Automatic luxury wristwatches trade by country: top importers, exporters and prices
World trade in automatic luxury wristwatches was worth $11.34 billion in 2024, about 262 tonnes. That is an increase of 78% since 2017, and up 2% on 2023.
Public statistics, latest complete year (2024). Values in US dollars. Page updated .
World trade by year, 2017-2024
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Year by year
| Year | Value | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $11.34B | 262 t |
| 2023 | $11.17B | 433 t |
| 2022 | $10.15B | 621 t |
| 2021 | $9.36B | 485 t |
| 2020 | $6.55B | 334 t |
| 2019 | $7.61B | 439 t |
| 2018 | $6.68B | 376 t |
| 2017 | $6.38B | 191 t |
Top automatic luxury wristwatches exporting countries
Exports are led by Switzerland (73%), France (4%) and Singapore (4%). 118 countries reported exports, and the top three account for 81%.
| Exporter | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Switzerland | $8.31B | 73% |
| France | $449.3M | 4% |
| Singapore | $404.0M | 3.6% |
| United States | $260.7M | 2.3% |
| Japan | $253.8M | 2.2% |
| United Kingdom | $238.3M | 2.1% |
| Germany | $226.9M | 2% |
| Italy | $215.4M | 1.9% |
| Hong Kong | $153.3M | 1.4% |
| United Arab Emirates | $101.3M | 0.9% |
| Macao | $98.1M | 0.9% |
| Spain | $66.2M | 0.6% |
Top importing countries and buyer markets
The largest importers are Hong Kong (17%), the United States (14%) and Singapore (8%). 177 countries imported it, and the top three take 38% of the value.
| Importer | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Hong Kong | $1.90B | 17% |
| United States | $1.57B | 14% |
| Singapore | $868.1M | 7.7% |
| China | $670.3M | 5.9% |
| Japan | $614.3M | 5.4% |
| United Kingdom | $588.4M | 5.2% |
| Switzerland | $546.7M | 4.8% |
| United Arab Emirates | $544.4M | 4.8% |
| France | $521.1M | 4.6% |
| Italy | $462.5M | 4.1% |
| Germany | $424.3M | 3.7% |
| Spain | $223.0M | 2% |
Average price per kg
The world average declared value was about $43,223.92 per kg in 2024. Among the main exporters, France averaged $52,340.52 per kg and the United States $16,130.70 per kg, so grade and origin matter.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments worldwide. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
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The shipment records behind Automatic luxury wristwatches (HS 9101.21) importers and exporters, worldwide: companies, dates, quantities and declared values.
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Source: CEPII BACI (reconciled UN Comtrade data), HS 2017 edition, release 202601, Etalab Open Licence 2.0. Annual values in US dollars at the customs border; quantities in tonnes where reported. HS 9101.21: Wrist-watches: (not electrically operated), automatic winding, whether or not incorporating a stop-watch facility, case of precious metal or of metal clad with precious metal. HS 9101 codes.
Common questions
Which countries export the most automatic luxury wristwatches?
Switzerland exported $8.31 billion in 2024, 73% of the world total, followed by France (4%) and Singapore (4%). In all, 118 countries reported exports of this product. The full ranking and map are on this page.
Which countries import the most automatic luxury wristwatches?
Hong Kong imported $1.90 billion in 2024, 17% of world imports, ahead of the United States (14%) and Singapore (8%). The top three importers together take 38%. Each country with its own page is linked from the table.
How big is the world trade in automatic luxury wristwatches?
It was worth $11.34 billion in 2024, about 262 tonnes. That is an increase of 78% since 2017. 2024 was the highest year since 2017. 118 countries reported exports and 177 reported imports.
What is the average price of automatic luxury wristwatches per kg?
The world average declared value was about $43,223.92 per kg in 2024. Among the main exporters, France averaged $52,340.52 per kg and the United States $16,130.70 per kg, so grade and origin matter. It is total declared value divided by total weight, so treat it as a benchmark, not a quote.
What is the HS code for automatic luxury wristwatches?
The HS code for automatic luxury wristwatches is subheading 9101.21, in chapter 91 (clocks and watches and parts thereof). The first six digits are the same in every country; national tariffs add more. The full list of codes is on the HS 9101 page.
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