Manual luxury wristwatches imports in Kuwait: data and top supplier countries
Kuwait imported $15.9 million of manual luxury wristwatches in 2024 (1 tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. Value rose 42% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 24% 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 | $15.9M | 1 t |
| 2023 | $11.2M | 1 t |
| 2022 | $7.3M | 1 t |
| 2021 | $11.0M | 3 t |
| 2020 | $6.7M | 1 t |
| 2019 | $7.6M | 1 t |
| 2018 | $5.9M | 15 t |
| 2017 | $3.6M | 1 t |
Where Kuwait imports manual luxury wristwatches from
One supplier dominates: Switzerland accounted for 93% of the value. Among the main suppliers, Switzerland grew fastest (+45% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Switzerland | $14.8M | 93% |
| United States | $505K | 3.2% |
| France | $155K | 1% |
| United Kingdom | $137K | 0.9% |
| Japan | $68K | 0.4% |
| Germany | $40K | 0.3% |
| Hong Kong | $26K | 0.2% |
| Ireland | $26K | 0.2% |
| Bahrain | $22K | 0.1% |
| United Arab Emirates | $18K | 0.1% |
Manual luxury wristwatches exports from Kuwait
Exports of manual luxury wristwatches by Kuwait reached $3.5 million in 2024 (2 tonnes). One buyer market dominates: Switzerland accounted for 51% of the value. Among the main buyer markets, United Arab Emirates grew fastest (+807% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Switzerland | $1.8M | 51% |
| United Arab Emirates | $1.7M | 48% |
| Ireland | $10K | 0.3% |
| Qatar | $10K | 0.3% |
Who is behind these numbers in Kuwait?
The shipment records behind Kuwait manual luxury wristwatches imports (HS 9101.29): 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 9101.29: Wrist-watches: (not electrically operated), (not 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 manual luxury wristwatches imported by Kuwait?
Kuwait imported manual luxury wristwatches worth $15.9 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 1 tonnes. That ranks it 23rd of 170 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was up 42% on 2023.
Which countries supply manual luxury wristwatches to Kuwait?
Switzerland was the largest supplier with 93% of the value ($14.8 million), followed by the United States (3%) and France (1%). The top three together account for 97%, out of 31 supplier countries in total. The United States grew fastest among the top ten, up 432% on the year.
How have imports of manual luxury wristwatches to Kuwait changed since 2017?
Imports went from $3.6 million in 2017 to $15.9 million in 2024, an increase of 344%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $8.6 million a year.
Does Kuwait also export manual luxury wristwatches?
Yes. Kuwait exported $3.5 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Switzerland, the United Arab Emirates and Ireland. On balance Kuwait is a net importer of this product, by about $12.4 million a year.
What is the HS code for manual luxury wristwatches?
The HS code for manual luxury wristwatches is subheading 9101.29. 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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