Optical instrument sights trade by country: top importers, exporters and prices
World trade in optical instrument sights was worth $1.76 billion in 2024, about 3.2 thousand tonnes. That is an increase of 93% since 2017, and up 28% 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 | $1.76B | 3.2K t |
| 2023 | $1.38B | 3.3K t |
| 2022 | $1.35B | 4.5K t |
| 2021 | $1.26B | 7.1K t |
| 2020 | $953.6M | 5.4K t |
| 2019 | $1.11B | 2.6K t |
| 2018 | $1.03B | 2.6K t |
| 2017 | $915.4M | 2.2K t |
Top optical instrument sights exporting countries
China is the largest exporter with 30% of world exports, followed by Greece and the United States. The top three supply 54% between them, out of 103 exporting countries.
| Exporter | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $534.3M | 30% |
| Greece | $254.3M | 14% |
| United States | $164.9M | 9.3% |
| Germany | $129.0M | 7.3% |
| France | $92.0M | 5.2% |
| Sweden | $85.2M | 4.8% |
| Japan | $66.0M | 3.7% |
| Philippines | $53.5M | 3% |
| Latvia | $44.9M | 2.6% |
| Austria | $38.7M | 2.2% |
| United Kingdom | $29.8M | 1.7% |
| Turkey | $27.8M | 1.6% |
Top importing countries and buyer markets
The United States is the biggest buyer with 33% of world imports, ahead of Germany and Ukraine. Demand is spread widely: the top three take 48% across 168 importing countries.
| Importer | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United States | $589.1M | 33% |
| Germany | $206.3M | 12% |
| Ukraine | $58.5M | 3.3% |
| Sweden | $54.9M | 3.1% |
| United Kingdom | $46.8M | 2.7% |
| France | $42.8M | 2.4% |
| India | $42.1M | 2.4% |
| Indonesia | $41.7M | 2.4% |
| Israel | $40.2M | 2.3% |
| Poland | $37.9M | 2.2% |
| Canada | $36.8M | 2.1% |
| Australia | $32.3M | 1.8% |
Average price per kg
The world average declared value was about $557.67 per kg in 2024. Among the main exporters, Greece averaged $2,327.09 per kg and China $314.10 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 Optical instrument sights (HS 9013.10) 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 9013.10: Optical appliances and instruments: telescopic sights for fitting to arms: periscopes: telescopes designed to form parts of machines, appliances, instruments or apparatus of this chapter. HS 9013 codes.
Common questions
Which countries export the most optical instrument sights?
China exported $534.3 million in 2024, 30% of the world total, followed by Greece (14%) and the United States (9%). In all, 103 countries reported exports of this product. The full ranking and map are on this page.
Which countries import the most optical instrument sights?
The United States imported $589.1 million in 2024, 33% of world imports, ahead of Germany (12%) and Ukraine (3%). The top three importers together take 48%. Each country with its own page is linked from the table.
How big is the world trade in optical instrument sights?
It was worth $1.76 billion in 2024, about 3.2 thousand tonnes. That is an increase of 93% since 2017. 2024 was the highest year since 2017. 103 countries reported exports and 168 reported imports.
What is the average price of optical instrument sights per kg?
The world average declared value was about $557.67 per kg in 2024. Among the main exporters, Greece averaged $2,327.09 per kg and China $314.10 per kg, so grade and origin matter. It is total declared value divided by total weight, so treat it as a benchmark, not a quote.
What is the HS code for optical instrument sights?
The HS code for optical instrument sights is subheading 9013.10, 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 9013 page.
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