The fishing tackle imports indices track 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.
January-March Tackle Imports (All Tackle):
2002–2010
The above indices provide details regarding
tackle import trends for many specific tackle categories,
and for each quarter going back through 2002. The table below
is a summary of the first quarter import trends for
2002–2010. The first quarter typically experiences
the highest volume of imports each year.
