Fishing Rod Market

The article provides a detailed analysis of the fishing rod market, highlighting trends in consumption, production, imports, exports, and average prices. It forecasts a decrease in market volume and value over the next eight years, with insights into key consuming, producing, and exporting countries. The data suggests a shift in consumer preferences and market dynamics, with potential implications for industry stakeholders.

Market Forecast

The fishing rod market is expected to start a downward consumption trend over the next eight-year period. The performance of the market is forecast to decrease slightly, with an anticipated CAGR of -2.3% for the eight-year period from 2022 to 2030, which is projected to depress the market volume to 242M units by the end of 2030.

In value terms, the market is forecast to contract with an anticipated CAGR of -0.4% for the period from 2022 to 2030, which is projected to bring the market value to $6.8B (in nominal prices) by the end of 2030.

Consumption

World Consumption of Fishing Rods And Other Line Fishing Tackle

In 2022, approx. 292M units of fishing rods and other line fishing tackle were consumed worldwide; picking up by 11% against 2021. The total consumption volume increased at an average annual rate of +1.6% from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern remained consistent, with only minor fluctuations throughout the analyzed period. Over the period under review, global consumption reached the peak volume in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

The global fishing rod market revenue expanded remarkably to $7.1B in 2022, with an increase of 11% against the previous year. This figure reflects the total revenues of producers and importers (excluding logistics costs, retail marketing costs, and retailers' margins, which will be included in the final consumer price). The market value increased at an average annual rate of +2.2% from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern remained relatively stable, with only minor fluctuations being recorded in certain years. As a result, consumption attained the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Consumption By Country

The countries with the highest volumes of consumption in 2022 were the United States (61M units), China (35M units) and India (25M units), together comprising 41% of global consumption. French Polynesia, Japan, Indonesia, Pakistan, Mexico, Thailand, the UK, South Korea, Germany and Russia lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 32%.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for French Polynesia (with a CAGR of +82.3%), while consumption for the other global leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the United States ($1.7B), Japan ($865M) and China ($656M) were the countries with the highest levels of market value in 2022, with a combined 46% share of the global market. French Polynesia, Pakistan, Mexico, Germany, the UK, South Korea, Thailand, Indonesia, Russia and India lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 24%.

Among the main consuming countries, French Polynesia, with a CAGR of +82.1%, recorded the highest growth rate of market size over the period under review, while market for the other global leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In 2022, the highest levels of fishing rod per capita consumption was registered in French Polynesia (74 units per person), followed by the United States (0.2 units per person), Japan (0.1 units per person) and South Korea (0.1 units per person), while the world average per capita consumption of fishing rod was estimated at less than 0.1 units per person.

In French Polynesia, fishing rod per capita consumption expanded at an average annual rate of +81.5% over the period from 2012-2022. The remaining consuming countries recorded the following average annual rates of per capita consumption growth: the United States (+8.6% per year) and Japan (-0.1% per year).

Production

World Production of Fishing Rods And Other Line Fishing Tackle

In 2022, approx. 282M units of fishing rods and other line fishing tackle were produced worldwide; approximately reflecting 2021. Over the period under review, production continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2017 when the production volume increased by 14% against the previous year. Global production peaked in 2022 and is likely to see gradual growth in years to come.

In value terms, fishing rod production declined to $6.9B in 2022 estimated in export price. Overall, production saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2017 with an increase of 6.8% against the previous year. Global production peaked at $6.9B in 2019; afterwards, it flattened through to 2022.

Production By Country

China (159M units) constituted the country with the largest volume of fishing rod production, accounting for 56% of total volume. Moreover, fishing rod production in China exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest producer, India (25M units), sixfold. The United States (17M units) ranked third in terms of total production with a 6% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume in China stood at +1.7%. In the other countries, the average annual rates were as follows: India (+0.8% per year) and the United States (+2.0% per year).

Imports

World Imports of Fishing Rods And Other Line Fishing Tackle

Global fishing rod imports amounted to 190M units in 2022, increasing by 7.7% on 2021. In general, total imports indicated a resilient expansion from 2012 to 2022: its volume increased at an average annual rate of +5.6% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, imports increased by +84.4% against 2016 indices. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 with an increase of 46% against the previous year. Over the period under review, global imports attained the peak figure in 2022 and are likely to see gradual growth in the near future.

In value terms, fishing rod imports declined modestly to $4.4B in 2022. Overall, total imports indicated a prominent expansion from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +5.3% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, imports increased by +58.5% against 2016 indices. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 when imports increased by 37% against the previous year. As a result, imports reached the peak of $4.4B, and then declined slightly in the following year.

Imports By Country

In 2022, the United States (46M units), distantly followed by French Polynesia (21M units), Japan (11M units), Indonesia (9.8M units) and South Korea (9.7M units) were the largest importers of fishing rods and other line fishing tackle, together committing 51% of total imports. Thailand (7.6M units), the UK (6M units), Russia (5.3M units), France (4.8M units), Germany (3.9M units), the Netherlands (3.9M units) and Poland (3.1M units) followed a long way behind the leaders.

From 2012 to 2022, average annual rates of growth with regard to fishing rod imports into the United States stood at +11.5%. At the same time, French Polynesia (+82.3%), Thailand (+23.2%), Indonesia (+15.4%), South Korea (+10.0%), Poland (+8.7%), Japan (+4.9%), the Netherlands (+3.7%) and the UK (+2.8%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, French Polynesia emerged as the fastest-growing importer imported in the world, with a CAGR of +82.3% from 2012-2022. France experienced a relatively flat trend pattern. By contrast, Germany (-1.7%) and Russia (-6.1%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. French Polynesia (+11 p.p.), the United States (+10 p.p.), Thailand (+3.2 p.p.), Indonesia (+3 p.p.) and South Korea (+1.7 p.p.) significantly strengthened its position in terms of the global imports, while France, Germany and Russia saw its share reduced by -1.6%, -2.1% and -6.2% from 2012 to 2022, respectively. The shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, the United States ($1.2B) constitutes the largest market for imported fishing rods and other line fishing tackle worldwide, comprising 27% of global imports. The second position in the ranking was held by Japan ($583M), with a 13% share of global imports. It was followed by South Korea, with a 4.1% share.

In the United States, fishing rod imports increased at an average annual rate of +6.7% over the period from 2012-2022. The remaining importing countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Japan (+5.5% per year) and South Korea (+10.4% per year).

Imports By Type

Other fishing tackle, butterfly nets, decoy "birds" and similar requisites was the major imported product with an import of around 81M units, which reached 48% of total imports. It was distantly followed by fishing rods (41M units), fishing reels (29M units) and fish-hooks; whether or not snelled (15M units), together creating a 52% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the key imported products, was attained by fishing rods (with a CAGR of +5.4%), while imports for the other products experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest types of imported fishing rods and other line fishing tackle were other fishing tackle, butterfly nets, decoy "birds" and similar requisites ($1.4B), fishing reels ($1.3B) and fishing rods ($1.2B), together accounting for 90% of global imports.

Fishing reels, with a CAGR of +7.0%, saw the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of imports, in terms of the main imported products over the period under review, while purchases for the other products experienced more modest paces of growth.

Import Prices By Type

In 2022, the average fishing rod import price amounted to $23 per unit, declining by -8.5% against the previous year. Overall, the import price recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 when the average import price increased by 4.5% against the previous year. Over the period under review, average import prices attained the peak figure at $27 per unit in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, import prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major imported products. In 2022, the product with the highest price was fishing reels ($45 per unit), while the price for other fishing tackle, butterfly nets, decoy "birds" and similar requisites ($17 per unit) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by fishing reels (+2.6%), while the other products experienced mixed trends in the import price figures.

Import Prices By Country

The average fishing rod import price stood at $23 per unit in 2022, dropping by -8.5% against the previous year. In general, the import price continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 an increase of 4.5% against the previous year. Over the period under review, average import prices attained the peak figure at $27 per unit in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, import prices remained at a lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major importing countries. In 2022, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Japan ($55 per unit), while French Polynesia ($0.1 per unit) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Poland (+5.4%), while the other global leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Exports

World Exports of Fishing Rods And Other Line Fishing Tackle

After six years of growth, overseas shipments of fishing rods and other line fishing tackle decreased by -6.4% to 181M units in 2022. The total export volume increased at an average annual rate of +3.4% from 2012 to 2022; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 with an increase of 29%. As a result, the exports reached the peak of 193M units, and then fell in the following year.

In value terms, fishing rod exports dropped to $4.6B in 2022. Over the period under review, total exports indicated a perceptible expansion from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +4.9% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, exports increased by +54.2% against 2016 indices. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 with an increase of 34% against the previous year. As a result, the exports reached the peak of $4.8B, and then shrank in the following year.

Exports By Country

China prevails in exports structure, reaching 126M units, which was near 70% of total exports in 2022. The following exporters - Japan (4.8M units), South Korea (3.9M units), the Netherlands (3.6M units) and Vietnam (3.5M units) - together made up 8.8% of total exports.

Exports from China increased at an average annual rate of +4.2% from 2012 to 2022. At the same time, the Netherlands (+10.6%), Vietnam (+7.2%) and Japan (+2.9%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, the Netherlands emerged as the fastest-growing exporter exported in the world, with a CAGR of +10.6% from 2012-2022. South Korea experienced a relatively flat trend pattern. China (+5 p.p.) significantly strengthened its position in terms of the global exports, while the shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, China ($2.3B) remains the largest fishing rod supplier worldwide, comprising 50% of global exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Japan ($376M), with an 8.2% share of global exports. It was followed by Vietnam, with a 3.7% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value in China stood at +6.6%. In the other countries, the average annual rates were as follows: Japan (+4.2% per year) and Vietnam (+10.6% per year).

Exports By Type

Other fishing tackle, butterfly nets, decoy "birds" and similar requisites represented the largest exported product with an export of around 97M units, which accounted for 57% of total exports. Fishing rods (32M units) held the second position in the ranking, followed by fishing reels (27M units) and fish-hooks; whether or not snelled (14M units). All these products together took near 43% share of total exports.

Other fishing tackle, butterfly nets, decoy "birds" and similar requisites was also the fastest-growing in terms of exports, with a CAGR of +3.9% from 2012 to 2022. At the same time, fish-hooks; whether or not snelled (+3.0%) and fishing reels (+1.6%) displayed positive paces of growth. Fishing rods experienced a relatively flat trend pattern. While the share of other fishing tackle, butterfly nets, decoy "birds" and similar requisites (+6.7 p.p.) increased significantly in terms of the global exports from 2012-2022, the share of fishing reels (-1.7 p.p.) and fishing rods (-5.3 p.p.) displayed negative dynamics. The shares of the other products remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, other fishing tackle, butterfly nets, decoy "birds" and similar requisites ($1.7B), fishing rods ($1.3B) and fishing reels ($1.2B) were the products with the highest levels of exports in 2022, with a combined 91% share of global exports.

Fishing reels, with a CAGR of +5.4%, recorded the highest growth rate of the value of exports, among the main exported products over the period under review, while shipments for the other products experienced more modest paces of growth.

Export Prices By Type

In 2022, the average fishing rod export price amounted to $25 per unit, flattening at the previous year. Over the last decade, it increased at an average annual rate of +1.4%. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2018 when the average export price increased by 4.7%. Over the period under review, the average export prices attained the maximum in 2022 and is likely to see gradual growth in the immediate term.

Prices varied noticeably by the product type; the product with the highest price was fishing reels ($44 per unit), while the average price for exports of other fishing tackle, butterfly nets, decoy "birds" and similar requisites ($17 per unit) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by fishing rods (+4.3%), while the other products experienced more modest paces of growth.

Export Prices By Country

In 2022, the average fishing rod export price amounted to $25 per unit, approximately reflecting the previous year. Over the period from 2012 to 2022, it increased at an average annual rate of +1.4%. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2018 when the average export price increased by 4.7%. The global export price peaked in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major exporting countries. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Japan ($78 per unit), while China ($18 per unit) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Vietnam (+3.1%), while the other global leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Market Intelligence Platform