Watch case parts trade by country: top importers, exporters and prices
World trade in watch case parts was worth $416.7 million in 2024, about 1.2 thousand tonnes. That is an increase of 25% since 2017, and up 1% 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 | $416.7M | 1.2K t |
| 2023 | $413.0M | 1.8K t |
| 2022 | $401.4M | 1.8K t |
| 2021 | $373.8M | 1.8K t |
| 2020 | $306.2M | 1.8K t |
| 2019 | $369.3M | 2.0K t |
| 2018 | $422.7M | 2.0K t |
| 2017 | $334.2M | 2.3K t |
Top watch case parts exporting countries
Exports are led by China (42%), Switzerland (18%) and Thailand (6%). 80 countries reported exports, and the top three account for 67%.
| Exporter | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $176.2M | 42% |
| Switzerland | $76.8M | 18% |
| Thailand | $24.8M | 6% |
| Hong Kong | $24.3M | 5.8% |
| France | $22.7M | 5.5% |
| Portugal | $21.9M | 5.3% |
| Germany | $15.9M | 3.8% |
| Japan | $14.8M | 3.6% |
| South Korea | $7.5M | 1.8% |
| Malaysia | $5.9M | 1.4% |
| Cambodia | $4.4M | 1.1% |
| Vietnam | $3.7M | 0.9% |
Top importing countries and buyer markets
The largest importers are Switzerland (27%), Hong Kong (19%) and Taiwan (13%). 143 countries imported it, and the top three take 59% of the value.
| Importer | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Switzerland | $111.2M | 27% |
| Hong Kong | $81.1M | 20% |
| Taiwan | $55.5M | 13% |
| Thailand | $36.4M | 8.7% |
| Philippines | $19.6M | 4.7% |
| France | $18.7M | 4.5% |
| Germany | $13.9M | 3.3% |
| United States | $13.5M | 3.2% |
| Japan | $12.0M | 2.9% |
| China | $8.3M | 2% |
| Mexico | $6.0M | 1.4% |
| Portugal | $5.9M | 1.4% |
Average price per kg
The world average declared value was about $339.12 per kg in 2024. Among the main exporters, Germany averaged $1,496.70 per kg and Hong Kong $123.65 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 Watch case parts (HS 9111.90) 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 9111.90: Watch cases and parts thereof. HS 9111 codes.
Common questions
Which countries export the most watch case parts?
China exported $176.2 million in 2024, 42% of the world total, followed by Switzerland (18%) and Thailand (6%). In all, 80 countries reported exports of this product. The full ranking and map are on this page.
Which countries import the most watch case parts?
Switzerland imported $111.2 million in 2024, 27% of world imports, ahead of Hong Kong (19%) and Taiwan (13%). The top three importers together take 59%. Each country with its own page is linked from the table.
How big is the world trade in watch case parts?
It was worth $416.7 million in 2024, about 1.2 thousand tonnes. That is an increase of 25% since 2017. The peak year was 2018 at $422.7 million. 80 countries reported exports and 143 reported imports.
What is the average price of watch case parts per kg?
The world average declared value was about $339.12 per kg in 2024. Among the main exporters, Germany averaged $1,496.70 per kg and Hong Kong $123.65 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 watch case parts?
The HS code for watch case parts is subheading 9111.90, 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 9111 page.
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