Optical instrument sights imports in Saudi Arabia: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Saudi Arabia imported optical instrument sights worth $17.2 million (21 tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. Value rose 333% on 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2019, at $108.6 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 | $17.2M | 21 t |
| 2023 | $4.0M | 10 t |
| 2022 | $18.1M | 26 t |
| 2021 | $20.9M | 31 t |
| 2020 | $16.7M | 19 t |
| 2019 | $108.6M | 68 t |
| 2018 | $20.1M | 15 t |
| 2017 | $14.6M | 14 t |
Where Saudi Arabia imports optical instrument sights from
Czech Republic alone supplied 75% of it. Among the main suppliers, Greece grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Czech Republic | $12.8M | 75% |
| Greece | $1.9M | 11% |
| China | $859K | 5% |
| United States | $436K | 2.5% |
| France | $380K | 2.2% |
| Turkey | $180K | 1.1% |
| Italy | $157K | 0.9% |
| Austria | $130K | 0.8% |
| Canada | $106K | 0.6% |
| Sweden | $54K | 0.3% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $834.74 per kg, 50% above the world average of $557.68. 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.
Optical instrument sights exports from Saudi Arabia
Exports of optical instrument sights by Saudi Arabia reached $1.0 million in 2024 (1 tonnes). One buyer market dominates: Germany accounted for 96% of the value.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Germany | $985K | 96% |
| France | $29K | 2.8% |
| Austria | $11K | 1.1% |
Who is behind these numbers in Saudi Arabia?
The shipment records behind Saudi Arabia optical instrument sights imports (HS 9013.10): 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 9013.10: Optical appliances and instruments: telescopic sights for fitting to arms: periscopes: telescopes designed to form parts of machines, appliances, instruments or apparatus of this chapter.
Common questions
What is the value of optical instrument sights imported by Saudi Arabia?
Saudi Arabia imported optical instrument sights worth $17.2 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 21 tonnes. That ranks it 23rd of 168 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was up 333% on 2023.
Which countries supply optical instrument sights to Saudi Arabia?
The Czech Republic was the largest supplier with 75% of the value ($12.8 million), followed by Greece (11%) and China (5%). The top three together account for 91%, out of 24 supplier countries in total. Canada grew fastest among the top ten, up 422% on the year.
What is the average import price of optical instrument sights per kg?
The average declared import value was about $834.74 per kg in 2024, 50% above the world average of $557.68 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 instrument sights to Saudi Arabia changed since 2017?
Imports went from $14.6 million in 2017 to $17.2 million in 2024, an increase of 17%. The peak was 2019 at $108.6 million. Over 8 years the average was $27.5 million a year.
Does Saudi Arabia also export optical instrument sights?
Yes. Saudi Arabia exported $1.0 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Germany, France and Austria. On balance Saudi Arabia is a net importer of this product, by about $16.2 million a year.
What is the HS code for optical instrument sights?
The HS code for optical instrument sights is subheading 9013.10. 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 9013 page.
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