Binoculars trade by country: top importers, exporters and prices
World trade in binoculars was worth $866.3 million in 2024, about 11.9 thousand tonnes. That is an increase of 27% since 2017, and down 5% on 2023.
Public statistics, latest complete year (2024). Values in US dollars. Page updated .
World trade by year, 2017-2024
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Year by year
| Year | Value | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $866.3M | 11.9K t |
| 2023 | $908.6M | 11.7K t |
| 2022 | $938.0M | 15.0K t |
| 2021 | $853.1M | 13.5K t |
| 2020 | $653.1M | 10.2K t |
| 2019 | $724.7M | 11.9K t |
| 2018 | $750.5M | 12.0K t |
| 2017 | $679.5M | 11.0K t |
Top binoculars exporting countries
Exports are led by China (45%), the United States (8%) and Austria (7%). 127 countries reported exports, and the top three account for 61%.
| Exporter | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $392.1M | 45% |
| United States | $68.4M | 7.9% |
| Austria | $63.6M | 7.4% |
| Germany | $61.6M | 7.1% |
| Greece | $38.3M | 4.4% |
| Japan | $30.8M | 3.6% |
| Hong Kong | $26.3M | 3% |
| Portugal | $22.2M | 2.6% |
| France | $20.6M | 2.4% |
| Lithuania | $19.2M | 2.2% |
| Netherlands | $12.4M | 1.4% |
| Switzerland | $11.3M | 1.3% |
Top importing countries and buyer markets
The United States is the biggest buyer with 26% of world imports, ahead of Germany and Russia. Demand is spread widely: the top three take 42% across 204 importing countries.
| Importer | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United States | $222.9M | 26% |
| Germany | $89.0M | 10% |
| Russia | $48.2M | 5.6% |
| Japan | $44.0M | 5.1% |
| Hong Kong | $35.5M | 4.1% |
| United Kingdom | $27.4M | 3.2% |
| Netherlands | $26.5M | 3.1% |
| Israel | $25.7M | 3% |
| Spain | $24.9M | 2.9% |
| United Arab Emirates | $24.5M | 2.8% |
| France | $23.5M | 2.7% |
| Austria | $20.2M | 2.3% |
Average price per kg
The world average declared value was about $72.70 per kg in 2024. Among the main exporters, Greece averaged $967.99 per kg and China $40.68 per kg, so grade and origin matter.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments worldwide. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
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The shipment records behind Binoculars (HS 9005.10) importers and exporters, worldwide: 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 9005.10: Binoculars. HS 9005 codes.
Common questions
Which countries export the most binoculars?
China exported $392.1 million in 2024, 45% of the world total, followed by the United States (8%) and Austria (7%). In all, 127 countries reported exports of this product. The full ranking and map are on this page.
Which countries import the most binoculars?
The United States imported $222.9 million in 2024, 26% of world imports, ahead of Germany (10%) and Russia (6%). The top three importers together take 42%. Each country with its own page is linked from the table.
How big is the world trade in binoculars?
It was worth $866.3 million in 2024, about 11.9 thousand tonnes. That is an increase of 27% since 2017. The peak year was 2022 at $938.0 million. 127 countries reported exports and 204 reported imports.
What is the average price of binoculars per kg?
The world average declared value was about $72.70 per kg in 2024. Among the main exporters, Greece averaged $967.99 per kg and China $40.68 per kg, so grade and origin matter. Read it as a benchmark: it blends all grades, origins and contract terms.
What is the HS code for binoculars?
The HS code for binoculars is subheading 9005.10, in chapter 90 (optical, photographic, cinematographic, measuring, checking, medical or surgical instruments and apparatus; parts and accessories). The first six digits are the same in every country; national tariffs add more. The full list of codes is on the HS 9005 page.
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