Binoculars imports in South Africa: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of binoculars by South Africa reached $6.4 million in 2024 (82 tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. That is 30% more than in 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable.
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 | $6.4M | 82 t |
| 2023 | $4.9M | 76 t |
| 2022 | $5.2M | 76 t |
| 2021 | $5.1M | 114 t |
| 2020 | $3.0M | 43 t |
| 2019 | $4.5M | 11 t |
| 2018 | $4.4M | 11 t |
| 2017 | $4.6M | 78 t |
Where South Africa imports binoculars from
Most of the value came from China (44%), Austria (23%), Germany (9%). Among the main suppliers, Portugal grew fastest (+772% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $2.8M | 44% |
| Austria | $1.5M | 23% |
| Germany | $565K | 8.8% |
| Portugal | $455K | 7.1% |
| Lithuania | $265K | 4.1% |
| Japan | $176K | 2.8% |
| Philippines | $163K | 2.6% |
| United States | $149K | 2.3% |
| Taiwan | $115K | 1.8% |
| Bulgaria | $78K | 1.2% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $77.96 per kg, close to the world average of $72.70.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Binoculars exports from South Africa
Exports of binoculars by South Africa reached $781 thousand in 2024 (4 tonnes). The largest buyer markets were Austria (36%), Namibia (12%), Portugal (9%). Among the main buyer markets, United States grew fastest (+248% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Austria | $282K | 36% |
| Namibia | $93K | 12% |
| Portugal | $70K | 9% |
| Botswana | $70K | 8.9% |
| Tanzania | $60K | 7.7% |
| Italy | $44K | 5.7% |
| Kenya | $21K | 2.7% |
| United States | $21K | 2.7% |
| Eswatini | $16K | 2.1% |
| Zimbabwe | $14K | 1.8% |
Who is behind these numbers in South Africa?
The shipment records behind South Africa binoculars imports (HS 9005.10): 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 9005.10: Binoculars.
Common questions
What is the value of binoculars imported by South Africa?
South Africa imported binoculars worth $6.4 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 82 tonnes. That ranks it 23rd of 204 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was up 30% on 2023.
Which countries supply binoculars to South Africa?
China was the largest supplier with 44% of the value ($2.8 million), followed by Austria (23%) and Germany (9%). The top three together account for 75%, out of 42 supplier countries in total. Portugal grew fastest among the top ten, up 772% on the year.
What is the average import price of binoculars per kg?
The average declared import value was about $77.96 per kg in 2024, 7% above the world average of $72.70 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of binoculars to South Africa changed since 2017?
Imports went from $4.6 million in 2017 to $6.4 million in 2024, an increase of 40%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $4.8 million a year.
Does South Africa also export binoculars?
Yes. South Africa exported $781 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Austria, Namibia and Portugal. On balance South Africa is a net importer of this product, by about $5.6 million a year.
What is the HS code for binoculars?
The HS code for binoculars is subheading 9005.10. 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 9005 page.
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