Manual pocket watches imports in Kuwait: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of manual pocket watches by Kuwait reached $2.9 million in 2024 (9 tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. That is 38% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 10% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2021, at $6.2 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 | $2.9M | 9 t |
| 2023 | $2.1M | 20 t |
| 2022 | $1.7M | 36 t |
| 2021 | $6.2M | 114 t |
| 2020 | $1.1M | 27 t |
| 2019 | $572K | 50 t |
| 2018 | $1.5M | 120 t |
| 2017 | $1.5M | 141 t |
Where Kuwait imports manual pocket watches from
Switzerland alone supplied 79% of it. Among the main suppliers, Switzerland grew fastest (+104% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Switzerland | $2.3M | 79% |
| China | $250K | 8.7% |
| Turkey | $149K | 5.2% |
| Spain | $44K | 1.5% |
| Japan | $35K | 1.2% |
| Italy | $28K | 1% |
| Singapore | $27K | 1% |
| Saudi Arabia | $21K | 0.7% |
| Bahrain | $14K | 0.5% |
| United Arab Emirates | $12K | 0.4% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $329.55 per kg, 305% above the world average of $81.35. This usually points to higher-grade or processed goods.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Who is behind these numbers in Kuwait?
The shipment records behind Kuwait manual pocket watches imports (HS 9102.99): 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 9102.99: Pocket watches and other watches, including stop-watches: (excluding wrist-watches), other than those of heading no. 9101, other than electrically operated.
Common questions
What is the value of manual pocket watches imported by Kuwait?
Kuwait imported manual pocket watches worth $2.9 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 9 tonnes. That ranks it 23rd of 195 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was up 38% on 2023.
Which countries supply manual pocket watches to Kuwait?
Switzerland was the largest supplier with 79% of the value ($2.3 million), followed by China (9%) and Turkey (5%). The top three together account for 93%, out of 22 supplier countries in total. Saudi Arabia grew fastest among the top ten, up 692% on the year.
What is the average import price of manual pocket watches per kg?
The average declared import value was about $329.55 per kg in 2024, 305% above the world average of $81.35 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of manual pocket watches to Kuwait changed since 2017?
Imports went from $1.5 million in 2017 to $2.9 million in 2024, an increase of 93%. The peak was 2021 at $6.2 million. Over 8 years the average was $2.2 million a year.
What is the HS code for manual pocket watches?
The HS code for manual pocket watches is subheading 9102.99. 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.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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