Luxury watches imports in Cote d'Ivoire: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of luxury watches by Cote d'Ivoire reached $5.4 million in 2024 (24 tonnes). That is 16% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 26% a year on average.
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 | $5.4M | 24 t |
| 2023 | $4.7M | 16 t |
| 2022 | $3.7M | 14 t |
| 2021 | $2.9M | 57 t |
| 2020 | $1.7M | 7 t |
| 2019 | $1.6M | 6 t |
| 2018 | $1.2M | 3 t |
| 2017 | $1.1M | 1 t |
Where Cote d'Ivoire imports luxury watches from
One supplier dominates: Switzerland accounted for 78% of the value. Among the main suppliers, China grew fastest (+143% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Switzerland | $4.2M | 78% |
| China | $740K | 14% |
| France | $451K | 8.3% |
| United Arab Emirates | $5K | 0.1% |
| India | $4K | 0.1% |
| Belgium | $2K | 0% |
| Malaysia | $1K | 0% |
| Ethiopia | $1K | 0% |
| Morocco | $0K | 0% |
| Ghana | $0K | 0% |
Product types under HS 9101
| 9101.21 | Automatic luxury wristwatches | 77% |
| 9101.11 | Electric luxury wristwatches | 17% |
| 9101.29 | Manual luxury wristwatches | 4.2% |
| 9101.19 | Digital luxury wristwatches | 0.8% |
| 9101.91 | Pocket-watches and other watches, including stop-watches: (excluding wrist-watches), with case of precious metal or of metal clad with precious… | 0.1% |
| 9101.99 | Luxury pocket watches | 0.1% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 9101.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $226.56 per kg, 86% below the world average of $1,573.97, 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.
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The shipment records behind Cote d'Ivoire luxury watches imports (HS 9101): 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 9101: Wrist-watches, pocket-watches, stop-watches and other watches; with case of precious metal or of metal clad with precious metal.
Common questions
What is the value of luxury watches imported by Cote d'Ivoire?
Cote d'Ivoire imported luxury watches worth $5.4 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 24 tonnes. That ranks it 77th of 204 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 16% on 2023.
Which countries supply luxury watches to Cote d'Ivoire?
Switzerland was the largest supplier with 78% of the value ($4.2 million), followed by China (14%) and France (8%). The top three together account for 100%, out of 11 supplier countries in total. Morocco grew fastest among the top ten, up 458% on the year.
What is the average import price of luxury watches per kg?
The average declared import value was about $226.56 per kg in 2024, 86% below the world average of $1,573.97 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of luxury watches to Cote d'Ivoire changed since 2017?
Imports went from $1.1 million in 2017 to $5.4 million in 2024, an increase of 401%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $2.8 million a year.
What is the HS code for luxury watches?
The HS code for luxury watches is heading 9101. In Cote d'Ivoire the largest six-digit codes were 9101.21 (77% of the value) and 9101.11 (17%).
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
Shipment-level records for Cote d'Ivoire reach EximDataX from a direct customs feed, with company names, dates and declared values. We can show them for your product on a short call.
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