Watch and clock parts trade by country: top importers, exporters and prices
World trade in watch and clock parts was worth $279.6 million in 2024, about 1.3 thousand tonnes. That is an increase of 7% since 2017, and down 15% 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 | $279.6M | 1.3K t |
| 2023 | $330.5M | 2.6K t |
| 2022 | $347.9M | 2.7K t |
| 2021 | $343.6M | 831 t |
| 2020 | $299.7M | 735 t |
| 2019 | $375.0M | 1.2K t |
| 2018 | $333.8M | 1.2K t |
| 2017 | $262.2M | 1.3K t |
Top watch and clock parts exporting countries
Malaysia is the largest exporter with 36% of world exports, followed by Singapore and China. The top three supply 71% between them, out of 81 exporting countries.
| Exporter | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Malaysia | $100.8M | 36% |
| Singapore | $62.9M | 23% |
| China | $34.2M | 12% |
| Japan | $22.3M | 8% |
| Switzerland | $19.3M | 6.9% |
| Thailand | $14.2M | 5.1% |
| Hong Kong | $6.6M | 2.4% |
| United Kingdom | $5.0M | 1.8% |
| Italy | $3.4M | 1.2% |
| Germany | $2.3M | 0.8% |
| Tunisia | $1.4M | 0.5% |
| France | $1.1M | 0.4% |
Top importing countries and buyer markets
Japan is the biggest buyer with 27% of world imports, ahead of Singapore and Hong Kong. Demand is concentrated: the top three take 70% across 145 importing countries.
| Importer | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Japan | $76.5M | 27% |
| Singapore | $61.4M | 22% |
| Hong Kong | $56.6M | 20% |
| Malaysia | $19.3M | 6.9% |
| China | $11.2M | 4% |
| Thailand | $10.9M | 3.9% |
| India | $5.2M | 1.9% |
| Switzerland | $4.9M | 1.8% |
| France | $4.1M | 1.5% |
| United States | $4.0M | 1.4% |
| Brazil | $3.7M | 1.3% |
| Iceland | $2.3M | 0.8% |
Average price per kg
The world average declared value was about $217.53 per kg in 2024. Among the main exporters, Switzerland averaged $2,913.25 per kg and China $68.96 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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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 9110: Watch or clock movements, complete, unassembled or partly assembled (movement sets); incomplete watch or clock movements, assembled; rough watch or clock movements. HS 9110 codes.
Common questions
Which countries export the most watch and clock parts?
Malaysia exported $100.8 million in 2024, 36% of the world total, followed by Singapore (22%) and China (12%). In all, 81 countries reported exports of this product. The full ranking and map are on this page.
Which countries import the most watch and clock parts?
Japan imported $76.5 million in 2024, 27% of world imports, ahead of Singapore (22%) and Hong Kong (20%). The top three importers together take 70%. Each country with its own page is linked from the table.
How big is the world trade in watch and clock parts?
It was worth $279.6 million in 2024, about 1.3 thousand tonnes. That is an increase of 7% since 2017. The peak year was 2019 at $375.0 million. 81 countries reported exports and 145 reported imports.
What is the average price of watch and clock parts per kg?
The world average declared value was about $217.53 per kg in 2024. Among the main exporters, Switzerland averaged $2,913.25 per kg and China $68.96 per kg, so grade and origin matter. It is total declared value divided by total weight, so treat it as a benchmark, not a quote.
What is the HS code for watch and clock parts?
The HS code for watch and clock parts is heading 9110, in chapter 91 (clocks and watches and parts thereof). Customs uses this code worldwide at the six-digit level; national tariffs add more digits. The full list of codes is on the HS 9110 page.
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