Manual wristwatches trade by country: top importers, exporters and prices
World trade in manual wristwatches was worth $1.91 billion in 2024, about 2.6 thousand tonnes. That is an increase of 63% since 2017, and up 16% 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 | $1.91B | 2.6K t |
| 2023 | $1.64B | 2.0K t |
| 2022 | $1.50B | 2.8K t |
| 2021 | $1.53B | 3.0K t |
| 2020 | $1.16B | 3.1K t |
| 2019 | $1.40B | 4.1K t |
| 2018 | $1.31B | 3.2K t |
| 2017 | $1.17B | 8.3K t |
Top manual wristwatches exporting countries
Switzerland is the largest exporter with 59% of world exports, followed by Singapore and China. The top three supply 73% between them, out of 136 exporting countries.
| Exporter | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Switzerland | $1.13B | 60% |
| Singapore | $174.7M | 9.2% |
| China | $80.9M | 4.3% |
| France | $67.7M | 3.6% |
| United Kingdom | $66.9M | 3.5% |
| Germany | $63.6M | 3.3% |
| Italy | $56.9M | 3% |
| United States | $42.6M | 2.2% |
| Hong Kong | $38.7M | 2% |
| Japan | $26.3M | 1.4% |
| Netherlands | $19.8M | 1% |
| Thailand | $18.2M | 1% |
Top importing countries and buyer markets
The largest importers are the United States (15%), Hong Kong (11%) and Japan (8%). 190 countries imported it, and the top three take 34% of the value.
| Importer | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United States | $282.6M | 15% |
| Hong Kong | $211.3M | 11% |
| Japan | $150.7M | 7.9% |
| Singapore | $143.1M | 7.5% |
| Malaysia | $137.6M | 7.2% |
| Switzerland | $117.9M | 6.2% |
| United Arab Emirates | $85.9M | 4.5% |
| France | $84.9M | 4.5% |
| United Kingdom | $81.2M | 4.3% |
| Germany | $62.3M | 3.3% |
| Spain | $57.3M | 3% |
| Italy | $48.6M | 2.6% |
Average price per kg
The world average declared value was about $721.01 per kg in 2024. Among the main exporters, Switzerland averaged $21,363.65 per kg and China $47.68 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 wristwatches (HS 9102.29) 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 9102.29: Wrist-watches: whether or not incorporating a stop-watch facility, with other than automatic winding. HS 9102 codes.
Common questions
Which countries export the most manual wristwatches?
Switzerland exported $1.13 billion in 2024, 59% of the world total, followed by Singapore (9%) and China (4%). In all, 136 countries reported exports of this product. The full ranking and map are on this page.
Which countries import the most manual wristwatches?
The United States imported $282.6 million in 2024, 15% of world imports, ahead of Hong Kong (11%) and Japan (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 manual wristwatches?
It was worth $1.91 billion in 2024, about 2.6 thousand tonnes. That is an increase of 63% since 2017. 2024 was the highest year since 2017. 136 countries reported exports and 190 reported imports.
What is the average price of manual wristwatches per kg?
The world average declared value was about $721.01 per kg in 2024. Among the main exporters, Switzerland averaged $21,363.65 per kg and China $47.68 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 wristwatches?
The HS code for manual wristwatches is subheading 9102.29, 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 9102 page.
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