Optical instrument sights imports in the United Kingdom: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of optical instrument sights by the United Kingdom reached $46.8 million in 2024 (138 tonnes). It ranks 5th of 168 countries for imports of this product. The value was almost unchanged from 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 10% 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 | $46.8M | 138 t |
| 2023 | $45.6M | 157 t |
| 2022 | $38.6M | 272 t |
| 2021 | $28.5M | 212 t |
| 2020 | $31.4M | 219 t |
| 2019 | $30.9M | 57 t |
| 2018 | $27.9M | 65 t |
| 2017 | $23.8M | 49 t |
Where the United Kingdom imports optical instrument sights from
The largest suppliers were United States (27%), China (22%), Netherlands (14%). Among the main suppliers, Greece grew fastest (+152% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United States | $12.4M | 27% |
| China | $10.1M | 22% |
| Netherlands | $6.6M | 14% |
| Greece | $3.3M | 7.1% |
| Latvia | $2.8M | 6% |
| Germany | $2.8M | 5.9% |
| Lithuania | $2.0M | 4.3% |
| Austria | $1.4M | 3% |
| Sweden | $1.2M | 2.6% |
| Australia | $1.0M | 2.2% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $340.49 per kg, 39% below the world average of $557.68, which often means bulk or lower-grade product.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Optical instrument sights exports from the United Kingdom
Exports of optical instrument sights by the United Kingdom reached $29.8 million in 2024 (52 tonnes). Its share of world exports was 2%. Most of it went to United States (31%), Ukraine (12%), Romania (10%). Among the main buyer markets, Finland grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United States | $9.4M | 31% |
| Ukraine | $3.6M | 12% |
| Romania | $3.0M | 10% |
| New Zealand | $2.3M | 7.8% |
| Netherlands | $2.0M | 6.7% |
| Finland | $1.4M | 4.8% |
| Singapore | $1.0M | 3.4% |
| Colombia | $901K | 3% |
| Australia | $841K | 2.8% |
| South Africa | $668K | 2.2% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United Kingdom?
The shipment records behind United Kingdom 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 Kingdom?
The United Kingdom imported optical instrument sights worth $46.8 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 138 tonnes. That ranks it 5th of 168 countries worldwide, with 3% of world imports. The value was up 3% on 2023.
Which countries supply optical instrument sights to the United Kingdom?
The United States was the largest supplier with 27% of the value ($12.4 million), followed by China (22%) and the Netherlands (14%). The top three together account for 62%, out of 36 supplier countries in total. Greece grew fastest among the top ten, up 152% on the year.
What is the average import price of optical instrument sights per kg?
The average declared import value was about $340.49 per kg in 2024, 39% below the world average of $557.68 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of optical instrument sights to the United Kingdom changed since 2017?
Imports went from $23.8 million in 2017 to $46.8 million in 2024, an increase of 97%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $34.2 million a year.
Does the United Kingdom also export optical instrument sights?
Yes. The United Kingdom exported $29.8 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to the United States, Ukraine and Romania. On balance the United Kingdom is a net importer of this product, by about $17.0 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.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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