Binoculars and telescopes imports in Cote d'Ivoire: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Cote d'Ivoire imported binoculars and telescopes worth $2.2 million (6 tonnes). That is close to the 2023 level. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 87% a year on average.
Public statistics, latest complete year (2024). Values in US dollars. Page updated .
Imports by year, 2017-2024
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Year by year
| Year | Value | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $2.2M | 6 t |
| 2023 | $2.1M | 12 t |
| 2022 | $2.3M | 3 t |
| 2021 | $257K | 5 t |
| 2020 | $48K | 1 t |
| 2019 | $302K | 4 t |
| 2018 | $386K | 3 t |
| 2017 | $28K | 0 t |
Where Cote d'Ivoire imports binoculars and telescopes from
The largest suppliers were China (48%), Israel (18%), France (17%). Among the main suppliers, United States grew fastest (+658% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $1.1M | 49% |
| Israel | $402K | 18% |
| France | $372K | 17% |
| United States | $169K | 7.7% |
| Germany | $84K | 3.8% |
| Switzerland | $70K | 3.2% |
| Japan | $12K | 0.6% |
| Turkey | $7K | 0.3% |
| Singapore | $6K | 0.3% |
| Spain | $3K | 0.1% |
Product types under HS 9005
| 9005.10 | Binoculars | 66% |
| 9005.80 | Telescopes and monoculars | 30% |
| 9005.90 | Binocular and telescope parts | 4.5% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 9005.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $342.36 per kg, 368% above the world average of $73.08. This usually points to higher-grade or processed goods.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
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The shipment records behind Cote d'Ivoire binoculars and telescopes imports (HS 9005): 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: Binoculars, monoculars, other optical telescopes, mountings therefore; other astronomical instruments, mountings therefore, but not including instruments for radio-astronomy.
Common questions
What is the value of binoculars and telescopes imported by Cote d'Ivoire?
Cote d'Ivoire imported binoculars and telescopes worth $2.2 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 6 tonnes. That ranks it 67th of 208 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 2% on 2023.
Which countries supply binoculars and telescopes to Cote d'Ivoire?
China was the largest supplier with 48% of the value ($1.1 million), followed by Israel (18%) and France (17%). The top three together account for 84%, out of 16 supplier countries in total. The United States grew fastest among the top ten, up 658% on the year.
What is the average import price of binoculars and telescopes per kg?
The average declared import value was about $342.36 per kg in 2024, 368% above the world average of $73.08 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of binoculars and telescopes to Cote d'Ivoire changed since 2017?
Imports went from $28 thousand in 2017 to $2.2 million in 2024. The peak was 2022 at $2.3 million. Over 8 years the average was $959 thousand a year.
What is the HS code for binoculars and telescopes?
The HS code for binoculars and telescopes is heading 9005. In Cote d'Ivoire the largest six-digit codes were 9005.10 (65% of the value) and 9005.80 (30%).
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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