Optical instrument sights imports in the United States: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of optical instrument sights by the United States reached $589.1 million in 2024 (952 tonnes). That makes it the largest importer of this product worldwide, out of 168 countries. Value rose 16% on 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 | $589.1M | 952 t |
| 2023 | $508.6M | 777 t |
| 2022 | $491.7M | 1.4K t |
| 2021 | $498.4M | 3.9K t |
| 2020 | $316.5M | 2.8K t |
| 2019 | $293.7M | 583 t |
| 2018 | $313.3M | 627 t |
| 2017 | $295.7M | 585 t |
Where the United States imports optical instrument sights from
China alone supplied 60% of it. Among the main suppliers, Philippines grew fastest (+57% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $352.3M | 60% |
| Japan | $46.1M | 7.8% |
| Philippines | $43.4M | 7.4% |
| Latvia | $26.7M | 4.5% |
| Sweden | $23.7M | 4% |
| Vietnam | $16.4M | 2.8% |
| Lithuania | $11.6M | 2% |
| Germany | $10.7M | 1.8% |
| Austria | $10.1M | 1.7% |
| United Kingdom | $9.4M | 1.6% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $618.88 per kg, close to the world average of $557.68.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Optical instrument sights exports from the United States
In 2024, the United States exported optical instrument sights worth $164.9 million (150 tonnes). That makes it the 3rd largest exporter of this product worldwide, out of 103 countries. The largest buyer markets were Ukraine (15%), Sweden (11%), Poland (8%). Trade is spread widely: the top three buyer markets together make up only 34%. Among the main buyer markets, Taiwan grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Ukraine | $24.0M | 15% |
| Sweden | $18.7M | 11% |
| Poland | $12.8M | 7.8% |
| United Kingdom | $12.4M | 7.6% |
| Taiwan | $9.5M | 5.7% |
| Australia | $8.8M | 5.4% |
| Canada | $8.4M | 5.1% |
| France | $8.4M | 5.1% |
| United Arab Emirates | $8.3M | 5.1% |
| Colombia | $5.4M | 3.3% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United States?
The shipment records behind United States 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 States?
The United States imported optical instrument sights worth $589.1 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 952 tonnes. That ranks it 1st of 168 countries worldwide, with 33% of world imports. The value was up 16% on 2023.
Which countries supply optical instrument sights to the United States?
China was the largest supplier with 60% of the value ($352.3 million), followed by Japan (8%) and the Philippines (7%). The top three together account for 75%, out of 48 supplier countries in total. The Philippines grew fastest among the top ten, up 57% on the year.
What is the average import price of optical instrument sights per kg?
The average declared import value was about $618.88 per kg in 2024, 11% above 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 States changed since 2017?
Imports went from $295.7 million in 2017 to $589.1 million in 2024, an increase of 99%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $413.4 million a year.
Does the United States also export optical instrument sights?
Yes. The United States exported $164.9 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Ukraine, Sweden and Poland. On balance the United States is a net importer of this product, by about $424.2 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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