Fishing Tackle Imports Index
The fishing tackle imports index tracks trends in the dollar value
of fishing tackle imported into the United States. Using data provided
by the U.S. International Trade Commission, the results of this quarterly
index provide insights into the general health of fishing tackle sales.
Imports are driven by two factors: the trade’s expectations
of future sales, and the need to replenish stock already sold. The
size of tackle shipments arriving in the U.S. are generally determined
by: a) the amount of inventory needing replacing, and b) the trade’s
expectations regarding upcoming sales. Therefore, the index provides
insights into both of these issues combined.
Sometimes, import data is adjusted three to six months after the initial
data is released. Any such adjustments will be reflected in the next
index released by the ASA. The index does not report the total units
imported, but instead reports the percentage change in the dollar value
of all imports compared to the same quarter, previous year. The results
are not adjusted for inflation.
Quarterly Fishing Tackle Imports: December 2009 - December 2010 |
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