🇺🇸 United States imports of non-optical microscopes: 2024 trade data
Imports of non-optical microscopes by the United States reached $580.1 million in 2024 (1.4 thousand tonnes). That makes it the 3rd largest importer of this product worldwide, out of 174 countries. Value rose 21% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 8% a year on average.
Public statistics, latest reported year 2024. Values in US dollars.
Imports of non-optical microscopes by year, 2017-2024
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Year by year
| Year | Value | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $580.1M | 1.4K t |
| 2023 | $479.5M | 1.3K t |
| 2022 | $412.7M | 1.2K t |
| 2021 | $361.5M | 988 t |
| 2020 | $300.6M | 831 t |
| 2019 | $435.3M | 1.1K t |
| 2018 | $437.7M | 1.2K t |
| 2017 | $330.3M | 929 t |
Where the United States imports non-optical microscopes from
Most of the value came from Czech Republic (44%), Netherlands (21%), Germany (10%). Among the main suppliers, South Korea grew fastest (+42% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 🇨🇿 Czech Republic | $253.0M | 44% |
| 🇳🇱 Netherlands | $124.6M | 22% |
| 🇩🇪 Germany | $60.9M | 11% |
| 🇯🇵 Japan | $57.4M | 9.9% |
| 🇬🇧 United Kingdom | $21.7M | 3.7% |
| 🇰🇷 South Korea | $17.3M | 3% |
| 🇨🇦 Canada | $6.5M | 1.1% |
| 🇨🇭 Switzerland | $6.1M | 1% |
| 🇲🇾 Malaysia | $5.8M | 1% |
| 🇫🇷 France | $5.7M | 1% |
Types of non-optical microscopes under HS 9012
| 9012.10 | Microscopes (excluding optical microscopes): diffraction apparatus | 75% |
| 9012.90 | Microscopes (excluding optical microscopes): diffraction apparatus: parts and accessories | 25% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 9012.
Average import price of non-optical microscopes
The average declared value was about $414.32 per kg, 38% above the world average of $299.54. 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.
The United States also exports non-optical microscopes
Exports of non-optical microscopes by the United States reached $383.1 million in 2024 (716 tonnes). It ranks 5th of 110 countries for exports of this product. The largest buyer markets were China (19%), Japan (13%), Czech Republic (11%). Trade is spread widely: the top three buyer markets together make up only 43%. Among the main buyer markets, South Korea grew fastest (+156% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 🇨🇳 China | $73.4M | 19% |
| 🇯🇵 Japan | $51.6M | 14% |
| 🇨🇿 Czech Republic | $40.7M | 11% |
| 🇰🇷 South Korea | $37.2M | 9.7% |
| 🇳🇱 Netherlands | $35.4M | 9.3% |
| Taiwan | $32.4M | 8.5% |
| 🇩🇪 Germany | $22.3M | 5.8% |
| 🇸🇬 Singapore | $13.0M | 3.4% |
| 🇬🇧 United Kingdom | $13.0M | 3.4% |
| 🇨🇦 Canada | $9.9M | 2.6% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United States?
Public statistics stop at country totals and the last published year. EximDataX shows the shipment records underneath: the companies, dates, quantities and declared values, updated weekly.
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Updated weekly on EximDataX (some markets daily), while public statistics stop at 2024.
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 9012: Microscopes (excluding optical microscopes); diffraction apparatus.
Non-optical microscopes trade in the United States: questions
What is the value of non-optical microscopes imported by the United States?
The United States imported non-optical microscopes worth $580.1 million in 2024 (1.4 thousand tonnes).
Where does the United States import non-optical microscopes from?
The main supplier countries in 2024 were Czech Republic (44%), Netherlands (21%), Germany (10%).
What is the average import price of non-optical microscopes in the United States?
The average declared import value was about $414.32 per kg in 2024, against a world average of $299.54 per kg.
Does the United States export non-optical microscopes?
Yes. The United States exported non-optical microscopes worth $383.1 million in 2024, mainly to China, Japan, Czech Republic.
What is the HS code for non-optical microscopes?
Non-optical microscopes falls under HS heading 9012 (Microscopes (excluding optical microscopes); diffraction apparatus). The six-digit codes under it split the product by type.
How can I find the companies trading non-optical microscopes with the United States?
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