Binocular and telescope parts imports in Saudi Arabia: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Saudi Arabia imported binocular and telescope parts worth $2.8 million (103 tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. That is 20% less than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 27% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2021, at $11.8 million.
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 | $2.8M | 103 t |
| 2023 | $3.4M | 47 t |
| 2022 | $3.9M | 160 t |
| 2021 | $11.8M | 154 t |
| 2020 | $848K | 155 t |
| 2019 | $2.6M | 4 t |
| 2018 | $4.7M | 18 t |
| 2017 | $526K | 4 t |
Where Saudi Arabia imports binocular and telescope parts from
The largest suppliers were China (29%), United States (16%), Mexico (12%). Among the main suppliers, Turkey grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $813K | 29% |
| United States | $457K | 17% |
| Mexico | $324K | 12% |
| Canada | $256K | 9.2% |
| Japan | $245K | 8.8% |
| Thailand | $115K | 4.1% |
| United Kingdom | $75K | 2.7% |
| South Korea | $61K | 2.2% |
| Taiwan | $49K | 1.8% |
| Turkey | $48K | 1.7% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $26.85 per kg, 77% below the world average of $114.48, which often means bulk or lower-grade product.
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 Saudi Arabia binocular and telescope parts imports (HS 9005.90): 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 9005.90: Binoculars, monoculars, other optical telescopes, astronomical instruments (excluding those of radio-astronomy): parts and accessories (including mountings).
Common questions
What is the value of binocular and telescope parts imported by Saudi Arabia?
Saudi Arabia imported binocular and telescope parts worth $2.8 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 103 tonnes. That ranks it 25th of 159 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was down 20% on 2023.
Which countries supply binocular and telescope parts to Saudi Arabia?
China was the largest supplier with 29% of the value ($813 thousand), followed by the United States (16%) and Mexico (12%). The top three together account for 57%, out of 43 supplier countries in total. Japan grew fastest among the top ten, up 78% on the year.
What is the average import price of binocular and telescope parts per kg?
The average declared import value was about $26.85 per kg in 2024, 77% below the world average of $114.48 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of binocular and telescope parts to Saudi Arabia changed since 2017?
Imports went from $526 thousand in 2017 to $2.8 million in 2024, an increase of 428%. The peak was 2021 at $11.8 million. Over 8 years the average was $3.8 million a year.
What is the HS code for binocular and telescope parts?
The HS code for binocular and telescope parts is subheading 9005.90. 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.
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