Direction compasses imports in the United States: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of direction compasses by the United States reached $39.4 million in 2024 (267 tonnes). That makes it the largest importer of this product worldwide, out of 196 countries. Value rose 10% on 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 | $39.4M | 267 t |
| 2023 | $35.7M | 206 t |
| 2022 | $33.3M | 275 t |
| 2021 | $38.3M | 196 t |
| 2020 | $38.5M | 173 t |
| 2019 | $37.4M | 28 t |
| 2018 | $37.3M | 46 t |
| 2017 | $33.5M | 61 t |
Where the United States imports direction compasses from
The largest suppliers were Netherlands (21%), United Kingdom (20%), Germany (9%). Trade is spread widely: the top three suppliers together make up only 50%. Among the main suppliers, Netherlands grew fastest (+332% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Netherlands | $8.1M | 21% |
| United Kingdom | $7.8M | 20% |
| Germany | $3.6M | 9% |
| France | $3.0M | 7.7% |
| Thailand | $2.1M | 5.4% |
| China | $1.8M | 4.7% |
| Finland | $1.6M | 4% |
| Denmark | $1.5M | 3.9% |
| Japan | $1.4M | 3.6% |
| Mexico | $958K | 2.4% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $147.61 per kg, close to the world average of $140.40.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Direction compasses exports from the United States
Exports of direction compasses by the United States reached $34.4 million in 2024 (60 tonnes). It ranks 3rd of 118 countries for exports of this product. Most of it went to South Korea (12%), Canada (10%), United Kingdom (10%). Trade is spread widely: the top three buyer markets together make up only 32%. Among the main buyer markets, Netherlands grew fastest (+439% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| South Korea | $4.2M | 12% |
| Canada | $3.5M | 10% |
| United Kingdom | $3.4M | 9.9% |
| Netherlands | $2.9M | 8.4% |
| Italy | $2.9M | 8.4% |
| Spain | $1.7M | 5% |
| Japan | $1.7M | 4.9% |
| France | $1.5M | 4.3% |
| Norway | $1.3M | 3.8% |
| Germany | $1.0M | 3% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United States?
The shipment records behind United States direction compasses imports (HS 9014.10): 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 9014.10: Navigational instruments and appliances: direction finding compasses.
Common questions
What is the value of direction compasses imported by the United States?
The United States imported direction compasses worth $39.4 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 267 tonnes. That ranks it 1st of 196 countries worldwide, with 14% of world imports. The value was up 10% on 2023.
Which countries supply direction compasses to the United States?
The Netherlands was the largest supplier with 21% of the value ($8.1 million), followed by the United Kingdom (20%) and Germany (9%). The top three together account for 50%, out of 54 supplier countries in total. The Netherlands grew fastest among the top ten, up 332% on the year.
What is the average import price of direction compasses per kg?
The average declared import value was about $147.61 per kg in 2024, 5% above the world average of $140.40 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of direction compasses to the United States changed since 2017?
Imports went from $33.5 million in 2017 to $39.4 million in 2024, an increase of 18%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $36.7 million a year.
Does the United States also export direction compasses?
Yes. The United States exported $34.4 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to South Korea, Canada and the United Kingdom. That compares with imports of $39.4 million in the same year.
What is the HS code for direction compasses?
The HS code for direction compasses is subheading 9014.10. 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 9014 page.
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