Manual watch movements trade by country: top importers, exporters and prices
World trade in manual watch movements was worth $64.1 million in 2024, about 459 tonnes. That is an increase of 23% since 2017, and up 7% 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 | $64.1M | 459 t |
| 2023 | $59.9M | 63 t |
| 2022 | $76.3M | 73 t |
| 2021 | $55.9M | 57 t |
| 2020 | $34.5M | 55 t |
| 2019 | $46.9M | 77 t |
| 2018 | $47.9M | 70 t |
| 2017 | $52.3M | 70 t |
Top manual watch movements exporting countries
Exports are led by Japan (51%), Switzerland (13%) and Italy (7%). 75 countries reported exports, and the top three account for 71%.
| Exporter | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Japan | $32.8M | 51% |
| Switzerland | $8.1M | 13% |
| Italy | $4.6M | 7.3% |
| United Kingdom | $3.9M | 6.1% |
| China | $2.6M | 4% |
| Hong Kong | $2.3M | 3.6% |
| United States | $2.1M | 3.3% |
| Netherlands | $1.6M | 2.5% |
| Singapore | $1.2M | 1.9% |
| France | $1.2M | 1.9% |
| Australia | $999K | 1.6% |
| Germany | $893K | 1.4% |
Top importing countries and buyer markets
The largest importers are Macao (45%), Hong Kong (9%) and Switzerland (7%). 132 countries imported it, and the top three take 61% of the value.
| Importer | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Macao | $28.7M | 45% |
| Hong Kong | $5.9M | 9.2% |
| Switzerland | $4.8M | 7.5% |
| Philippines | $4.1M | 6.5% |
| Japan | $3.4M | 5.4% |
| United Kingdom | $2.4M | 3.8% |
| Germany | $2.3M | 3.5% |
| United States | $2.1M | 3.3% |
| France | $1.5M | 2.4% |
| Singapore | $1.3M | 2% |
| Netherlands | $1.1M | 1.8% |
| China | $800K | 1.3% |
Average price per kg
The world average declared value was about $139.83 per kg in 2024. Among the main exporters, Japan averaged $1,839.78 per kg and Italy $11.88 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 watch movements (HS 9108.90) 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 9108.90: Watch movements: complete and assembled, not automatic winding or electrically operated. HS 9108 codes.
Common questions
Which countries export the most manual watch movements?
Japan exported $32.8 million in 2024, 51% of the world total, followed by Switzerland (13%) and Italy (7%). In all, 75 countries reported exports of this product. The full ranking and map are on this page.
Which countries import the most manual watch movements?
Macao imported $28.7 million in 2024, 45% of world imports, ahead of Hong Kong (9%) and Switzerland (7%). The top three importers together take 61%. Each country with its own page is linked from the table.
How big is the world trade in manual watch movements?
It was worth $64.1 million in 2024, about 459 tonnes. That is an increase of 23% since 2017. The peak year was 2022 at $76.3 million. 75 countries reported exports and 132 reported imports.
What is the average price of manual watch movements per kg?
The world average declared value was about $139.83 per kg in 2024. Among the main exporters, Japan averaged $1,839.78 per kg and Italy $11.88 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 watch movements?
The HS code for manual watch movements is subheading 9108.90, 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 9108 page.
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