Automatic luxury wristwatches imports in Kuwait: data, top suppliers and prices
Kuwait imported $53.3 million of automatic luxury wristwatches in 2024 (4 tonnes). That is 16% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 14% 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 | $53.3M | 4 t |
| 2023 | $45.9M | 3 t |
| 2022 | $59.6M | 2 t |
| 2021 | $52.9M | 3 t |
| 2020 | $27.7M | 2 t |
| 2019 | $43.3M | 2 t |
| 2018 | $27.0M | 1 t |
| 2017 | $20.9M | 1 t |
Where Kuwait imports automatic luxury wristwatches from
Switzerland alone supplied 92% of it.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Switzerland | $48.8M | 92% |
| United Kingdom | $1.2M | 2.3% |
| France | $584K | 1.1% |
| Bahrain | $503K | 0.9% |
| Japan | $366K | 0.7% |
| Lebanon | $323K | 0.6% |
| Germany | $302K | 0.6% |
| United States | $287K | 0.5% |
| China | $232K | 0.4% |
| Italy | $191K | 0.4% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $14,020.42 per kg, 68% below the world average of $43,218.32, 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.
Automatic luxury wristwatches exports from Kuwait
Exports of automatic luxury wristwatches by Kuwait reached $5.3 million in 2024 (1 tonnes). Switzerland alone took 83% of it. Among the main buyer markets, Switzerland grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Switzerland | $4.4M | 83% |
| United Arab Emirates | $282K | 5.4% |
| Hong Kong | $214K | 4.1% |
| Iraq | $162K | 3.1% |
| France | $107K | 2% |
| Ireland | $78K | 1.5% |
| Netherlands | $33K | 0.6% |
| United States | $6K | 0.1% |
| Brunei | $1K | 0% |
Who is behind these numbers in Kuwait?
The shipment records behind Kuwait automatic luxury wristwatches imports (HS 9101.21): 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 9101.21: Wrist-watches: (not electrically operated), automatic winding, whether or not incorporating a stop-watch facility, case of precious metal or of metal clad with precious metal.
Common questions
What is the value of automatic luxury wristwatches imported by Kuwait?
Kuwait imported automatic luxury wristwatches worth $53.3 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 4 tonnes. That ranks it 26th of 177 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 16% on 2023.
Which countries supply automatic luxury wristwatches to Kuwait?
Switzerland was the largest supplier with 92% of the value ($48.8 million), followed by the United Kingdom (2%) and France (1%). The top three together account for 95%, out of 49 supplier countries in total. Germany grew fastest among the top ten, up 649% on the year.
What is the average import price of automatic luxury wristwatches per kg?
The average declared import value was about $14,020.42 per kg in 2024, 68% below the world average of $43,218.32 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of automatic luxury wristwatches to Kuwait changed since 2017?
Imports went from $20.9 million in 2017 to $53.3 million in 2024, an increase of 155%. The peak was 2022 at $59.6 million. Over 8 years the average was $41.3 million a year.
Does Kuwait also export automatic luxury wristwatches?
Yes. Kuwait exported $5.3 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Switzerland, the United Arab Emirates and Hong Kong. On balance Kuwait is a net importer of this product, by about $48.0 million a year.
What is the HS code for automatic luxury wristwatches?
The HS code for automatic luxury wristwatches is subheading 9101.21. 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?
For Kuwait, EximDataX reads the shipment records of the countries that trade with it and shows the companies on both sides. We can walk you through your product on a short call.
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