Navigation equipment parts trade by country: top importers, exporters and prices
World trade in navigation equipment parts was worth $1.81 billion in 2024, about 3.5 thousand tonnes. That is an increase of 8% since 2017, and up 4% 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 | $1.81B | 3.5K t |
| 2023 | $1.74B | 3.7K t |
| 2022 | $1.52B | 3.7K t |
| 2021 | $1.67B | 3.2K t |
| 2020 | $1.60B | 3.2K t |
| 2019 | $1.80B | 3.1K t |
| 2018 | $1.70B | 3.0K t |
| 2017 | $1.67B | 3.1K t |
Top navigation equipment parts exporting countries
Exports are led by the United States (27%), France (9%) and Germany (8%). 137 countries reported exports, and the top three account for 44%.
| Exporter | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United States | $491.2M | 27% |
| France | $161.5M | 8.9% |
| Germany | $137.2M | 7.6% |
| United Kingdom | $123.1M | 6.8% |
| Malaysia | $105.1M | 5.8% |
| Japan | $98.2M | 5.4% |
| Italy | $77.5M | 4.3% |
| Canada | $74.3M | 4.1% |
| Netherlands | $66.5M | 3.7% |
| Singapore | $60.6M | 3.4% |
| Norway | $51.7M | 2.9% |
| China | $50.1M | 2.8% |
Top importing countries and buyer markets
The United States is the biggest buyer with 18% of world imports, ahead of the United Kingdom and Germany. Demand is spread widely: the top three take 34% across 197 importing countries.
| Importer | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United States | $322.1M | 18% |
| United Kingdom | $163.0M | 9% |
| Germany | $138.2M | 7.6% |
| France | $118.3M | 6.5% |
| Netherlands | $95.4M | 5.3% |
| Italy | $79.7M | 4.4% |
| Singapore | $70.2M | 3.9% |
| China | $69.1M | 3.8% |
| Japan | $56.8M | 3.1% |
| Canada | $55.8M | 3.1% |
| Mexico | $43.6M | 2.4% |
| United Arab Emirates | $39.3M | 2.2% |
Average price per kg
The world average declared value was about $511.01 per kg in 2024. Among the main exporters, France averaged $2,936.80 per kg and Japan $291.30 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 Navigation equipment parts (HS 9014.90) 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 9014.90: Navigational instruments and appliances: parts and accessories. HS 9014 codes.
Common questions
Which countries export the most navigation equipment parts?
The United States exported $491.2 million in 2024, 27% of the world total, followed by France (9%) and Germany (8%). In all, 137 countries reported exports of this product. The full ranking and map are on this page.
Which countries import the most navigation equipment parts?
The United States imported $322.1 million in 2024, 18% of world imports, ahead of the United Kingdom (9%) and Germany (8%). The top three importers together take 34%. Each country with its own page is linked from the table.
How big is the world trade in navigation equipment parts?
It was worth $1.81 billion in 2024, about 3.5 thousand tonnes. That is an increase of 8% since 2017. 2024 was the highest year since 2017. 137 countries reported exports and 197 reported imports.
What is the average price of navigation equipment parts per kg?
The world average declared value was about $511.01 per kg in 2024. Among the main exporters, France averaged $2,936.80 per kg and Japan $291.30 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 navigation equipment parts?
The HS code for navigation equipment parts is subheading 9014.90, 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 9014 page.
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