Optical instrument sights imports in Israel: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Israel imported optical instrument sights worth $40.2 million (26 tonnes). It ranks 9th of 168 countries for imports of this product. Value rose 122% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 13% 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 | $40.2M | 26 t |
| 2023 | $18.1M | 29 t |
| 2022 | $16.4M | 24 t |
| 2021 | $6.4M | 11 t |
| 2020 | $8.3M | 4 t |
| 2019 | $23.9M | 27 t |
| 2018 | $28.6M | 37 t |
| 2017 | $17.0M | 32 t |
Where Israel imports optical instrument sights from
One supplier dominates: Greece accounted for 65% of the value. Among the main suppliers, Greece grew fastest (+462% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Greece | $26.0M | 65% |
| United States | $5.0M | 13% |
| China | $3.9M | 9.6% |
| Germany | $3.0M | 7.4% |
| Sweden | $825K | 2.1% |
| Taiwan | $364K | 0.9% |
| Belgium | $294K | 0.7% |
| Turkey | $227K | 0.6% |
| India | $199K | 0.5% |
| South Korea | $139K | 0.3% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $1,550.86 per kg, 178% above the world average of $557.68. 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.
Optical instrument sights exports from Israel
Israel exported $16.8 million of optical instrument sights in 2024 (18 tonnes). Its share of world exports was 1%. Most of it went to Morocco (25%), United States (12%), Spain (12%). Trade is spread widely: the top three buyer markets together make up only 49%. Among the main buyer markets, Sweden grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Morocco | $4.3M | 26% |
| United States | $2.0M | 12% |
| Spain | $1.9M | 12% |
| Peru | $1.6M | 9.3% |
| Netherlands | $1.1M | 6.4% |
| Germany | $905K | 5.4% |
| India | $872K | 5.2% |
| Finland | $790K | 4.7% |
| Kazakhstan | $551K | 3.3% |
| Sweden | $290K | 1.7% |
Who is behind these numbers in Israel?
The shipment records behind Israel optical instrument sights imports (HS 9013.10): 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.
Common questions
What is the value of optical instrument sights imported by Israel?
Israel imported optical instrument sights worth $40.2 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 26 tonnes. That ranks it 9th of 168 countries worldwide, with 2% of world imports. The value was up 122% on 2023.
Which countries supply optical instrument sights to Israel?
Greece was the largest supplier with 65% of the value ($26.0 million), followed by the United States (12%) and China (10%). The top three together account for 87%, out of 23 supplier countries in total. Greece grew fastest among the top ten, up 462% on the year.
What is the average import price of optical instrument sights per kg?
The average declared import value was about $1,550.86 per kg in 2024, 178% above the world average of $557.68 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of optical instrument sights to Israel changed since 2017?
Imports went from $17.0 million in 2017 to $40.2 million in 2024, an increase of 136%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $19.9 million a year.
Does Israel also export optical instrument sights?
Yes. Israel exported $16.8 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Morocco, the United States and Spain. On balance Israel is a net importer of this product, by about $23.3 million a year.
What is the HS code for optical instrument sights?
The HS code for optical instrument sights is subheading 9013.10. It sits in HS chapter 90 (optical, photographic, cinematographic, measuring, checking, medical or surgical instruments and apparatus; parts and accessories). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 9013 page.
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