Overview This page contains the latest trade data of Ophthalmic instruments and appliances. In 2020, Ophthalmic instruments and appliances were the world's 723rd most traded product, with a total trade of $4B. Between 2019 and 2020 the exports of Ophthalmic instruments and appliances decreased by -11.8%, from $4.54B to $4B. Trade in Ophthalmic instruments and appliances represent 0.024% of total world trade.
Ophthalmic instruments and appliances are a part of Medical Instruments.
Exports In 2020 the top exporters of Ophthalmic instruments and appliances were United States ($969M), Germany ($759M), Netherlands ($298M), Japan ($284M), and Switzerland ($246M).
Imports In 2020 the top importers of Ophthalmic instruments and appliances were China ($601M), United States ($478M), Germany ($250M), France ($220M), and Netherlands ($212M).
Tariffs In 2018 the average tariff for Ophthalmic instruments and appliances was 3.13%, making it the 5728th lowest tariff using the HS6 product classification.
Ranking Ophthalmic instruments and appliances ranks 330th in the Product Complexity Index (PCI).
Description An ophthalmic instrument is a device used in eye examinations. There are many instruments to examine different parts of the eye, such as the lens and retina, and for different parts of the body, such as the ear. Most ophthalmic instruments are hand-held, and require a light source to view the retina.