Optical elements (other mounted) imports in Saudi Arabia: data, top suppliers and prices
Saudi Arabia imported $2.5 million of optical elements (other mounted) in 2024 (60 tonnes). That is 34% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 it shrank by about 11% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2017, at $5.6 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 | $2.5M | 60 t |
| 2023 | $1.9M | 29 t |
| 2022 | $3.0M | 119 t |
| 2021 | $2.2M | 50 t |
| 2020 | $1.3M | 12 t |
| 2019 | $2.9M | 15 t |
| 2018 | $1.8M | 29 t |
| 2017 | $5.6M | 2.2K t |
Where Saudi Arabia imports optical elements (other mounted) from
The largest suppliers were China (22%), United States (18%), Germany (16%). Among the main suppliers, Mexico grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $566K | 22% |
| United States | $461K | 18% |
| Germany | $401K | 16% |
| Denmark | $186K | 7.3% |
| France | $160K | 6.3% |
| United Kingdom | $114K | 4.5% |
| Spain | $102K | 4% |
| Japan | $84K | 3.3% |
| Mexico | $80K | 3.1% |
| Taiwan | $67K | 2.6% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $42.20 per kg, 86% below the world average of $305.51, 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 mounted) imports (HS 9002.90): 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 9002.90: Optical elements: n.e.c. in heading no. 9002 (e.g. prisms and mirrors), mounted, being parts or fittings for instruments or apparatus, of any material (excluding elements of glass not optically worked).
Common questions
What is the value of optical elements (other mounted) imported by Saudi Arabia?
Saudi Arabia imported optical elements (other mounted) worth $2.5 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 60 tonnes. That ranks it 52nd of 202 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 34% on 2023.
Which countries supply optical elements (other mounted) to Saudi Arabia?
China was the largest supplier with 22% of the value ($566 thousand), followed by the United States (18%) and Germany (16%). The top three together account for 56%, out of 39 supplier countries in total. Spain grew fastest among the top ten, up 438% on the year.
What is the average import price of optical elements (other mounted) per kg?
The average declared import value was about $42.20 per kg in 2024, 86% below the world average of $305.51 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of optical elements (other mounted) to Saudi Arabia changed since 2017?
Imports went from $5.6 million in 2017 to $2.5 million in 2024, a fall of 54%. The peak was 2017 at $5.6 million. Over 8 years the average was $2.7 million a year.
What is the HS code for optical elements (other mounted)?
The HS code for optical elements (other mounted) is subheading 9002.90. 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 9002 page.
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