Destination
Netherlands
- Latest exports
- $294.2M
- Market share
- 47.7%
- Growth
- +15.2%
- Access
- FTA reported
- Signal
- Growing
T3 · Product exporter position
Germany exports of Optical elements: n.e.s. in heading no. 9002 (eg prisms and mirrors), mounted, being parts or fittings for instruments or apparatus, of any material (excluding elements of glass not optically worked) (HS 900290)
See where Germany stands in optical elements: n.e.s. in heading no. 9002 (eg prisms and mirrors), mounted, being parts or fittings for instruments or apparatus, of any material (excluding elements of glass not optically worked): export scale, destination breadth, market position, growth, and reported trade history.
Latest exports
$873.8MLatest observed lane totalDestination markets
150Reported active marketsThree-year growth
+20.7%Annualized changeDestination HHI
1,696Destination concentrationWeighted share
32.3%Reported market positionExporter evidence
How strong is Germany in Optical elements: n.e.s. in heading no. 9002 (eg prisms and mirrors), mounted, being parts or fittings for instruments or apparatus, of any material (excluding elements of glass not optically worked)?
Reported exporter totals and calculated indicators for HS 900290. Values retain their observed coverage period.
Exporter scale
Latest exports$873.8M
Current 2024 exports$873.7M
Three-year average$661.5M
Historical peak$1.2B
Market position
Active destinations150
Destination HHI1,696
Weighted share32.3%
Share change-2.8 pp
Competitiveness
Three-year growth+20.7%
Volatility0.9
Maximum drawdown68.3%
TrendRapid growth
| Measure | Value | What it describes |
|---|---|---|
| Exporter | Germany | Country represented by this profile |
| Latest observed exports | $873.8M | Sum of latest observed destination-lane values |
| Current 2024 exports | $873.7M | Common-year comparison where reported |
| Three-year growth | +20.7% | Annualized change in exporter totals |
| Five-year growth | +18.3% | Annualized change in exporter totals |
| Leading destination | NLD | Destination with the largest observed export value |
| Leading destination share | 33.7% | Share of observed exporter totals |
| Destination concentration | 1,696 | HHI across destination markets |
| Weighted share change | -2.8 pp | Value-weighted latest change in market share |
| Limited-history lanes | 7.4% | Share of lanes with shorter history |
Destination markets
Where does Germany sell optical elements: n.e.s. in heading no. 9002 (eg prisms and mirrors), mounted, being parts or fittings for instruments or apparatus, of any material (excluding elements of glass not optically worked)?
Leading destination observations ranked by reported export value, with market position and access context.
| Destination | Latest exports | Market share | Growth | Access | Signal |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Netherlands | $294.2M | 47.7% | +15.2% | FTA reported | Growing |
| Republic of Korea | $127.3M | 20.1% | +62.2% | FTA reported | Accelerating |
| Taiwan | $119.9M | 21.7% | +70.4% | Not reported | Accelerating |
| USA, Puerto Rico and US Virgin Islands | $69.0M | 16% | +9.1% | 0% tariff | Growing |
| China | $65.8M | 7.8% | +11.8% | 0.3% tariff | Accelerating |
| Switzerland, Liechtenstein | $33.9M | 62.5% | +25.3% | FTA reported | Growing |
| Romania | $32.5M | 67.4% | +14.7% | 0.1% tariff | Growing |
| Singapore | $17.8M | 17.2% | +25.4% | FTA reported | Accelerating |
| Italy | $15.1M | 43.7% | +5% | FTA reported | Growing |
| Israel | $9.8M | 23% | +7.2% | FTA reported | Growing |
| Austria | $8.3M | 43.9% | +16.1% | FTA reported | Growing |
| India | $7.3M | 29.1% | +56.4% | 0.5% tariff | Growing |
| France | $7.2M | 15.4% | -10% | FTA reported | Stable |
| Japan | $6.9M | 5.5% | -6.7% | FTA reported | Stable |
| United Kingdom | $6.3M | 11.4% | -10.5% | FTA reported | Stable |
Destination
Republic of Korea
- Latest exports
- $127.3M
- Market share
- 20.1%
- Growth
- +62.2%
- Access
- FTA reported
- Signal
- Accelerating
Destination
Taiwan
- Latest exports
- $119.9M
- Market share
- 21.7%
- Growth
- +70.4%
- Access
- Not reported
- Signal
- Accelerating
Destination
USA, Puerto Rico and US Virgin Islands
- Latest exports
- $69.0M
- Market share
- 16%
- Growth
- +9.1%
- Access
- 0% tariff
- Signal
- Growing
Destination
China
- Latest exports
- $65.8M
- Market share
- 7.8%
- Growth
- +11.8%
- Access
- 0.3% tariff
- Signal
- Accelerating
Destination
Switzerland, Liechtenstein
- Latest exports
- $33.9M
- Market share
- 62.5%
- Growth
- +25.3%
- Access
- FTA reported
- Signal
- Growing
Destination
Romania
- Latest exports
- $32.5M
- Market share
- 67.4%
- Growth
- +14.7%
- Access
- 0.1% tariff
- Signal
- Growing
Destination
Singapore
- Latest exports
- $17.8M
- Market share
- 17.2%
- Growth
- +25.4%
- Access
- FTA reported
- Signal
- Accelerating
Destination
Italy
- Latest exports
- $15.1M
- Market share
- 43.7%
- Growth
- +5%
- Access
- FTA reported
- Signal
- Growing
Destination
Israel
- Latest exports
- $9.8M
- Market share
- 23%
- Growth
- +7.2%
- Access
- FTA reported
- Signal
- Growing
Destination
Austria
- Latest exports
- $8.3M
- Market share
- 43.9%
- Growth
- +16.1%
- Access
- FTA reported
- Signal
- Growing
Destination
India
- Latest exports
- $7.3M
- Market share
- 29.1%
- Growth
- +56.4%
- Access
- 0.5% tariff
- Signal
- Growing
Destination
France
- Latest exports
- $7.2M
- Market share
- 15.4%
- Growth
- -10%
- Access
- FTA reported
- Signal
- Stable
Destination
Japan
- Latest exports
- $6.9M
- Market share
- 5.5%
- Growth
- -6.7%
- Access
- FTA reported
- Signal
- Stable
Destination
United Kingdom
- Latest exports
- $6.3M
- Market share
- 11.4%
- Growth
- -10.5%
- Access
- FTA reported
- Signal
- Stable
Price intelligence
How does Germany's price position vary?
Price comparisons are shown where market-level unit-value observations are available. They describe reported trade values and quantities, not quoted selling prices.
Highest reported price
Ecuador: $21.3M / ton.
Lowest reported price
Ghana: $220.7 / ton.
Median price
$511.4K / ton across reported markets.
Export trend
Reported export history
Annual observations for Germany and HS 900290 where available.
| Year | Exports | Year-on-year change | Active destinations |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | $589.0M | +50.2% | 144 |
| 2011 | $658.9M | +11.9% | 129 |
| 2012 | $714.7M | +8.5% | 146 |
| 2013 | $530.4M | -25.8% | 154 |
| 2014 | $503.5M | -5.1% | 161 |
| 2015 | $384.9M | -23.5% | 152 |
| 2016 | $396.9M | +3.1% | 144 |
| 2017 | $396.5M | -0.1% | 147 |
| 2018 | $429.3M | +8.3% | 141 |
| 2019 | $376.8M | -12.2% | 148 |
| 2020 | $379.9M | +0.8% | 146 |
| 2021 | $496.4M | +30.6% | 151 |
| 2022 | $524.4M | +5.6% | 151 |
| 2023 | $586.4M | +11.8% | 150 |
| 2024 | $873.7M | +49% | 150 |
Exporter context
Germany economy and trade network
The exporter profile adds country-level trade and structural context to the selected product position. These indicators describe the country overall and are not limited to HS 900290.
Germany has reported exports of $1.6T and a trade balance of $239.2B in 2024.
Available structural indicators include 64.1% trade openness, 22.1% investment, and 1,080 active trade partners.
Reported values
Export totals and destination values describe reported merchandise trade for the stated exporter, HS6 classification, and available year.
Calculated indicators
Growth, concentration, weighted share, volatility, drawdown, and price comparisons are calculated from reported observations.
Coverage
Missing values remain “Not reported”. Country-level indicators are presented separately from product-level observations.
Frequently asked questions
Questions about Germany optical elements: n.e.s. in heading no. 9002 (eg prisms and mirrors), mounted, being parts or fittings for instruments or apparatus, of any material (excluding elements of glass not optically worked) exports
Quick answers based on the figures and coverage shown on this page.
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