Binoculars imports in Saudi Arabia: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Saudi Arabia imported binoculars worth $5.2 million (43 tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. That is 19% less than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 it shrank by about 21% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2018, at $78.4 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 | $5.2M | 43 t |
| 2023 | $6.4M | 66 t |
| 2022 | $11.1M | 32 t |
| 2021 | $27.1M | 53 t |
| 2020 | $9.0M | 83 t |
| 2019 | $65.6M | 158 t |
| 2018 | $78.4M | 262 t |
| 2017 | $26.1M | 33 t |
Where Saudi Arabia imports binoculars from
The largest suppliers were France (41%), China (16%), Austria (12%). Among the main suppliers, France grew fastest (+365% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| France | $2.1M | 41% |
| China | $843K | 16% |
| Austria | $601K | 12% |
| United States | $509K | 9.8% |
| Germany | $482K | 9.3% |
| Japan | $433K | 8.3% |
| Belgium | $69K | 1.3% |
| Poland | $30K | 0.6% |
| United Kingdom | $16K | 0.3% |
| Taiwan | $15K | 0.3% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $122.26 per kg, 68% above the world average of $72.70. 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.
Binoculars exports from Saudi Arabia
In 2024, Saudi Arabia exported binoculars worth $239 thousand (0 tonnes). Most of it went to United States (47%), Austria (18%), Qatar (18%). Among the main buyer markets, Austria grew fastest (+614% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United States | $113K | 47% |
| Austria | $44K | 18% |
| Qatar | $44K | 18% |
| France | $28K | 12% |
| Greece | $10K | 4% |
| Jordan | $1K | 0.2% |
| United Arab Emirates | $0K | 0.2% |
| Bahrain | $0K | 0.1% |
| Kuwait | $0K | 0.1% |
| South Africa | $0K | 0% |
Who is behind these numbers in Saudi Arabia?
The shipment records behind Saudi Arabia binoculars imports (HS 9005.10): 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 9005.10: Binoculars.
Common questions
What is the value of binoculars imported by Saudi Arabia?
Saudi Arabia imported binoculars worth $5.2 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 43 tonnes. That ranks it 28th of 204 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was down 19% on 2023.
Which countries supply binoculars to Saudi Arabia?
France was the largest supplier with 41% of the value ($2.1 million), followed by China (16%) and Austria (12%). The top three together account for 69%, out of 28 supplier countries in total. France grew fastest among the top ten, up 365% on the year.
What is the average import price of binoculars per kg?
The average declared import value was about $122.26 per kg in 2024, 68% above the world average of $72.70 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of binoculars to Saudi Arabia changed since 2017?
Imports went from $26.1 million in 2017 to $5.2 million in 2024, a fall of 80%. The peak was 2018 at $78.4 million. Over 8 years the average was $28.6 million a year.
Does Saudi Arabia also export binoculars?
Yes. Saudi Arabia exported $239 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to the United States, Austria and Qatar. On balance Saudi Arabia is a net importer of this product, by about $5.0 million a year.
What is the HS code for binoculars?
The HS code for binoculars is subheading 9005.10. 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 9005 page.
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