Automatic wristwatches imports in Kuwait: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of automatic wristwatches by Kuwait reached $93.1 million in 2024 (34 tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. That is 29% less than in 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2022, at $142.8 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 | $93.1M | 34 t |
| 2023 | $131.0M | 17 t |
| 2022 | $142.8M | 20 t |
| 2021 | $101.8M | 33 t |
| 2020 | $66.2M | 13 t |
| 2019 | $59.6M | 11 t |
| 2018 | $67.0M | 16 t |
| 2017 | $59.6M | 19 t |
Where Kuwait imports automatic wristwatches from
Switzerland alone supplied 92% of it.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Switzerland | $85.8M | 92% |
| China | $3.4M | 3.7% |
| Ireland | $1.7M | 1.8% |
| Japan | $781K | 0.8% |
| France | $572K | 0.6% |
| Germany | $168K | 0.2% |
| United Kingdom | $165K | 0.2% |
| United States | $101K | 0.1% |
| Italy | $82K | 0.1% |
| Bulgaria | $67K | 0.1% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $2,737.82 per kg, 31% below the world average of $3,954.18, 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 wristwatches exports from Kuwait
Kuwait exported $7.0 million of automatic wristwatches in 2024 (3 tonnes). Most of it went to Hong Kong (48%), Switzerland (27%), United Arab Emirates (16%). Among the main buyer markets, Switzerland grew fastest (+116% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Hong Kong | $3.4M | 48% |
| Switzerland | $1.9M | 27% |
| United Arab Emirates | $1.1M | 16% |
| Saudi Arabia | $297K | 4.2% |
| Italy | $137K | 2% |
| Iraq | $80K | 1.1% |
| Qatar | $46K | 0.7% |
| Germany | $40K | 0.6% |
| United States | $7K | 0.1% |
| Netherlands | $6K | 0.1% |
Who is behind these numbers in Kuwait?
The shipment records behind Kuwait automatic wristwatches imports (HS 9102.21): 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 9102.21: Wrist-watches: whether or not incorporating a stop-watch facility, with automatic winding.
Common questions
What is the value of automatic wristwatches imported by Kuwait?
Kuwait imported automatic wristwatches worth $93.1 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 34 tonnes. That ranks it 27th of 202 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was down 29% on 2023.
Which countries supply automatic wristwatches to Kuwait?
Switzerland was the largest supplier with 92% of the value ($85.8 million), followed by China (4%) and Ireland (2%). The top three together account for 98%, out of 48 supplier countries in total. Bulgaria grew fastest among the top ten, up 286% on the year.
What is the average import price of automatic wristwatches per kg?
The average declared import value was about $2,737.82 per kg in 2024, 31% below the world average of $3,954.18 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of automatic wristwatches to Kuwait changed since 2017?
Imports went from $59.6 million in 2017 to $93.1 million in 2024, an increase of 56%. The peak was 2022 at $142.8 million. Over 8 years the average was $90.1 million a year.
Does Kuwait also export automatic wristwatches?
Yes. Kuwait exported $7.0 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Hong Kong, Switzerland and the United Arab Emirates. On balance Kuwait is a net importer of this product, by about $86.1 million a year.
What is the HS code for automatic wristwatches?
The HS code for automatic wristwatches is subheading 9102.21. 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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