Binoculars imports in the United Arab Emirates: data, top suppliers and prices
The United Arab Emirates imported $24.5 million of binoculars in 2024 (71 tonnes). It ranks 10th of 204 countries for imports of this product. That is 511% 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 | $24.5M | 71 t |
| 2023 | $4.0M | 49 t |
| 2022 | $9.2M | 88 t |
| 2021 | $5.8M | 49 t |
| 2020 | $10.2M | 34 t |
| 2019 | $8.2M | 49 t |
| 2018 | $2.7M | 46 t |
| 2017 | $24.7M | 80 t |
Where the United Arab Emirates imports binoculars from
One supplier dominates: China accounted for 74% of the value. Among the main suppliers, United States grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $18.1M | 74% |
| United States | $4.7M | 19% |
| Austria | $853K | 3.5% |
| Germany | $591K | 2.4% |
| United Kingdom | $82K | 0.3% |
| Japan | $47K | 0.2% |
| Singapore | $27K | 0.1% |
| Mauritius | $18K | 0.1% |
| Czech Republic | $18K | 0.1% |
| Slovenia | $17K | 0.1% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $347.37 per kg, 378% above the world average of $72.70. 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.
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The shipment records behind United Arab Emirates 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 the United Arab Emirates?
The United Arab Emirates imported binoculars worth $24.5 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 71 tonnes. That ranks it 10th of 204 countries worldwide, with 3% of world imports. The value was up 511% on 2023.
Which countries supply binoculars to the United Arab Emirates?
China was the largest supplier with 74% of the value ($18.1 million), followed by the United States (19%) and Austria (3%). The top three together account for 97%, out of 30 supplier countries in total. Slovenia grew fastest among the top ten, up 184% on the year.
What is the average import price of binoculars per kg?
The average declared import value was about $347.37 per kg in 2024, 378% above the world average of $72.70 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of binoculars to the United Arab Emirates changed since 2017?
Imports went from $24.7 million in 2017 to $24.5 million in 2024, a fall of 1%. The peak was 2017 at $24.7 million. Over 8 years the average was $11.2 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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