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Microscopes, compound optical
HS4 9011 trade overview
A focused view of this HS4 subsector: market scale, momentum, leading routes, countries, and the HS6 classifications inside it.
The numbers at a glanceLatest reported year · 2024
Annual change
-4.8%Latest year on yearExporters
151Active reporting countriesImporters
198Active reporting countriesHS6 products
4Classifications inside HS4The subsector read
$3.5B in trade, with +4.1% annualized growth over three years.
Microscopes, compound optical is recorded across 4,297 active corridors, with 151 exporters and 198 importers.
Annual trend
Subsector momentum over time
Reported global trade from 1995 to 2024. Read the methodology ↗
Top trade corridors
Where the subsector moves
Leading exporter-to-importer relationships by latest reported value. See data sources ↗
Latest reported relationshipsTop 10 by trade value
| Rank | Exporter | Importer | Trade value | Growth | HS6 | Distance | FTA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | GermanyDEU | ChinaCHN | $283.6M | +9.4% | 4 | 8,415 km | No |
| 2 | GermanyDEU | USA, Puerto Rico and US Virgin IslandsUSA | $233.9M | +2% | 4 | 6,402 km | No |
| 3 | JapanJPN | ChinaCHN | $159.7M | +0.6% | 4 | 1,763 km | No |
| 4 | JapanJPN | USA, Puerto Rico and US Virgin IslandsUSA | $109.0M | +3.7% | 4 | 10,872 km | No |
| 5 | GermanyDEU | IndiaIND | $62.2M | +13.8% | 4 | 5,786 km | No |
| 6 | ChinaCHN | GermanyDEU | $57.1M | -8% | 4 | 8,415 km | No |
| 7 | GermanyDEU | United KingdomGBR | $55.4M | +7% | 4 | 935 km | Yes |
| 8 | GermanyDEU | JapanJPN | $54.2M | -10.4% | 4 | 8,938 km | Yes |
| 9 | ChinaCHN | USA, Puerto Rico and US Virgin IslandsUSA | $50.6M | +0.5% | 4 | 11,883 km | No |
| 10 | SingaporeSGP | USA, Puerto Rico and US Virgin IslandsUSA | $50.1M | -5.5% | 4 | 15,347 km | Yes |
Market structure
Where supply and demand concentrate
Exporter and importer rankings show the two sides of the subsector separately. Check coverage ↗
| Rank | Country | Exports | Partners | HS6 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | GermanyDEU | $1.3B | 165 | 4 |
| 2 | JapanJPN | $513.5M | 130 | 4 |
| 3 | ChinaCHN | $401.1M | 189 | 4 |
| 4 | USA, Puerto Rico and US Virgin IslandsUSA | $260.4M | 156 | 4 |
| 5 | SingaporeSGP | $245.7M | 113 | 4 |
| 6 | United KingdomGBR | $119.9M | 127 | 4 |
| 7 | NetherlandsNLD | $117.4M | 140 | 4 |
| 8 | HungaryHUN | $50.1M | 70 | 4 |
| 9 | ItalyITA | $48.9M | 133 | 4 |
| 10 | SwedenSWE | $39.6M | 73 | 4 |
| Rank | Country | Imports | Partners | HS6 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | USA, Puerto Rico and US Virgin IslandsUSA | $594.5M | 61 | 4 |
| 2 | ChinaCHN | $576.9M | 52 | 4 |
| 3 | GermanyDEU | $309.1M | 85 | 4 |
| 4 | JapanJPN | $158.5M | 44 | 4 |
| 5 | United KingdomGBR | $137.3M | 63 | 4 |
| 6 | NetherlandsNLD | $115.8M | 74 | 4 |
| 7 | IndiaIND | $112.9M | 44 | 4 |
| 8 | SingaporeSGP | $87.5M | 58 | 4 |
| 9 | FranceFRA | $78.5M | 68 | 4 |
| 10 | Republic of KoreaKOR | $74.4M | 48 | 4 |
HS6 product coverage
The products inside HS4 9011
Six-digit classifications make the subsector specific. Browse the product workspace ↗
4 classifications shownMicroscopes, compound optical
Microscopes, compound optical: stereoscopic microscopesHS6 901110
Microscopes, compound optical: for photomicrography, cinephotomicrography or microprojectionHS6 901120
Microscopes, compound optical: (other than stereoscopic and microscopes for photomicrography, cinephotomicrography or microprojection)HS6 901180
Microscopes, compound optical: parts and accessories (including those for photomicrography, cinephotomicrography or microprojection)HS6 901190
Definitions and coverage
Read the numbers with context
Reported observations and calculated indicators should be read with their coverage period. Responsible AI principles ↗
Reported values
Trade values describe reported merchandise trade for the HS4 classification, not company-level sales or shipment records.
Calculated indicators
Growth, concentration, volatility, and peak comparisons are calculated from reported observations.
Missing data
Unavailable observations remain unavailable. They are not filled, interpolated, or presented as forecasts.
Coverage: 1995-2024 · Data refreshed 2026-07-20 09:34:09
Data source
OECD trade statistics with CEPII context
OECD (2025), Balanced international merchandise trade statistics (BIMTS) - HS2017-6D, OECD Data Explorer (accessed on 2026-08-27). OECD BIMTS is the primary trade series for this view. Supporting bilateral trade context uses CEPII BACI bilateral trade flows (202601) under Etalab 2.0 Open Licence. Yugalinks presents derived views of reported observations and calculated indicators. Data terms: OECD Terms & Conditions.