Watch cases trade by country: top importers, exporters and prices
World trade in watch cases was worth $1.09 billion in 2024, about 5.8 thousand tonnes. That is a fall of 16% since 2017, and down 0% 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 | $1.09B | 5.8K t |
| 2023 | $1.09B | 13.0K t |
| 2022 | $1.11B | 10.7K t |
| 2021 | $1.09B | 6.5K t |
| 2020 | $1.01B | 11.3K t |
| 2019 | $1.47B | 18.4K t |
| 2018 | $1.40B | 20.3K t |
| 2017 | $1.30B | 13.6K t |
Top watch cases exporting countries
Exports are led by China (53%), Switzerland (14%) and Hong Kong (11%). 103 countries reported exports, and the top three account for 78%.
| Exporter | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $577.5M | 53% |
| Switzerland | $149.4M | 14% |
| Hong Kong | $116.6M | 11% |
| Malaysia | $41.5M | 3.8% |
| Thailand | $37.2M | 3.4% |
| Singapore | $25.2M | 2.3% |
| France | $24.2M | 2.2% |
| Japan | $22.8M | 2.1% |
| Portugal | $22.5M | 2.1% |
| Germany | $20.0M | 1.8% |
| Italy | $11.4M | 1.1% |
| South Korea | $8.0M | 0.7% |
Top importing countries and buyer markets
Hong Kong is the biggest buyer with 25% of world imports, ahead of Switzerland and Japan. Demand is concentrated: the top three take 55% across 184 importing countries.
| Importer | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Hong Kong | $275.4M | 25% |
| Switzerland | $236.9M | 22% |
| Japan | $88.8M | 8.2% |
| Thailand | $81.1M | 7.5% |
| Taiwan | $64.1M | 5.9% |
| Philippines | $54.7M | 5% |
| Germany | $46.9M | 4.3% |
| Brazil | $38.5M | 3.5% |
| France | $28.4M | 2.6% |
| India | $22.7M | 2.1% |
| United States | $21.8M | 2% |
| China | $17.5M | 1.6% |
Average price per kg
The world average declared value was about $188.47 per kg in 2024. Among the main exporters, Switzerland averaged $1,259.74 per kg and China $138.74 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 9111: Watch cases and parts thereof. HS 9111 codes.
Common questions
Which countries export the most watch cases?
China exported $577.5 million in 2024, 53% of the world total, followed by Switzerland (14%) and Hong Kong (11%). In all, 103 countries reported exports of this product. The full ranking and map are on this page.
Which countries import the most watch cases?
Hong Kong imported $275.4 million in 2024, 25% of world imports, ahead of Switzerland (22%) and Japan (8%). The top three importers together take 55%. Each country with its own page is linked from the table.
How big is the world trade in watch cases?
It was worth $1.09 billion in 2024, about 5.8 thousand tonnes. That is a fall of 16% since 2017. The peak year was 2019 at $1.47 billion. 103 countries reported exports and 184 reported imports.
What is the average price of watch cases per kg?
The world average declared value was about $188.47 per kg in 2024. Among the main exporters, Switzerland averaged $1,259.74 per kg and China $138.74 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 cases?
The HS code for watch cases is heading 9111, 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 9111 page.
How can I find watch cases buyers and suppliers?
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