Manual luxury wristwatches trade by country: top importers, exporters and prices
World trade in manual luxury wristwatches was worth $3.02 billion in 2024, about 434 tonnes. That is an increase of 5% since 2017, and down 8% 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 | $3.02B | 434 t |
| 2023 | $3.29B | 487 t |
| 2022 | $2.77B | 470 t |
| 2021 | $3.08B | 567 t |
| 2020 | $2.10B | 954 t |
| 2019 | $2.95B | 779 t |
| 2018 | $3.00B | 1.6K t |
| 2017 | $2.88B | 603 t |
Top manual luxury wristwatches exporting countries
Exports are led by Switzerland (62%), Germany (8%) and France (4%). 113 countries reported exports, and the top three account for 75%.
| Exporter | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Switzerland | $1.87B | 62% |
| Germany | $255.9M | 8.5% |
| France | $130.0M | 4.3% |
| Hong Kong | $103.1M | 3.4% |
| United Arab Emirates | $96.2M | 3.2% |
| Singapore | $95.8M | 3.2% |
| United Kingdom | $76.8M | 2.6% |
| United States | $75.3M | 2.5% |
| Italy | $71.2M | 2.4% |
| China | $45.3M | 1.5% |
| Macao | $23.3M | 0.8% |
| Spain | $20.6M | 0.7% |
Top importing countries and buyer markets
Switzerland is the biggest buyer with 17% of world imports, ahead of Hong Kong and the United States. Demand is spread widely: the top three take 39% across 170 importing countries.
| Importer | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Switzerland | $523.1M | 17% |
| Hong Kong | $390.4M | 13% |
| United States | $264.1M | 8.8% |
| Singapore | $236.7M | 7.9% |
| United Arab Emirates | $167.3M | 5.6% |
| Australia | $159.8M | 5.3% |
| France | $154.6M | 5.1% |
| Japan | $139.5M | 4.6% |
| Germany | $123.3M | 4.1% |
| United Kingdom | $114.8M | 3.8% |
| Italy | $94.7M | 3.1% |
| China | $84.2M | 2.8% |
Average price per kg
The world average declared value was about $6,956.37 per kg in 2024. Among the main exporters, Hong Kong averaged $97,508.16 per kg and the United States $16,772.73 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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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 9101.29: Wrist-watches: (not electrically operated), (not 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 manual luxury wristwatches?
Switzerland exported $1.87 billion in 2024, 62% of the world total, followed by Germany (8%) and France (4%). In all, 113 countries reported exports of this product. The full ranking and map are on this page.
Which countries import the most manual luxury wristwatches?
Switzerland imported $523.1 million in 2024, 17% of world imports, ahead of Hong Kong (13%) and the United States (9%). The top three importers together take 39%. Each country with its own page is linked from the table.
How big is the world trade in manual luxury wristwatches?
It was worth $3.02 billion in 2024, about 434 tonnes. That is an increase of 5% since 2017. The peak year was 2023 at $3.29 billion. 113 countries reported exports and 170 reported imports.
What is the average price of manual luxury wristwatches per kg?
The world average declared value was about $6,956.37 per kg in 2024. Among the main exporters, Hong Kong averaged $97,508.16 per kg and the United States $16,772.73 per kg, so grade and origin matter. Read it as a benchmark: it blends all grades, origins and contract terms.
What is the HS code for manual luxury wristwatches?
The HS code for manual luxury wristwatches is subheading 9101.29, 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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