Telescopes and monoculars exports from Israel: data, top buyers and prices
In 2024, Israel exported telescopes and monoculars worth $8.9 million (15 tonnes). Its share of world exports was 1%. That is 36% less than in 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2021, at $25.0 million.
Public statistics, latest complete year (2024). Values in US dollars. Page updated .
Exports by year, 2017-2024
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Year by year
| Year | Value | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $8.9M | 15 t |
| 2023 | $14.0M | 97 t |
| 2022 | $6.6M | 19 t |
| 2021 | $25.0M | 61 t |
| 2020 | $5.7M | 9 t |
| 2019 | $8.0M | 4 t |
| 2018 | $20.8M | 13 t |
| 2017 | $9.7M | 2 t |
Where Israel exports telescopes and monoculars to
One buyer market dominates: United Kingdom accounted for 71% of the value. Among the main buyer markets, United Kingdom grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | $6.3M | 71% |
| United States | $1.5M | 17% |
| Cote d'Ivoire | $402K | 4.5% |
| Australia | $135K | 1.5% |
| Ecuador | $129K | 1.4% |
| Germany | $120K | 1.3% |
| South Korea | $111K | 1.2% |
| Indonesia | $83K | 0.9% |
| France | $57K | 0.6% |
| Singapore | $34K | 0.4% |
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $599.95 per kg, 840% above the world average of $63.81. 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.
Telescopes and monoculars imports to Israel
Imports of telescopes and monoculars by Israel reached $6.2 million in 2024 (20 tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. Most of the value came from United States (34%), Germany (28%), China (27%). Among the main suppliers, Hong Kong grew fastest (+812% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United States | $2.1M | 34% |
| Germany | $1.8M | 28% |
| China | $1.7M | 27% |
| Slovakia | $225K | 3.6% |
| Hong Kong | $137K | 2.2% |
| United Kingdom | $120K | 1.9% |
| Netherlands | $28K | 0.5% |
| India | $24K | 0.4% |
| Italy | $20K | 0.3% |
| Austria | $19K | 0.3% |
Who is behind these numbers in Israel?
The shipment records behind Israel telescopes and monoculars exports (HS 9005.80): 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 9005.80: Monoculars: other optical telescopes and astronomical instruments, excluding instruments for radio-astronomy.
Common questions
What is the value of telescopes and monoculars exported by Israel?
Israel exported telescopes and monoculars worth $8.9 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 15 tonnes. That ranks it 17th of 118 countries worldwide, with 1% of world exports. The value was down 36% on 2023.
Which countries buy telescopes and monoculars from Israel?
The United Kingdom was the largest buyer with 71% of the value ($6.3 million), followed by the United States (17%) and Cote d'Ivoire (4%). The top three together account for 92%, out of 22 buyer countries in total. Germany grew fastest among the top ten, up 95% on the year.
What is the average export price of telescopes and monoculars per kg?
The average declared export value was about $599.95 per kg in 2024, 840% above the world average of $63.81 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have exports of telescopes and monoculars from Israel changed since 2017?
Exports went from $9.7 million in 2017 to $8.9 million in 2024, a fall of 8%. The peak was 2021 at $25.0 million. Over 8 years the average was $12.3 million a year.
Does Israel also import telescopes and monoculars?
Yes. Israel imported $6.2 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly from the United States, Germany and China. On balance Israel is a net exporter of this product, by about $2.7 million a year.
What is the HS code for telescopes and monoculars?
The HS code for telescopes and monoculars is subheading 9005.80. 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 9005 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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