Automatic wristwatches trade by country: top importers, exporters and prices
World trade in automatic wristwatches was worth $17.16 billion in 2024, about 4.3 thousand tonnes. That is an increase of 49% since 2017, and down 4% 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 | $17.16B | 4.3K t |
| 2023 | $17.89B | 4.1K t |
| 2022 | $15.76B | 4.9K t |
| 2021 | $14.86B | 4.8K t |
| 2020 | $11.23B | 3.4K t |
| 2019 | $12.31B | 5.0K t |
| 2018 | $12.41B | 5.1K t |
| 2017 | $11.48B | 4.3K t |
Top automatic wristwatches exporting countries
Exports are led by Switzerland (82%), France (3%) and Germany (2%). 157 countries reported exports, and the top three account for 87%.
| Exporter | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Switzerland | $14.13B | 82% |
| France | $508.1M | 3% |
| Germany | $316.9M | 1.9% |
| China | $299.8M | 1.8% |
| United States | $255.8M | 1.5% |
| Japan | $232.9M | 1.4% |
| Hong Kong | $223.8M | 1.3% |
| Singapore | $212.7M | 1.2% |
| United Kingdom | $172.8M | 1% |
| Italy | $128.9M | 0.8% |
| Netherlands | $73.5M | 0.4% |
| Spain | $61.7M | 0.4% |
Top importing countries and buyer markets
The United States is the biggest buyer with 17% of world imports, ahead of Hong Kong and China. Demand is spread widely: the top three take 34% across 202 importing countries.
| Importer | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United States | $3.00B | 18% |
| Hong Kong | $1.53B | 8.9% |
| China | $1.35B | 7.9% |
| Japan | $1.28B | 7.5% |
| Germany | $963.6M | 5.6% |
| France | $952.5M | 5.6% |
| United Kingdom | $942.9M | 5.5% |
| Singapore | $673.7M | 3.9% |
| United Arab Emirates | $671.7M | 3.9% |
| Italy | $648.3M | 3.8% |
| South Korea | $434.6M | 2.5% |
| Switzerland | $423.2M | 2.5% |
Average price per kg
The world average declared value was about $3,954.19 per kg in 2024. Among the main exporters, Switzerland averaged $22,001.92 per kg and China $152.48 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 wristwatches (HS 9102.21) 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 9102.21: Wrist-watches: whether or not incorporating a stop-watch facility, with automatic winding. HS 9102 codes.
Common questions
Which countries export the most automatic wristwatches?
Switzerland exported $14.13 billion in 2024, 82% of the world total, followed by France (3%) and Germany (2%). In all, 157 countries reported exports of this product. The full ranking and map are on this page.
Which countries import the most automatic wristwatches?
The United States imported $3.00 billion in 2024, 17% of world imports, ahead of Hong Kong (9%) and China (8%). The top three importers together take 34%. Each country with its own page is linked from the table.
How big is the world trade in automatic wristwatches?
It was worth $17.16 billion in 2024, about 4.3 thousand tonnes. That is an increase of 49% since 2017. The peak year was 2023 at $17.89 billion. 157 countries reported exports and 202 reported imports.
What is the average price of automatic wristwatches per kg?
The world average declared value was about $3,954.19 per kg in 2024. Among the main exporters, Switzerland averaged $22,001.92 per kg and China $152.48 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 wristwatches?
The HS code for automatic wristwatches is subheading 9102.21, 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 9102 page.
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