
| Japan | $26.9M | 7.7% |
| Estonia | $20.1M | 5.8% |
| Costa Rica | $17.8M | 5.1% |
| Taiwan | $17.0M | 4.9% |
| Philippines | $10.8M | 3.1% |
| Guatemala | $9.8M | 2.8% |
| Vietnam | $8.5M | 2.4% |
| Mexico | $8.0M | 2.3% |
| Dominican Republic | $4.5M | 1.3% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $33.09 per kg, 87% above the world average of $17.68. 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 equipment exports from the United States
Exports of fishing equipment by the United States reached $53.2 million in 2024 (1.4 thousand tonnes). That makes it the 3rd largest exporter of this product worldwide, out of 172 countries. Most of it went to Canada (33%), Australia (7%), Poland (7%). Trade is spread widely: the top three buyer markets together make up only 47%. Among the main buyer markets, Costa Rica grew fastest (+92% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Canada | $17.5M | 33% |
| Australia | $3.8M | 7.1% |
| Poland | $3.6M | 6.8% |
| Guatemala | $2.5M | 4.7% |
| Costa Rica | $2.5M | 4.6% |
| Japan | $2.2M | 4.2% |
| China | $2.2M | 4.1% |
| Mexico | $2.0M | 3.7% |
| United Kingdom | $1.7M | 3.2% |
| South Africa | $1.2M | 2.2% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United States?
The shipment records behind United States 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 States?
The United States imported fishing equipment worth $349.2 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 10.6 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 1st of 216 countries worldwide, with 26% of world imports. The value was up 22% on 2023.
Which countries supply fishing equipment to the United States?
China was the largest supplier with 57% of the value ($199.2 million), followed by Japan (8%) and Estonia (6%). The top three together account for 70%, out of 74 supplier countries in total. Costa Rica grew fastest among the top ten, up 76% on the year.
What is the average import price of fishing equipment per kg?
The average declared import value was about $33.09 per kg in 2024, 87% above the world average of $17.68 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 equipment to the United States changed since 2017?
Imports went from $242.6 million in 2017 to $349.2 million in 2024, an increase of 44%. The peak was 2021 at $447.1 million. Over 8 years the average was $324.9 million a year.
Does the United States also export fishing equipment?
Yes. The United States exported $53.2 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Canada, Australia and Poland. On balance the United States is a net importer of this product, by about $296.1 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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