Spectacle frame parts imports in Saudi Arabia: data, top suppliers and prices
Saudi Arabia imported $4.5 million of spectacle frame parts in 2024 (29 tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. That is 64% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 31% a year on average.
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 | $4.5M | 29 t |
| 2023 | $2.7M | 14 t |
| 2022 | $2.2M | 24 t |
| 2021 | $2.9M | 14 t |
| 2020 | $3.4M | 39 t |
| 2019 | $2.1M | 15 t |
| 2018 | $771K | 8 t |
| 2017 | $680K | 3 t |
Where Saudi Arabia imports spectacle frame parts from
Italy alone supplied 90% of it. Among the main suppliers, Italy grew fastest (+99% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Italy | $4.0M | 90% |
| China | $93K | 2.1% |
| Ireland | $83K | 1.9% |
| Denmark | $70K | 1.6% |
| Latvia | $42K | 0.9% |
| Austria | $42K | 0.9% |
| United States | $24K | 0.5% |
| Germany | $23K | 0.5% |
| United Kingdom | $18K | 0.4% |
| France | $16K | 0.4% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $157.54 per kg, close to the world average of $136.85.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Who is behind these numbers in Saudi Arabia?
The shipment records behind Saudi Arabia spectacle frame parts imports (HS 9003.90): 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 9003.90: Frames and mountings: parts for spectacles, goggles or the like.
Common questions
What is the value of spectacle frame parts imported by Saudi Arabia?
Saudi Arabia imported spectacle frame parts worth $4.5 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 29 tonnes. That ranks it 22nd of 191 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was up 64% on 2023.
Which countries supply spectacle frame parts to Saudi Arabia?
Italy was the largest supplier with 90% of the value ($4.0 million), followed by China (2%) and Ireland (2%). The top three together account for 94%, out of 24 supplier countries in total. Italy grew fastest among the top ten, up 99% on the year.
What is the average import price of spectacle frame parts per kg?
The average declared import value was about $157.54 per kg in 2024, 15% above the world average of $136.85 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of spectacle frame parts to Saudi Arabia changed since 2017?
Imports went from $680 thousand in 2017 to $4.5 million in 2024, an increase of 563%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $2.4 million a year.
What is the HS code for spectacle frame parts?
The HS code for spectacle frame parts is subheading 9003.90. 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 9003 page.
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