Binoculars and telescopes imports in Jordan: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Jordan imported binoculars and telescopes worth $2.4 million (9 tonnes). Value rose 168% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 27% 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 | $2.4M | 9 t |
| 2023 | $892K | 5 t |
| 2022 | $1.4M | 10 t |
| 2021 | $1.5M | 2 t |
| 2020 | $490K | 6 t |
| 2019 | $512K | 2 t |
| 2018 | $501K | 5 t |
| 2017 | $448K | 2 t |
Where Jordan imports binoculars and telescopes from
United States alone supplied 94% of it. Among the main suppliers, United States grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United States | $2.2M | 94% |
| Switzerland | $81K | 3.4% |
| China | $40K | 1.7% |
| United Kingdom | $12K | 0.5% |
| Finland | $10K | 0.4% |
| Germany | $6K | 0.3% |
| India | $2K | 0.1% |
| Turkey | $2K | 0.1% |
| Belgium | $1K | 0% |
| Saudi Arabia | $1K | 0% |
Product types under HS 9005
| 9005.10 | Binoculars | 90% |
| 9005.90 | Binoculars, monoculars, other optical telescopes, astronomical instruments (excluding those of radio-astronomy): parts and accessories (including… | 5.4% |
| 9005.80 | Monoculars: other optical telescopes and astronomical instruments, excluding instruments for radio-astronomy | 4.3% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 9005.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $254.45 per kg, 248% 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.
Who is behind these numbers in Jordan?
Public statistics stop at country totals and the last published year. EximDataX shows the shipment records underneath: the companies, dates, quantities and declared values, updated weekly.
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Mirror data: built from the shipment records of the countries that trade with it.
Updated weekly on EximDataX (some markets daily), while public statistics stop at 2024.
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 Jordan?
Jordan imported binoculars and telescopes worth $2.4 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 9 tonnes. That ranks it 64th of 208 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 168% on 2023.
Which countries supply binoculars and telescopes to Jordan?
The United States was the largest supplier with 94% of the value ($2.2 million), followed by Switzerland (3%) and China (2%). The top three together account for 99%, out of 10 supplier countries in total. Germany grew fastest among the top ten, up 577% on the year.
What is the average import price of binoculars and telescopes per kg?
The average declared import value was about $254.45 per kg in 2024, 248% above the world average of $73.08 per kg. It is total declared value divided by total weight, so it blends every grade and size; use it as a benchmark, not a quote. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
How have imports of binoculars and telescopes to Jordan changed since 2017?
Imports went from $448 thousand in 2017 to $2.4 million in 2024, an increase of 434%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Monthly and weekly movements since then are in EximDataX.
What is the HS code for binoculars and telescopes?
The HS code for binoculars and telescopes is heading 9005. In Jordan the largest six-digit codes were 9005.10 (90% of the value) and 9005.90 (5%). 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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