Watch crystals and lens blanks trade by country: top importers, exporters and prices
World trade in watch crystals and lens blanks was worth $106.0 million in 2024, about 4.5 thousand tonnes. That is a fall of 7% since 2017, and up 8% 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 | $106.0M | 4.5K t |
| 2023 | $97.7M | 4.7K t |
| 2022 | $101.6M | 5.0K t |
| 2021 | $119.7M | 5.6K t |
| 2020 | $73.7M | 5.3K t |
| 2019 | $104.3M | 5.2K t |
| 2018 | $103.0M | 2.8K t |
| 2017 | $114.3M | 4.1K t |
Top watch crystals and lens blanks exporting countries
Switzerland is the largest exporter with 22% of world exports, followed by the United Kingdom and China. The top three supply 57% between them, out of 95 exporting countries.
| Exporter | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Switzerland | $23.2M | 22% |
| United Kingdom | $20.0M | 19% |
| China | $17.5M | 17% |
| Germany | $10.7M | 10% |
| France | $8.8M | 8.3% |
| Thailand | $5.3M | 5% |
| Hong Kong | $4.5M | 4.3% |
| United States | $3.5M | 3.3% |
| Singapore | $2.8M | 2.6% |
| Philippines | $1.7M | 1.6% |
| Italy | $1.5M | 1.5% |
| Malaysia | $1.1M | 1.1% |
Top importing countries and buyer markets
The largest importers are Hong Kong (28%), China (10%) and Mexico (8%). 180 countries imported it, and the top three take 46% of the value.
| Importer | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Hong Kong | $29.2M | 28% |
| China | $11.0M | 10% |
| Mexico | $8.6M | 8.1% |
| United States | $8.4M | 7.9% |
| Thailand | $6.5M | 6.1% |
| India | $5.3M | 5% |
| Italy | $3.8M | 3.6% |
| Malaysia | $3.2M | 3% |
| Germany | $3.1M | 3% |
| United Kingdom | $2.7M | 2.5% |
| Japan | $2.6M | 2.5% |
| France | $2.4M | 2.2% |
Average price per kg
The world average declared value was about $23.63 per kg in 2024. Among the main exporters, the United Kingdom averaged $9,004.51 per kg and China $10.44 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 crystals and lens blanks (HS 7015.90) 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 7015.90: Glasses: clock or watch and similar, glasses for non-corrective spectacles, curved, bent, hollowed etc, (not optically worked), hollow glass spheres and segments, for the manufacture of such glasses. HS 7015 codes.
Common questions
Which countries export the most watch crystals and lens blanks?
Switzerland exported $23.2 million in 2024, 22% of the world total, followed by the United Kingdom (19%) and China (17%). In all, 95 countries reported exports of this product. The full ranking and map are on this page.
Which countries import the most watch crystals and lens blanks?
Hong Kong imported $29.2 million in 2024, 28% of world imports, ahead of China (10%) and Mexico (8%). The top three importers together take 46%. Each country with its own page is linked from the table.
How big is the world trade in watch crystals and lens blanks?
It was worth $106.0 million in 2024, about 4.5 thousand tonnes. That is a fall of 7% since 2017. The peak year was 2021 at $119.7 million. 95 countries reported exports and 180 reported imports.
What is the average price of watch crystals and lens blanks per kg?
The world average declared value was about $23.63 per kg in 2024. Among the main exporters, the United Kingdom averaged $9,004.51 per kg and China $10.44 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 crystals and lens blanks?
The HS code for watch crystals and lens blanks is subheading 7015.90, in chapter 70 (glass and glassware). The first six digits are the same in every country; national tariffs add more. The full list of codes is on the HS 7015 page.
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