Time recording devices trade by country: top importers, exporters and prices
World trade in time recording devices was worth $438.4 million in 2024, about 8.9 thousand tonnes. That is an increase of 125% since 2017, and up 106% 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 | $438.4M | 8.9K t |
| 2023 | $212.6M | 9.0K t |
| 2022 | $217.7M | 10.2K t |
| 2021 | $233.2M | 9.6K t |
| 2020 | $203.1M | 8.3K t |
| 2019 | $208.4M | 10.5K t |
| 2018 | $202.1M | 12.5K t |
| 2017 | $195.2M | 9.4K t |
Top time recording devices exporting countries
China is the largest exporter with 78% of world exports, followed by the United States and Germany. The top three supply 85% between them, out of 122 exporting countries.
| Exporter | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $341.9M | 78% |
| United States | $16.8M | 3.8% |
| Germany | $12.5M | 2.9% |
| Taiwan | $8.6M | 2% |
| Canada | $6.4M | 1.5% |
| Netherlands | $4.9M | 1.1% |
| Indonesia | $4.3M | 1% |
| Italy | $3.9M | 0.9% |
| New Zealand | $3.7M | 0.8% |
| Switzerland | $3.3M | 0.8% |
| Spain | $3.2M | 0.7% |
| France | $3.0M | 0.7% |
Top importing countries and buyer markets
Russia is the biggest buyer with 52% of world imports, ahead of the United States and Germany. Demand is concentrated: the top three take 65% across 205 importing countries.
| Importer | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Russia | $227.0M | 52% |
| United States | $32.6M | 7.4% |
| Germany | $23.7M | 5.4% |
| Japan | $18.3M | 4.2% |
| South Korea | $8.5M | 1.9% |
| Australia | $6.9M | 1.6% |
| Hong Kong | $6.7M | 1.5% |
| India | $6.7M | 1.5% |
| France | $6.7M | 1.5% |
| Poland | $6.2M | 1.4% |
| United Kingdom | $6.0M | 1.4% |
| Netherlands | $5.5M | 1.3% |
Average price per kg
The world average declared value was about $49.36 per kg in 2024. Among the main exporters, Canada averaged $982.76 per kg and Indonesia $11.95 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 recording devices (HS 9106.90) 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 9106.90: Time recording apparatus: with clock or watch movement or with synchronous motor, n.e.c. in heading no. 9106. HS 9106 codes.
Common questions
Which countries export the most time recording devices?
China exported $341.9 million in 2024, 78% of the world total, followed by the United States (4%) and Germany (3%). In all, 122 countries reported exports of this product. The full ranking and map are on this page.
Which countries import the most time recording devices?
Russia imported $227.0 million in 2024, 52% of world imports, ahead of the United States (7%) and Germany (5%). The top three importers together take 65%. Each country with its own page is linked from the table.
How big is the world trade in time recording devices?
It was worth $438.4 million in 2024, about 8.9 thousand tonnes. That is an increase of 125% since 2017. 2024 was the highest year since 2017. 122 countries reported exports and 205 reported imports.
What is the average price of time recording devices per kg?
The world average declared value was about $49.36 per kg in 2024. Among the main exporters, Canada averaged $982.76 per kg and Indonesia $11.95 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 recording devices?
The HS code for time recording devices is subheading 9106.90, 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 9106 page.
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