Metal watch cases trade by country: top importers, exporters and prices
World trade in metal watch cases was worth $506.2 million in 2024, about 3.0 thousand tonnes. That is a fall of 39% since 2017, and up 0% 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 | $506.2M | 3.0K t |
| 2023 | $504.6M | 3.1K t |
| 2022 | $539.2M | 2.8K t |
| 2021 | $554.3M | 3.3K t |
| 2020 | $581.7M | 3.0K t |
| 2019 | $911.5M | 5.1K t |
| 2018 | $768.1M | 7.3K t |
| 2017 | $830.5M | 8.3K t |
Top metal watch cases exporting countries
Exports are led by China (73%), Hong Kong (13%) and Switzerland (8%). 77 countries reported exports, and the top three account for 94%.
| Exporter | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $370.2M | 73% |
| Hong Kong | $63.4M | 13% |
| Switzerland | $41.9M | 8.3% |
| Thailand | $11.8M | 2.3% |
| Malaysia | $8.9M | 1.8% |
| Germany | $2.0M | 0.4% |
| Italy | $1.4M | 0.3% |
| India | $1.1M | 0.2% |
| France | $820K | 0.2% |
| United States | $757K | 0.2% |
| Luxembourg | $637K | 0.1% |
| Japan | $569K | 0.1% |
Top importing countries and buyer markets
The largest importers are Hong Kong (36%), Switzerland (22%) and Japan (9%). 162 countries imported it, and the top three take 67% of the value.
| Importer | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Hong Kong | $180.0M | 36% |
| Switzerland | $110.2M | 22% |
| Japan | $47.7M | 9.4% |
| Thailand | $41.7M | 8.3% |
| Brazil | $32.6M | 6.4% |
| India | $14.1M | 2.8% |
| Philippines | $12.2M | 2.4% |
| Germany | $11.7M | 2.3% |
| Vietnam | $9.8M | 1.9% |
| France | $8.2M | 1.6% |
| Taiwan | $7.3M | 1.4% |
| United States | $4.4M | 0.9% |
Average price per kg
The world average declared value was about $170.23 per kg in 2024. Among the main exporters, Malaysia averaged $2,272.37 per kg and China $135.17 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 Metal watch cases (HS 9111.20) 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 9111.20: Watch cases: of base metal, whether or not gold-plated or silver-plated. HS 9111 codes.
Common questions
Which countries export the most metal watch cases?
China exported $370.2 million in 2024, 73% of the world total, followed by Hong Kong (13%) and Switzerland (8%). In all, 77 countries reported exports of this product. The full ranking and map are on this page.
Which countries import the most metal watch cases?
Hong Kong imported $180.0 million in 2024, 36% of world imports, ahead of Switzerland (22%) and Japan (9%). The top three importers together take 67%. Each country with its own page is linked from the table.
How big is the world trade in metal watch cases?
It was worth $506.2 million in 2024, about 3.0 thousand tonnes. That is a fall of 39% since 2017. The peak year was 2019 at $911.5 million. 77 countries reported exports and 162 reported imports.
What is the average price of metal watch cases per kg?
The world average declared value was about $170.23 per kg in 2024. Among the main exporters, Malaysia averaged $2,272.37 per kg and China $135.17 per kg, so grade and origin matter. The average mixes every grade and size, so use it as a market reference rather than an offer.
What is the HS code for metal watch cases?
The HS code for metal watch cases is subheading 9111.20, 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 9111 page.
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