Precious metal watch straps trade by country: top importers, exporters and prices
World trade in precious metal watch straps was worth $267.7 million in 2024, about 155 tonnes. That is an increase of 87% since 2017, and up 10% 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 | $267.7M | 155 t |
| 2023 | $242.5M | 129 t |
| 2022 | $212.2M | 245 t |
| 2021 | $257.8M | 220 t |
| 2020 | $138.3M | 128 t |
| 2019 | $190.9M | 157 t |
| 2018 | $171.8M | 118 t |
| 2017 | $142.9M | 105 t |
Top precious metal watch straps exporting countries
Switzerland is the largest exporter with 40% of world exports, followed by Italy and France. The top three supply 79% between them, out of 78 exporting countries.
| Exporter | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Switzerland | $107.4M | 40% |
| Italy | $63.4M | 24% |
| France | $40.0M | 15% |
| China | $27.4M | 10% |
| Germany | $6.2M | 2.3% |
| United States | $4.5M | 1.7% |
| Spain | $3.5M | 1.3% |
| United Kingdom | $3.0M | 1.1% |
| Hong Kong | $2.2M | 0.8% |
| South Korea | $1.8M | 0.7% |
| Netherlands | $1.6M | 0.6% |
| Australia | $1.5M | 0.6% |
Top importing countries and buyer markets
The largest importers are Switzerland (39%), France (20%) and the United States (7%). 133 countries imported it, and the top three take 66% of the value.
| Importer | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Switzerland | $103.3M | 39% |
| France | $54.9M | 21% |
| United States | $19.0M | 7.1% |
| Hong Kong | $17.7M | 6.6% |
| India | $16.8M | 6.3% |
| Italy | $9.5M | 3.6% |
| Germany | $8.9M | 3.3% |
| Japan | $7.3M | 2.7% |
| Netherlands | $5.0M | 1.9% |
| United Kingdom | $3.2M | 1.2% |
| China | $2.5M | 0.9% |
| Denmark | $2.3M | 0.9% |
Average price per kg
The world average declared value was about $1,725.96 per kg in 2024. Among the main exporters, Switzerland averaged $17,051.55 per kg and China $320.50 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 Precious metal watch straps (HS 9113.10) 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 9113.10: Watch straps, watch bands, watch bracelets, and parts thereof: of precious metal or of metal clad with precious metal. HS 9113 codes.
Common questions
Which countries export the most precious metal watch straps?
Switzerland exported $107.4 million in 2024, 40% of the world total, followed by Italy (24%) and France (15%). In all, 78 countries reported exports of this product. The full ranking and map are on this page.
Which countries import the most precious metal watch straps?
Switzerland imported $103.3 million in 2024, 39% of world imports, ahead of France (20%) and the United States (7%). The top three importers together take 66%. Each country with its own page is linked from the table.
How big is the world trade in precious metal watch straps?
It was worth $267.7 million in 2024, about 155 tonnes. That is an increase of 87% since 2017. 2024 was the highest year since 2017. 78 countries reported exports and 133 reported imports.
What is the average price of precious metal watch straps per kg?
The world average declared value was about $1,725.96 per kg in 2024. Among the main exporters, Switzerland averaged $17,051.55 per kg and China $320.50 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 precious metal watch straps?
The HS code for precious metal watch straps is subheading 9113.10, 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 9113 page.
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