Time clocks trade by country: top importers, exporters and prices
World trade in time clocks was worth $138.3 million in 2024, about 4.2 thousand tonnes. That is a fall of 17% since 2017, and down 9% 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 | $138.3M | 4.2K t |
| 2023 | $152.7M | 4.7K t |
| 2022 | $149.2M | 5.2K t |
| 2021 | $144.7M | 3.8K t |
| 2020 | $118.0M | 3.5K t |
| 2019 | $163.1M | 4.6K t |
| 2018 | $170.0M | 3.3K t |
| 2017 | $166.7M | 3.6K t |
Top time clocks exporting countries
Exports are led by China (29%), France (22%) and Indonesia (8%). 101 countries reported exports, and the top three account for 59%.
| Exporter | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $39.8M | 29% |
| France | $31.1M | 23% |
| Indonesia | $10.8M | 7.8% |
| Switzerland | $7.4M | 5.3% |
| Netherlands | $7.3M | 5.3% |
| United States | $5.8M | 4.2% |
| Thailand | $5.5M | 4% |
| Germany | $4.2M | 3% |
| South Korea | $3.5M | 2.6% |
| Estonia | $1.9M | 1.4% |
| Poland | $1.9M | 1.4% |
| Spain | $1.8M | 1.3% |
Top importing countries and buyer markets
Japan is the biggest buyer with 8% of world imports, ahead of the United States and Germany. Demand is spread widely: the top three take 23% across 194 importing countries.
| Importer | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Japan | $11.6M | 8.4% |
| United States | $11.5M | 8.3% |
| Germany | $9.3M | 6.7% |
| United Kingdom | $7.7M | 5.5% |
| France | $7.5M | 5.5% |
| Canada | $7.2M | 5.2% |
| Italy | $6.2M | 4.5% |
| Mexico | $5.3M | 3.9% |
| Spain | $5.2M | 3.8% |
| Saudi Arabia | $4.7M | 3.4% |
| Poland | $4.7M | 3.4% |
| Netherlands | $3.7M | 2.7% |
Average price per kg
The world average declared value was about $32.98 per kg in 2024. Among the main exporters, the United States averaged $74.39 per kg and China $23.16 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 Time clocks (HS 9106.10) 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 9106.10: Time recording apparatus: time-registers, time recorders, with clock, watch movement or synchronous motor. HS 9106 codes.
Common questions
Which countries export the most time clocks?
China exported $39.8 million in 2024, 29% of the world total, followed by France (22%) and Indonesia (8%). In all, 101 countries reported exports of this product. The full ranking and map are on this page.
Which countries import the most time clocks?
Japan imported $11.6 million in 2024, 8% of world imports, ahead of the United States (8%) and Germany (7%). The top three importers together take 23%. Each country with its own page is linked from the table.
How big is the world trade in time clocks?
It was worth $138.3 million in 2024, about 4.2 thousand tonnes. That is a fall of 17% since 2017. The peak year was 2018 at $170.0 million. 101 countries reported exports and 194 reported imports.
What is the average price of time clocks per kg?
The world average declared value was about $32.98 per kg in 2024. Among the main exporters, the United States averaged $74.39 per kg and China $23.16 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 time clocks?
The HS code for time clocks is subheading 9106.10, 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 9106 page.
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