Watches imports in Lebanon: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Lebanon imported watches worth $37.1 million (72 tonnes). That is 7% less than in 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2018, at $47.8 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 | $37.1M | 72 t |
| 2023 | $40.1M | 70 t |
| 2022 | $46.8M | 197 t |
| 2021 | $33.9M | 84 t |
| 2020 | $16.6M | 52 t |
| 2019 | $32.5M | 224 t |
| 2018 | $47.8M | 301 t |
| 2017 | $38.0M | 30 t |
Where Lebanon imports watches from
One supplier dominates: Switzerland accounted for 78% of the value.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Switzerland | $28.9M | 78% |
| China | $3.1M | 8.5% |
| Hong Kong | $1.6M | 4.2% |
| Greece | $714K | 1.9% |
| Cyprus | $555K | 1.5% |
| Italy | $492K | 1.3% |
| France | $426K | 1.2% |
| Japan | $395K | 1.1% |
| Germany | $277K | 0.7% |
| Ireland | $251K | 0.7% |
Product types under HS 9102
| 9102.21 | Wrist-watches: whether or not incorporating a stop-watch facility, with automatic winding | 68% |
| 9102.11 | Wrist-watches: electrically operated, with or without a stop-watch, (other than those of heading no. 9101) with mechanical display only | 18% |
| 9102.19 | Wrist-watches: electrically operated, with or without a stop-watch, (other than those of heading no. 9101) without mechanical or opto-electronic… | 6.2% |
| 9102.12 | Wrist-watches: electrically operated, with or without a stop-watch, (other than those of heading no. 9101) with opto-electronic display only | 4.7% |
| 9102.29 | Wrist-watches: whether or not incorporating a stop-watch facility, with other than automatic winding | 2.8% |
| 9102.99 | Pocket watches and other watches, including stop-watches: (excluding wrist-watches), other than those of heading no. 9101, other than electrically… | 0.3% |
| 9102.91 | Pocket watches and other watches, including stop-watches: (excluding wrist-watches), other than those of heading no. 9101, electrically operated | 0% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 9102.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $517.93 per kg, 61% above the world average of $321.57. 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.
Watches exports from Lebanon
Lebanon exported $5.2 million of watches in 2024 (1 tonnes). One buyer market dominates: United Arab Emirates accounted for 53% of the value. Among the main buyer markets, United Arab Emirates grew fastest (+526% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United Arab Emirates | $2.7M | 53% |
| Switzerland | $918K | 18% |
| Singapore | $786K | 15% |
| Hong Kong | $210K | 4% |
| Iraq | $177K | 3.4% |
| Greece | $120K | 2.3% |
| Cyprus | $72K | 1.4% |
| United States | $53K | 1% |
| Germany | $34K | 0.7% |
| Australia | $34K | 0.6% |
Who is behind these numbers in Lebanon?
Public statistics stop at country totals and the last published year. EximDataX shows the shipment records underneath: the companies, dates, quantities and declared values, updated weekly.
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Mirror data: built from the shipment records of the countries that trade with it.
Updated weekly on EximDataX (some markets daily), while public statistics stop at 2024.
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 Lebanon?
Lebanon imported watches worth $37.1 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 72 tonnes. That ranks it 61st of 215 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 7% on 2023.
Which countries supply watches to Lebanon?
Switzerland was the largest supplier with 78% of the value ($28.9 million), followed by China (8%) and Hong Kong (4%). The top three together account for 90%, out of 25 supplier countries in total. Ireland grew fastest among the top ten, up 206% on the year.
What is the average import price of watches per kg?
The average declared import value was about $517.93 per kg in 2024, 61% above the world average of $321.57 per kg. It is total declared value divided by total weight, so it blends every grade and size; use it as a benchmark, not a quote. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
How have imports of watches to Lebanon changed since 2017?
Imports went from $38.0 million in 2017 to $37.1 million in 2024, a fall of 2%. The peak was 2018 at $47.8 million. Monthly and weekly movements since then are in EximDataX.
Does Lebanon also export watches?
Yes. Lebanon exported $5.2 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to the United Arab Emirates, Switzerland and Singapore. On balance Lebanon is a net importer of this product, by about $31.9 million a year.
What is the HS code for watches?
The HS code for watches is heading 9102. In Lebanon the largest six-digit codes were 9102.21 (68% of the value) and 9102.11 (18%). 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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