Luxury watches imports in Iraq: data, top suppliers and prices
Iraq imported $7.3 million of luxury watches in 2024 (1 tonnes). That is 74% less than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 it shrank by about 11% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2022, at $36.1 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 | $7.3M | 1 t |
| 2023 | $27.8M | 83 t |
| 2022 | $36.1M | 59 t |
| 2021 | $15.3M | 28 t |
| 2020 | $9.3M | 39 t |
| 2019 | $12.0M | 14 t |
| 2018 | $23.8M | 24 t |
| 2017 | $16.7M | 1 t |
Where Iraq imports luxury watches from
The largest suppliers were Switzerland (43%), Turkey (27%), Italy (16%). Among the main suppliers, United States grew fastest (+741% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Switzerland | $3.1M | 43% |
| Turkey | $1.9M | 27% |
| Italy | $1.1M | 16% |
| France | $372K | 5.1% |
| United States | $304K | 4.2% |
| Kuwait | $162K | 2.2% |
| Austria | $96K | 1.3% |
| Ireland | $91K | 1.3% |
| Germany | $37K | 0.5% |
| Lebanon | $8K | 0.1% |
Product types under HS 9101
| 9101.21 | Wrist-watches: (not electrically operated), automatic winding, whether or not incorporating a stop-watch facility, case of precious metal or of metal… | 39% |
| 9101.29 | Wrist-watches: (not electrically operated), (not automatic winding), whether or not incorporating a stop-watch facility, case of precious metal or of… | 37% |
| 9101.11 | Wrist-watches: electrically operated, with or without a stop-watch, with case of precious metal or of metal clad with precious metal, with mechanical… | 22% |
| 9101.91 | Pocket-watches and other watches, including stop-watches: (excluding wrist-watches), with case of precious metal or of metal clad with precious… | 1.1% |
| 9101.19 | Wrist-watches: electrically operated, with or without a stop-watch, with case of precious metal or metal clad with precious metal, without mechanical… | 0.8% |
| 9101.99 | Pocket-watches and other watches, including stop-watches: (excluding wrist-watches), with case of precious metal or of metal clad with precious… | 0.3% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 9101.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $6,046.83 per kg, 284% above the world average of $1,573.97. This usually points to higher-grade or processed goods.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Who is behind these numbers in Iraq?
Public statistics stop at country totals and the last published year. EximDataX shows the shipment records underneath: the companies, dates, quantities and declared values, updated weekly.
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Mirror data: built from the shipment records of the countries that trade with it.
Updated weekly on EximDataX (some markets daily), while public statistics stop at 2024.
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 Iraq?
Iraq imported luxury watches worth $7.3 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 1 tonnes. That ranks it 70th of 204 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 74% on 2023.
Which countries supply luxury watches to Iraq?
Switzerland was the largest supplier with 43% of the value ($3.1 million), followed by Turkey (27%) and Italy (16%). The top three together account for 85%, out of 19 supplier countries in total. The United States grew fastest among the top ten, up 741% on the year.
What is the average import price of luxury watches per kg?
The average declared import value was about $6,046.83 per kg in 2024, 284% above the world average of $1,573.97 per kg. It is total declared value divided by total weight, so it blends every grade and size; use it as a benchmark, not a quote. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
How have imports of luxury watches to Iraq changed since 2017?
Imports went from $16.7 million in 2017 to $7.3 million in 2024, a fall of 57%. The peak was 2022 at $36.1 million. Monthly and weekly movements since then are in EximDataX.
What is the HS code for luxury watches?
The HS code for luxury watches is heading 9101. In Iraq the largest six-digit codes were 9101.21 (39% of the value) and 9101.29 (37%). It sits in HS chapter 91 (clocks and watches and parts thereof). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 9101 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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