Frames and mountings; for spectacles, goggles or the like, and parts

9003 (Harmonized System 1992 for 4-digit)

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Overview This page contains the latest trade data of Eyewear Frames. In 2022, Eyewear Frames were the world's 472nd most traded product, with a total trade of $6.86B. Between 2021 and 2022 the exports of Eyewear Frames grew by 2.76%, from $6.68B to $6.86B. Trade in Eyewear Frames represent 0.029% of total world trade.

Eyewear Frames are a part of Optical, photo, & film equipment; medical instruments. They include Frames & mountings for spectacles etc, except plastic, Frames & mountings for spectacles etc, of plastic, and Parts of frames and mountings for spectacles etc.

Exports In 2022 the top exporters of Eyewear Frames  were China ($3.06B), Italy ($1.51B), Japan ($223M), Germany ($213M), and United States ($184M).

Imports In 2022 the top importers of Eyewear Frames were United States ($1.16B), Italy ($619M), Hong Kong ($527M), France ($518M), and Germany ($434M).

Ranking Eyewear Frames ranks 378th in the Product Complexity Index (PCI).

Description Frames and mountings for spectacles, goggles or the like are used to hold lenses in place. They can be made from a variety of materials, including plastic, metal, and wood.

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* Trade values are converted to USD using each month's exchange rate. For December 2023 data, the exchange rate from December 30, 2023 is used.

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Historical Data

Exporters and Importers

Top Origin (2022)China$3.06B
Top Destination (2022)United States$1.16B

In 2022 Eyewear Frames were the world's 472nd most traded product (out of 1,218).

In 2022, the top exporters of Eyewear Frames were China ($3.06B), Italy ($1.51B), Japan ($223M), Germany ($213M), and United States ($184M).

In 2022, the top importers of Eyewear Frames were United States ($1.16B), Italy ($619M), Hong Kong ($527M), France ($518M), and Germany ($434M).

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Exporters of Eyewear Frames (2022)
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Importers of Eyewear Frames (2022)
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Market Dynamics

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Top Origin Growth (2021 -  2022)China$125M
Top Destination Growth (2021 -  2022)India$53.6M

Between 2021 and 2022, the exports of Eyewear Frames grew the fastest in China ($125M), Philippines ($25.8M), Spain ($22.9M), Thailand ($15.7M), and Brazil ($11.9M).

Between 2021 and 2022, the fastest growing importers of Eyewear Frames were India ($53.6M), Thailand ($37.2M), Italy ($31.6M), Philippines ($26M), and Singapore ($19.8M).

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Exporters of Eyewear Frames (2021 - 2022)

Importers of Eyewear Frames (2021 - 2022)

Market Concentration

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This chart shows the evolution of the market concentration of exports of Eyewear Frames.

In 2022, market concentration measured using Shannon Entropy, was 3.08. This means that most of the exports of Eyewear Frames are explained by 8 countries.

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Value of Exports in Eyewear Frames

Net Trade

TOP NET EXPORTER (2022)China$2.86B
TOP NET IMPORTER (2022)United States$981M

This map shows which countries export or import more of Eyewear Frames. Each country is colored based on the difference in exports and imports of Eyewear Frames during 2022.

In 2022, the countries that had a largest trade value in exports than in imports of Eyewear Frames were China ($2.86B), Italy ($890M), Denmark ($56M), Austria ($48.2M), and Bangladesh ($26.8M).

In 2022, the countries that had a largest trade value in imports than in exports of Eyewear Frames were United States ($981M), Hong Kong ($393M), France ($361M), Germany ($221M), and United Kingdom ($164M).

Net Trade (2022)

Disaggregation

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In 2022, the world most traded Eyewear Frames, disaggragated by their HS6 level were Frames & mountings for spectacles etc,... ($3.31B), Frames & mountings for spectacles etc,... ($2.93B), and Parts of frames and mountings for... ($628M)

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Country Comparison

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This visualization shows the countries that have an important ratio of their trade related to Eyewear Frames.
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Top 10 Exporters Countries of Eyewear Frames by percentage of total exports

Product Complexity

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The Complexity-Relatedness diagram compares the risk and the strategic value of a product's potential export opportunities. Relatedness is predictive of the probability that a country increases its exports in a product. Complexity, is associated with higher levels of income, economic growth potential, lower income inequality, and lower emissions.

Relatedness vs Country Complexity (2022)

Country by Relatedness

The following visualization shows the relatedness of Eyewear Frames to countries. Higher relatedness values ​​indicate greater knowledge, which predicts a greater probability of exporting that product in the future.

Relative Relatedness by Country (2022)

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