Watches imports in Angola: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Angola imported watches worth $2.7 million (234 tonnes). Value fell 12% from 2023. Over 2017-2024 it shrank by about 13% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2017, at $7.6 million.
Public statistics, latest complete year (2024). Values in US dollars. Page updated .
Imports by year, 2017-2024
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Year by year
| Year | Value | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $2.7M | 234 t |
| 2023 | $3.1M | 191 t |
| 2022 | $2.8M | 241 t |
| 2021 | $3.0M | 143 t |
| 2020 | $3.2M | 86 t |
| 2019 | $5.0M | 156 t |
| 2018 | $5.2M | 134 t |
| 2017 | $7.6M | 9 t |
Where Angola imports watches from
The largest suppliers were Portugal (49%), Switzerland (25%), China (11%). Among the main suppliers, Switzerland grew fastest (+167% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Portugal | $1.4M | 49% |
| Switzerland | $685K | 25% |
| China | $295K | 11% |
| South Africa | $133K | 4.8% |
| United States | $61K | 2.2% |
| Japan | $52K | 1.9% |
| Hong Kong | $29K | 1% |
| France | $26K | 1% |
| United Arab Emirates | $25K | 0.9% |
| Germany | $19K | 0.7% |
Product types under HS 9102
| 9102.29 | Manual wristwatches | 48% |
| 9102.21 | Automatic wristwatches | 22% |
| 9102.11 | Electric wristwatches | 15% |
| 9102.19 | Electric wristwatches (other) | 7.8% |
| 9102.12 | Digital wristwatches | 5.3% |
| 9102.99 | Manual pocket watches | 1.2% |
| 9102.91 | Electric pocket watches | 0.3% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 9102.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $11.75 per kg, 96% below the world average of $321.57, which often means bulk or lower-grade product.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Watches exports from Angola
In 2024, Angola exported watches worth $218 thousand (1 tonnes). One buyer market dominates: Portugal accounted for 93% of the value.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Portugal | $203K | 93% |
| Germany | $13K | 6% |
| Switzerland | $1K | 0.3% |
| Mexico | $1K | 0.2% |
| France | $0K | 0.2% |
| Sao Tome and Principe | $0K | 0.2% |
| United States | $0K | 0.1% |
| Namibia | $0K | 0.1% |
| DR Congo | $0K | 0% |
| Republic of the Congo | $0K | 0% |
Who is behind these numbers in Angola?
The shipment records behind Angola watches imports (HS 9102): 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 9102: Wrist-watches, pocket-watches, stop-watches and other watches, other than those of heading no. 9101.
Common questions
What is the value of watches imported by Angola?
Angola imported watches worth $2.7 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 234 tonnes. That ranks it 131st of 215 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 12% on 2023.
Which countries supply watches to Angola?
Portugal was the largest supplier with 49% of the value ($1.4 million), followed by Switzerland (25%) and China (11%). The top three together account for 85%, out of 40 supplier countries in total. Switzerland grew fastest among the top ten, up 167% on the year.
What is the average import price of watches per kg?
The average declared import value was about $11.75 per kg in 2024, 96% below the world average of $321.57 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of watches to Angola changed since 2017?
Imports went from $7.6 million in 2017 to $2.7 million in 2024, a fall of 64%. The peak was 2017 at $7.6 million. Over 8 years the average was $4.1 million a year.
Does Angola also export watches?
Yes. Angola exported $218 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Portugal, Germany and Switzerland. On balance Angola is a net importer of this product, by about $2.5 million a year.
What is the HS code for watches?
The HS code for watches is heading 9102. In Angola the largest six-digit codes were 9102.29 (48% of the value) and 9102.21 (22%).
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