Watches imports in Kenya: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of watches by Kenya reached $3.9 million in 2024 (550 tonnes). That is 17% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 it shrank by about 8% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2018, at $7.8 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 | $3.9M | 550 t |
| 2023 | $3.3M | 212 t |
| 2022 | $2.6M | 145 t |
| 2021 | $1.4M | 164 t |
| 2020 | $1.3M | 57 t |
| 2019 | $3.1M | 84 t |
| 2018 | $7.8M | 823 t |
| 2017 | $6.8M | 15 t |
Where Kenya imports watches from
One supplier dominates: China accounted for 73% of the value.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $2.8M | 73% |
| United Kingdom | $427K | 11% |
| Switzerland | $182K | 4.7% |
| United States | $74K | 1.9% |
| Hong Kong | $66K | 1.7% |
| South Africa | $62K | 1.6% |
| Germany | $56K | 1.4% |
| United Arab Emirates | $46K | 1.2% |
| Mauritius | $35K | 0.9% |
| India | $27K | 0.7% |
Product types under HS 9102
| 9102.11 | Electric wristwatches | 38% |
| 9102.29 | Manual wristwatches | 26% |
| 9102.12 | Digital wristwatches | 12% |
| 9102.99 | Manual pocket watches | 8.8% |
| 9102.19 | Electric wristwatches (other) | 7.7% |
| 9102.21 | Automatic wristwatches | 6.5% |
| 9102.91 | Electric pocket watches | 1.4% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 9102.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $7.10 per kg, 98% 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 Kenya
Kenya exported $678 thousand of watches in 2024 (4 tonnes). Most of it went to United Kingdom (24%), South Africa (13%), France (9%). Trade is spread widely: the top three buyer markets together make up only 46%. Among the main buyer markets, India grew fastest (+524% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | $166K | 25% |
| South Africa | $85K | 13% |
| France | $61K | 9% |
| Nigeria | $39K | 5.7% |
| United Arab Emirates | $38K | 5.6% |
| China | $34K | 5% |
| Ghana | $30K | 4.4% |
| India | $29K | 4.3% |
| United States | $25K | 3.7% |
| Mauritius | $25K | 3.7% |
Who is behind these numbers in Kenya?
The shipment records behind Kenya 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 Kenya?
Kenya imported watches worth $3.9 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 550 tonnes. That ranks it 120th of 215 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 17% on 2023.
Which countries supply watches to Kenya?
China was the largest supplier with 73% of the value ($2.8 million), followed by the United Kingdom (11%) and Switzerland (5%). The top three together account for 89%, out of 47 supplier countries in total. India grew fastest among the top ten, up 97% on the year.
What is the average import price of watches per kg?
The average declared import value was about $7.10 per kg in 2024, 98% below the world average of $321.57 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of watches to Kenya changed since 2017?
Imports went from $6.8 million in 2017 to $3.9 million in 2024, a fall of 43%. The peak was 2018 at $7.8 million. Over 8 years the average was $3.8 million a year.
Does Kenya also export watches?
Yes. Kenya exported $678 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to the United Kingdom, South Africa and France. On balance Kenya is a net importer of this product, by about $3.2 million a year.
What is the HS code for watches?
The HS code for watches is heading 9102. In Kenya the largest six-digit codes were 9102.11 (38% of the value) and 9102.29 (26%).
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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