9017 - OPTICAL, PHOTOGRAPHIC - EU Trade

Analysis

Extra-EU sourcing of OPTICAL, PHOTOGRAPHIC, CINEMATOGRAPHIC, MEASURING, CHECKING, PRECISION, MEDICAL OR SURGICAL INSTRUMENTS AND APPARATUS; PARTS AND ACCESSORIES THEREOF, Drawing, marking-out or mathematical calculating instruments (for example, drafting machines, pantographs, protractors, drawing sets, slide rules, disc calculators); instruments for measuring length, for use in the hand (for example, measuring rods and tapes, micrometers, callipers), not specified or included elsewhere in this chapter is highly concentrated. 🇨🇳 China captures 57.4% of imports (€806.9M), followed by 🇯🇵 Japan (12.4%). With an HHI of 3587, this Concentrated market exposes the EU to supply dependency risks.

The EU exports OPTICAL, PHOTOGRAPHIC, CINEMATOGRAPHIC, MEASURING, CHECKING, PRECISION, MEDICAL OR SURGICAL INSTRUMENTS AND APPARATUS; PARTS AND ACCESSORIES THEREOF, Drawing, marking-out or mathematical calculating instruments (for example, drafting machines, pantographs, protractors, drawing sets, slide rules, disc calculators); instruments for measuring length, for use in the hand (for example, measuring rods and tapes, micrometers, callipers), not specified or included elsewhere in this chapter to 10 extra-EU markets, reflecting solid diversification. 🇨🇭 Switzerland remains the largest client (14.5%, €99.8M), followed by 🇨🇭 Switzerland, 🇺🇸 United States, 🇬🇧 United Kingdom.

Within the EU, the leading importers of OPTICAL, PHOTOGRAPHIC, CINEMATOGRAPHIC, MEASURING, CHECKING, PRECISION, MEDICAL OR SURGICAL INSTRUMENTS AND APPARATUS; PARTS AND ACCESSORIES THEREOF, Drawing, marking-out or mathematical calculating instruments (for example, drafting machines, pantographs, protractors, drawing sets, slide rules, disc calculators); instruments for measuring length, for use in the hand (for example, measuring rods and tapes, micrometers, callipers), not specified or included elsewhere in this chapter are 🇩🇪 Germany, 🇳🇱 Netherlands, 🇫🇷 France. 🇩🇪 Germany accounts for 27.1% of EU imports.

Frequently Asked Questions

Who is the main supplier of OPTICAL, PHOTOGRAPHIC, CINEMATOGRAPHIC, MEASURING, CHECKING, PRECISION, MEDICAL OR SURGICAL INSTRUMENTS AND APPARATUS; PARTS AND ACCESSORIES THEREOF, Drawing, marking-out or mathematical calculating instruments (for example, drafting machines, pantographs, protractors, drawing sets, slide rules, disc calculators); instruments for measuring length, for use in the hand (for example, measuring rods and tapes, micrometers, callipers), not specified or included elsewhere in this chapter to the EU?

The main extra-EU supplier of OPTICAL, PHOTOGRAPHIC, CINEMATOGRAPHIC, MEASURING, CHECKING, PRECISION, MEDICAL OR SURGICAL INSTRUMENTS AND APPARATUS; PARTS AND ACCESSORIES THEREOF, Drawing, marking-out or mathematical calculating instruments (for example, drafting machines, pantographs, protractors, drawing sets, slide rules, disc calculators); instruments for measuring length, for use in the hand (for example, measuring rods and tapes, micrometers, callipers), not specified or included elsewhere in this chapter (NC8 9017) is 🇨🇳 China, accounting for 57.4% of European imports over the period Jan 2022-Mar 2026.

What is the EU trade balance for OPTICAL, PHOTOGRAPHIC, CINEMATOGRAPHIC, MEASURING, CHECKING, PRECISION, MEDICAL OR SURGICAL INSTRUMENTS AND APPARATUS; PARTS AND ACCESSORIES THEREOF, Drawing, marking-out or mathematical calculating instruments (for example, drafting machines, pantographs, protractors, drawing sets, slide rules, disc calculators); instruments for measuring length, for use in the hand (for example, measuring rods and tapes, micrometers, callipers), not specified or included elsewhere in this chapter?

The extra-EU trade balance for OPTICAL, PHOTOGRAPHIC, CINEMATOGRAPHIC, MEASURING, CHECKING, PRECISION, MEDICAL OR SURGICAL INSTRUMENTS AND APPARATUS; PARTS AND ACCESSORIES THEREOF, Drawing, marking-out or mathematical calculating instruments (for example, drafting machines, pantographs, protractors, drawing sets, slide rules, disc calculators); instruments for measuring length, for use in the hand (for example, measuring rods and tapes, micrometers, callipers), not specified or included elsewhere in this chapter (NC8 9017) is €-715.1M over the period Jan 2022-Mar 2026 (imports: €1.4B, exports: €689.7M).

How much does the EU import of OPTICAL, PHOTOGRAPHIC, CINEMATOGRAPHIC, MEASURING, CHECKING, PRECISION, MEDICAL OR SURGICAL INSTRUMENTS AND APPARATUS; PARTS AND ACCESSORIES THEREOF, Drawing, marking-out or mathematical calculating instruments (for example, drafting machines, pantographs, protractors, drawing sets, slide rules, disc calculators); instruments for measuring length, for use in the hand (for example, measuring rods and tapes, micrometers, callipers), not specified or included elsewhere in this chapter?

The EU imported €1.4B of OPTICAL, PHOTOGRAPHIC, CINEMATOGRAPHIC, MEASURING, CHECKING, PRECISION, MEDICAL OR SURGICAL INSTRUMENTS AND APPARATUS; PARTS AND ACCESSORIES THEREOF, Drawing, marking-out or mathematical calculating instruments (for example, drafting machines, pantographs, protractors, drawing sets, slide rules, disc calculators); instruments for measuring length, for use in the hand (for example, measuring rods and tapes, micrometers, callipers), not specified or included elsewhere in this chapter (NC8 9017) from third countries between Jan 2022 and Mar 2026, representing 102.6M kg in volume.

What is the average import price per kg of OPTICAL, PHOTOGRAPHIC, CINEMATOGRAPHIC, MEASURING, CHECKING, PRECISION, MEDICAL OR SURGICAL INSTRUMENTS AND APPARATUS; PARTS AND ACCESSORIES THEREOF, Drawing, marking-out or mathematical calculating instruments (for example, drafting machines, pantographs, protractors, drawing sets, slide rules, disc calculators); instruments for measuring length, for use in the hand (for example, measuring rods and tapes, micrometers, callipers), not specified or included elsewhere in this chapter?

The weighted average import price of OPTICAL, PHOTOGRAPHIC, CINEMATOGRAPHIC, MEASURING, CHECKING, PRECISION, MEDICAL OR SURGICAL INSTRUMENTS AND APPARATUS; PARTS AND ACCESSORIES THEREOF, Drawing, marking-out or mathematical calculating instruments (for example, drafting machines, pantographs, protractors, drawing sets, slide rules, disc calculators); instruments for measuring length, for use in the hand (for example, measuring rods and tapes, micrometers, callipers), not specified or included elsewhere in this chapter (NC8 9017) is €13.69/kg over the period Jan 2022-Mar 2026.

Which EU member state imports the most OPTICAL, PHOTOGRAPHIC, CINEMATOGRAPHIC, MEASURING, CHECKING, PRECISION, MEDICAL OR SURGICAL INSTRUMENTS AND APPARATUS; PARTS AND ACCESSORIES THEREOF, Drawing, marking-out or mathematical calculating instruments (for example, drafting machines, pantographs, protractors, drawing sets, slide rules, disc calculators); instruments for measuring length, for use in the hand (for example, measuring rods and tapes, micrometers, callipers), not specified or included elsewhere in this chapter?

The leading EU member state importer of OPTICAL, PHOTOGRAPHIC, CINEMATOGRAPHIC, MEASURING, CHECKING, PRECISION, MEDICAL OR SURGICAL INSTRUMENTS AND APPARATUS; PARTS AND ACCESSORIES THEREOF, Drawing, marking-out or mathematical calculating instruments (for example, drafting machines, pantographs, protractors, drawing sets, slide rules, disc calculators); instruments for measuring length, for use in the hand (for example, measuring rods and tapes, micrometers, callipers), not specified or included elsewhere in this chapter (NC8 9017) is 🇩🇪 Germany, accounting for 27.1% of EU imports.

Analysis

#	Country	Value (EUR)	Share (%)	Weight (kg)
1	🇨🇳 China	€806.9M	57.4%	86.2M kg
2	🇯🇵 Japan	€173.8M	12.4%	1.9M kg
3	🇬🇧 United Kingdom	€95.7M	6.8%	1.6M kg
4	🇨🇭 Switzerland	€88.6M	6.3%	742K kg
5	🇺🇸 United States	€75.5M	5.4%	786K kg
6	🇹🇭 Thailand	€61.1M	4.3%	6.1M kg
7	🇮🇳 India	€4.7M	0.3%	423K kg
8	🇹🇼 Taiwan	€2.3M	0.2%	138K kg
9	🇶🇼 QW	€1.6M	0.1%	388K kg
10	🇹🇷 Türkiye	€84K	0.0%	2K kg

#	Country	Value (EUR)	Share (%)	Weight (kg)
1	🇨🇭 Switzerland	€99.8M	14.5%	2.2M kg
2	🇺🇸 United States	€99.7M	14.4%	1.1M kg
3	🇬🇧 United Kingdom	€89.3M	12.9%	2.4M kg
4	🇨🇳 China	€50.7M	7.3%	189K kg
5	🇹🇷 Türkiye	€32.2M	4.7%	401K kg
6	🇳🇴 Norway	€29.8M	4.3%	1.0M kg
7	🇮🇱 Israel	€4.4M	0.6%	39K kg
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#	Partner	Value (EUR)	kg	€/kg	Share
1	🇨🇳 China	€806.9M	86.2Mt	€9.36/kg	61.6%
2	🇯🇵 Japan	€173.8M	1.9Mt	€93.70/kg	13.3%
3	🇬🇧 United Kingdom	€95.7M	1.6Mt	€58.01/kg	7.3%
4	🇨🇭 Switzerland	€88.6M	742Kt	€119.45/kg	6.8%
5	🇺🇸 United States	€75.5M	786Kt	€96.08/kg	5.8%
6	🇹🇭 Thailand	€61.1M	6.1Mt	€10.07/kg	4.7%
7	🇮🇳 India	€4.7M	423Kt	€11.06/kg	0.4%
8	🇹🇼 Taiwan	€2.3M	138Kt	€16.31/kg	0.2%
9	🇶🇼 QW	€1.6M	388Kt	€4.01/kg	0.1%
10	🇹🇷 Turkey	€84K	2Kt	€34.02/kg	0.0%

#	Partner	Value (EUR)	kg	€/kg	Share
1	🇨🇭 Switzerland	€99.8M	2.2Mt	€44.85/kg	24.2%
2	🇺🇸 United States	€99.7M	1.1Mt	€91.03/kg	24.2%
3	🇬🇧 United Kingdom	€89.3M	2.4Mt	€37.61/kg	21.7%
4	🇨🇳 China	€50.7M	189Kt	€268.19/kg	12.3%
5	🇹🇷 Turkey	€32.2M	401Kt	€80.22/kg	7.8%
6	🇳🇴 Norway	€29.8M	1.0Mt	€29.66/kg	7.2%
7	🇮🇱 Israel	€4.4M	39Kt	€114.57/kg	1.1%
8	🇮🇳 India	€2.7M	15Kt	€172.68/kg	0.6%
9	🇯🇵 Japan	€2.2M	4Kt	€549.00/kg	0.5%
10	🇲🇦 Morocco	€1.6M	39Kt	€39.99/kg	0.4%

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