Spectacle frame parts trade by country: top importers, exporters and prices
World trade in spectacle frame parts was worth $629.7 million in 2024, about 4.6 thousand tonnes. That is an increase of 12% since 2017, and down 10% 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 | $629.7M | 4.6K t |
| 2023 | $697.0M | 5.2K t |
| 2022 | $680.2M | 4.0K t |
| 2021 | $681.2M | 4.1K t |
| 2020 | $477.0M | 3.9K t |
| 2019 | $632.3M | 4.3K t |
| 2018 | $626.6M | 4.7K t |
| 2017 | $561.2M | 5.0K t |
Top spectacle frame parts exporting countries
China is the largest exporter with 56% of world exports, followed by Italy and Austria. The top three supply 76% between them, out of 117 exporting countries.
| Exporter | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $353.4M | 56% |
| Italy | $77.3M | 12% |
| Austria | $46.4M | 7.4% |
| Denmark | $24.0M | 3.8% |
| Germany | $23.9M | 3.8% |
| Czech Republic | $21.5M | 3.4% |
| Japan | $10.0M | 1.6% |
| Taiwan | $9.6M | 1.5% |
| Hong Kong | $8.8M | 1.4% |
| Mexico | $7.4M | 1.2% |
| United States | $6.2M | 1% |
| South Korea | $4.0M | 0.6% |
Top importing countries and buyer markets
The largest importers are Italy (26%), Hong Kong (10%) and the United States (9%). 191 countries imported it, and the top three take 45% of the value.
| Importer | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Italy | $162.3M | 26% |
| Hong Kong | $65.7M | 10% |
| United States | $54.0M | 8.6% |
| Czech Republic | $36.6M | 5.8% |
| France | $30.2M | 4.8% |
| Thailand | $29.2M | 4.6% |
| Philippines | $25.0M | 4% |
| Germany | $24.3M | 3.9% |
| Brazil | $23.8M | 3.8% |
| Austria | $21.0M | 3.3% |
| Japan | $19.1M | 3% |
| China | $11.0M | 1.8% |
Average price per kg
The world average declared value was about $136.85 per kg in 2024. Among the main exporters, Denmark averaged $472.14 per kg and Taiwan $60.50 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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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 9003.90: Frames and mountings: parts for spectacles, goggles or the like. HS 9003 codes.
Common questions
Which countries export the most spectacle frame parts?
China exported $353.4 million in 2024, 56% of the world total, followed by Italy (12%) and Austria (7%). In all, 117 countries reported exports of this product. The full ranking and map are on this page.
Which countries import the most spectacle frame parts?
Italy imported $162.3 million in 2024, 26% of world imports, ahead of Hong Kong (10%) and the United States (9%). The top three importers together take 45%. Each country with its own page is linked from the table.
How big is the world trade in spectacle frame parts?
It was worth $629.7 million in 2024, about 4.6 thousand tonnes. That is an increase of 12% since 2017. The peak year was 2023 at $697.0 million. 117 countries reported exports and 191 reported imports.
What is the average price of spectacle frame parts per kg?
The world average declared value was about $136.85 per kg in 2024. Among the main exporters, Denmark averaged $472.14 per kg and Taiwan $60.50 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 spectacle frame parts?
The HS code for spectacle frame parts is subheading 9003.90, 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 9003 page.
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