Manual pocket watches trade by country: top importers, exporters and prices
World trade in manual pocket watches was worth $399.3 million in 2024, about 4.9 thousand tonnes. That is an increase of 7% since 2017, and down 3% 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 | $399.3M | 4.9K t |
| 2023 | $411.8M | 3.6K t |
| 2022 | $413.8M | 3.4K t |
| 2021 | $508.7M | 5.9K t |
| 2020 | $404.6M | 3.5K t |
| 2019 | $478.3M | 4.6K t |
| 2018 | $428.4M | 3.9K t |
| 2017 | $373.7M | 6.4K t |
Top manual pocket watches exporting countries
Thailand is the largest exporter with 30% of world exports, followed by Saudi Arabia and China. The top three supply 52% between them, out of 151 exporting countries.
| Exporter | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Thailand | $120.2M | 30% |
| Saudi Arabia | $43.8M | 11% |
| China | $41.8M | 11% |
| Switzerland | $38.2M | 9.6% |
| Spain | $20.8M | 5.2% |
| Italy | $15.5M | 3.9% |
| South Korea | $11.4M | 2.9% |
| Hong Kong | $10.5M | 2.6% |
| Singapore | $10.0M | 2.5% |
| United Kingdom | $9.9M | 2.5% |
| United States | $8.6M | 2.2% |
| Japan | $7.9M | 2% |
Top importing countries and buyer markets
The largest importers are Hong Kong (15%), the United States (13%) and the United Arab Emirates (13%). 195 countries imported it, and the top three take 41% of the value.
| Importer | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Hong Kong | $58.7M | 15% |
| United States | $53.3M | 13% |
| United Arab Emirates | $50.9M | 13% |
| Japan | $40.4M | 10% |
| China | $35.8M | 9% |
| India | $24.8M | 6.2% |
| United Kingdom | $11.8M | 3% |
| Malaysia | $7.2M | 1.8% |
| Singapore | $6.4M | 1.6% |
| Indonesia | $5.8M | 1.5% |
| Netherlands | $5.2M | 1.3% |
| Romania | $4.4M | 1.1% |
Average price per kg
The world average declared value was about $81.35 per kg in 2024. Among the main exporters, South Korea averaged $5,077.70 per kg and China $20.02 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 Manual pocket watches (HS 9102.99) 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 9102.99: Pocket watches and other watches, including stop-watches: (excluding wrist-watches), other than those of heading no. 9101, other than electrically operated. HS 9102 codes.
Common questions
Which countries export the most manual pocket watches?
Thailand exported $120.2 million in 2024, 30% of the world total, followed by Saudi Arabia (11%) and China (10%). In all, 151 countries reported exports of this product. The full ranking and map are on this page.
Which countries import the most manual pocket watches?
Hong Kong imported $58.7 million in 2024, 15% of world imports, ahead of the United States (13%) and the United Arab Emirates (13%). The top three importers together take 41%. Each country with its own page is linked from the table.
How big is the world trade in manual pocket watches?
It was worth $399.3 million in 2024, about 4.9 thousand tonnes. That is an increase of 7% since 2017. The peak year was 2021 at $508.7 million. 151 countries reported exports and 195 reported imports.
What is the average price of manual pocket watches per kg?
The world average declared value was about $81.35 per kg in 2024. Among the main exporters, South Korea averaged $5,077.70 per kg and China $20.02 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 manual pocket watches?
The HS code for manual pocket watches is subheading 9102.99, 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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