Optical elements (other) imports in Saudi Arabia: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of optical elements (other) by Saudi Arabia reached $3.1 million in 2024 (107 tonnes). That is close to the 2023 level. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 13% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2020, at $4.6 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 | $3.1M | 107 t |
| 2023 | $3.2M | 131 t |
| 2022 | $4.2M | 175 t |
| 2021 | $3.6M | 147 t |
| 2020 | $4.6M | 350 t |
| 2019 | $3.9M | 272 t |
| 2018 | $1.8M | 21 t |
| 2017 | $1.4M | 27 t |
Where Saudi Arabia imports optical elements (other) from
The largest suppliers were China (42%), France (20%), Germany (8%). Among the main suppliers, France grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $1.3M | 42% |
| France | $639K | 20% |
| Germany | $261K | 8.3% |
| United States | $233K | 7.4% |
| South Korea | $158K | 5% |
| United Kingdom | $98K | 3.1% |
| Ireland | $65K | 2.1% |
| Japan | $46K | 1.5% |
| Italy | $42K | 1.3% |
| Singapore | $41K | 1.3% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $29.40 per kg, 39% below the world average of $48.11, 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 optical elements (other) imports (HS 9001.90): 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 9001.90: Optical elements: lenses n.e.c. in heading no. 9001, prisms, mirrors and other optical elements, unmounted, of any material (excluding elements of glass not optically worked).
Common questions
What is the value of optical elements (other) imported by Saudi Arabia?
Saudi Arabia imported optical elements (other) worth $3.1 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 107 tonnes. That ranks it 56th of 198 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 2% on 2023.
Which countries supply optical elements (other) to Saudi Arabia?
China was the largest supplier with 42% of the value ($1.3 million), followed by France (20%) and Germany (8%). The top three together account for 71%, out of 41 supplier countries in total. Singapore grew fastest among the top ten, up 135% on the year.
What is the average import price of optical elements (other) per kg?
The average declared import value was about $29.40 per kg in 2024, 39% below the world average of $48.11 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of optical elements (other) to Saudi Arabia changed since 2017?
Imports went from $1.4 million in 2017 to $3.1 million in 2024, an increase of 129%. The peak was 2020 at $4.6 million. Over 8 years the average was $3.2 million a year.
What is the HS code for optical elements (other)?
The HS code for optical elements (other) is subheading 9001.90. 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 9001 page.
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