Optical instrument sights imports in the United Arab Emirates: data, top suppliers and prices
The United Arab Emirates imported $12.7 million of optical instrument sights in 2024 (16 tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. Value fell 57% from 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 21% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2023, at $29.6 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 | $12.7M | 16 t |
| 2023 | $29.6M | 264 t |
| 2022 | $10.7M | 46 t |
| 2021 | $6.5M | 23 t |
| 2020 | $22.1M | 279 t |
| 2019 | $27.3M | 13 t |
| 2018 | $6.4M | 18 t |
| 2017 | $3.4M | 8 t |
Where the United Arab Emirates imports optical instrument sights from
United States alone supplied 65% of it.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United States | $8.3M | 65% |
| France | $1.4M | 11% |
| Austria | $847K | 6.7% |
| Sweden | $817K | 6.4% |
| Czech Republic | $375K | 3% |
| Australia | $238K | 1.9% |
| Germany | $214K | 1.7% |
| Italy | $112K | 0.9% |
| China | $98K | 0.8% |
| Greece | $78K | 0.6% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $805.81 per kg, 44% 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 the United Arab Emirates
In 2024, the United Arab Emirates exported optical instrument sights worth $2.8 million (1 tonnes). Greece alone took 99% of it.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Greece | $2.7M | 99% |
| Seychelles | $16K | 0.6% |
| Austria | $12K | 0.4% |
| Tanzania | $2K | 0.1% |
| Germany | $1K | 0% |
| Portugal | $1K | 0% |
| Netherlands | $1K | 0% |
| Saudi Arabia | $1K | 0% |
| Pakistan | $0K | 0% |
| Sri Lanka | $0K | 0% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United Arab Emirates?
The shipment records behind United Arab Emirates 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 the United Arab Emirates?
The United Arab Emirates imported optical instrument sights worth $12.7 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 16 tonnes. That ranks it 30th of 168 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was down 57% on 2023.
Which countries supply optical instrument sights to the United Arab Emirates?
The United States was the largest supplier with 65% of the value ($8.3 million), followed by France (11%) and Austria (7%). The top three together account for 83%, out of 23 supplier countries in total. The Czech Republic grew fastest among the top ten, up 128% on the year.
What is the average import price of optical instrument sights per kg?
The average declared import value was about $805.81 per kg in 2024, 44% above the world average of $557.68 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of optical instrument sights to the United Arab Emirates changed since 2017?
Imports went from $3.4 million in 2017 to $12.7 million in 2024, an increase of 279%. The peak was 2023 at $29.6 million. Over 8 years the average was $14.8 million a year.
Does the United Arab Emirates also export optical instrument sights?
Yes. The United Arab Emirates exported $2.8 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Greece, the Seychelles and Austria. On balance the United Arab Emirates is a net importer of this product, by about $10.0 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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