Watches imports in Israel: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Israel imported watches worth $110.6 million (1.9 thousand tonnes). That is close to the 2023 level. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable.
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 | $110.6M | 1.9K t |
| 2023 | $108.0M | 351 t |
| 2022 | $116.0M | 405 t |
| 2021 | $114.6M | 316 t |
| 2020 | $77.5M | 270 t |
| 2019 | $96.3M | 669 t |
| 2018 | $108.8M | 477 t |
| 2017 | $95.8M | 313 t |
Where Israel imports watches from
One supplier dominates: Switzerland accounted for 72% of the value. Among the main suppliers, Hong Kong grew fastest (+73% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Switzerland | $79.6M | 72% |
| Hong Kong | $9.2M | 8.3% |
| China | $3.8M | 3.5% |
| Japan | $3.8M | 3.4% |
| United States | $1.8M | 1.6% |
| Germany | $1.6M | 1.4% |
| Netherlands | $1.3M | 1.2% |
| Italy | $1.0M | 0.9% |
| Sweden | $967K | 0.9% |
| Panama | $900K | 0.8% |
Product types under HS 9102
| 9102.21 | Wrist-watches: whether or not incorporating a stop-watch facility, with automatic winding | 50% |
| 9102.11 | Wrist-watches: electrically operated, with or without a stop-watch, (other than those of heading no. 9101) with mechanical display only | 25% |
| 9102.19 | Wrist-watches: electrically operated, with or without a stop-watch, (other than those of heading no. 9101) without mechanical or opto-electronic… | 10% |
| 9102.29 | Wrist-watches: whether or not incorporating a stop-watch facility, with other than automatic winding | 9.6% |
| 9102.99 | Pocket watches and other watches, including stop-watches: (excluding wrist-watches), other than those of heading no. 9101, other than electrically… | 3.1% |
| 9102.12 | Wrist-watches: electrically operated, with or without a stop-watch, (other than those of heading no. 9101) with opto-electronic display only | 1.9% |
| 9102.91 | Pocket watches and other watches, including stop-watches: (excluding wrist-watches), other than those of heading no. 9101, electrically operated | 0.2% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 9102.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $59.47 per kg, 82% 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 Israel
Exports of watches by Israel reached $20.5 million in 2024 (12 tonnes). United States alone took 64% of it. Among the main buyer markets, United Kingdom grew fastest (+655% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United States | $13.0M | 64% |
| Switzerland | $2.3M | 11% |
| Hong Kong | $1.7M | 8.1% |
| United Kingdom | $1.2M | 5.9% |
| Singapore | $882K | 4.3% |
| Greece | $189K | 0.9% |
| Netherlands | $161K | 0.8% |
| Latvia | $141K | 0.7% |
| Thailand | $139K | 0.7% |
| Canada | $134K | 0.7% |
Who is behind these numbers in Israel?
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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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 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 Israel?
Israel imported watches worth $110.6 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 1.9 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 37th of 215 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 2% on 2023.
Which countries supply watches to Israel?
Switzerland was the largest supplier with 72% of the value ($79.6 million), followed by Hong Kong (8%) and China (3%). The top three together account for 84%, out of 49 supplier countries in total. Panama grew fastest among the top ten, up 439% on the year.
What is the average import price of watches per kg?
The average declared import value was about $59.47 per kg in 2024, 82% below the world average of $321.57 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 watches to Israel changed since 2017?
Imports went from $95.8 million in 2017 to $110.6 million in 2024, an increase of 15%. The peak was 2022 at $116.0 million. Monthly and weekly movements since then are in EximDataX.
Does Israel also export watches?
Yes. Israel exported $20.5 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to the United States, Switzerland and Hong Kong. On balance Israel is a net importer of this product, by about $90.1 million a year.
What is the HS code for watches?
The HS code for watches is heading 9102. In Israel the largest six-digit codes were 9102.21 (50% of the value) and 9102.11 (25%). It sits in HS chapter 91 (clocks and watches and parts thereof). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 9102 page.
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