🇸🇦 Saudi Arabia imports of binoculars and telescopes: 2024 trade data
In 2024, Saudi Arabia imported binoculars and telescopes worth $8.6 million (185 tonnes). Value fell 35% from 2023. Over 2017-2024 it shrank by about 25% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2018, at $93.8 million.
Public statistics, latest reported year 2024. Values in US dollars.
Imports of binoculars and telescopes by year, 2017-2024
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Year by year
| Year | Value | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $8.6M | 185 t |
| 2023 | $13.3M | 138 t |
| 2022 | $28.8M | 233 t |
| 2021 | $40.3M | 233 t |
| 2020 | $10.9M | 263 t |
| 2019 | $84.7M | 202 t |
| 2018 | $93.8M | 555 t |
| 2017 | $66.7M | 63 t |
Where Saudi Arabia imports binoculars and telescopes from
Most of the value came from France (25%), China (24%), United States (12%). Among the main suppliers, France grew fastest (+327% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 🇫🇷 France | $2.2M | 26% |
| 🇨🇳 China | $2.1M | 24% |
| 🇺🇸 United States | $1.1M | 12% |
| 🇯🇵 Japan | $680K | 7.9% |
| 🇦🇹 Austria | $620K | 7.2% |
| 🇩🇪 Germany | $527K | 6.1% |
| 🇲🇽 Mexico | $324K | 3.8% |
| 🇨🇦 Canada | $256K | 3% |
| 🇹🇭 Thailand | $117K | 1.4% |
| 🇬🇧 United Kingdom | $105K | 1.2% |
Types of binoculars and telescopes under HS 9005
| 9005.10 | Binoculars | 60% |
| 9005.90 | Binoculars, monoculars, other optical telescopes, astronomical instruments (excluding those of radio-astronomy): parts and accessories (including… | 32% |
| 9005.80 | Monoculars: other optical telescopes and astronomical instruments, excluding instruments for radio-astronomy | 7.4% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 9005.
Average import price of binoculars and telescopes
The average declared value was about $46.55 per kg, 36% below the world average of $73.08, 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.
Saudi Arabia also exports binoculars and telescopes
In 2024, Saudi Arabia exported binoculars and telescopes worth $270 thousand (3 tonnes). The largest buyer markets were United States (42%), Austria (20%), Qatar (16%). Among the main buyer markets, Austria grew fastest (+789% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 🇺🇸 United States | $114K | 42% |
| 🇦🇹 Austria | $55K | 20% |
| 🇶🇦 Qatar | $44K | 16% |
| 🇫🇷 France | $28K | 10% |
| 🇬🇷 Greece | $10K | 3.5% |
| 🇫🇮 Finland | $7K | 2.4% |
| 🇸🇮 Slovenia | $5K | 1.9% |
| 🇾🇪 Yemen | $4K | 1.4% |
| 🇦🇪 United Arab Emirates | $3K | 0.9% |
| 🇮🇹 Italy | $1K | 0.3% |
Who is behind these numbers in Saudi Arabia?
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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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.
Binoculars and telescopes trade in Saudi Arabia: questions
What is the value of binoculars and telescopes imported by Saudi Arabia?
Saudi Arabia imported binoculars and telescopes worth $8.6 million in 2024 (185 tonnes).
Where does Saudi Arabia import binoculars and telescopes from?
The main supplier countries in 2024 were France (25%), China (24%), United States (12%).
What is the average import price of binoculars and telescopes in Saudi Arabia?
The average declared import value was about $46.55 per kg in 2024, against a world average of $73.08 per kg.
Does Saudi Arabia export binoculars and telescopes?
Yes. Saudi Arabia exported binoculars and telescopes worth $270 thousand in 2024, mainly to United States, Austria, Qatar.
What is the HS code for binoculars and telescopes?
Binoculars and telescopes falls under HS heading 9005 (Binoculars, monoculars, other optical telescopes, mountings therefore; other astronomical instruments, mountings therefo). The six-digit codes under it split the product by type.
How can I find the companies trading binoculars and telescopes with Saudi Arabia?
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