Watches imports in Libya: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Libya imported watches worth $11.1 million (217 tonnes). Value fell 8% from 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 20% 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 | $11.1M | 217 t |
| 2023 | $12.1M | 234 t |
| 2022 | $10.3M | 161 t |
| 2021 | $9.7M | 120 t |
| 2020 | $5.0M | 104 t |
| 2019 | $7.6M | 64 t |
| 2018 | $4.1M | 160 t |
| 2017 | $3.1M | 25 t |
Where Libya imports watches from
One supplier dominates: Switzerland accounted for 62% of the value.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Switzerland | $6.9M | 62% |
| China | $2.8M | 25% |
| Hong Kong | $1.2M | 11% |
| Italy | $45K | 0.4% |
| Spain | $43K | 0.4% |
| Turkey | $36K | 0.3% |
| Philippines | $36K | 0.3% |
| Poland | $36K | 0.3% |
| Austria | $23K | 0.2% |
| United States | $18K | 0.2% |
Product types under HS 9102
| 9102.11 | Electric wristwatches | 51% |
| 9102.21 | Automatic wristwatches | 30% |
| 9102.12 | Digital wristwatches | 12% |
| 9102.19 | Electric wristwatches (other) | 4.3% |
| 9102.29 | Manual wristwatches | 1.5% |
| 9102.91 | Electric pocket watches | 0.5% |
| 9102.99 | Manual pocket watches | 0.1% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 9102.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $51.34 per kg, 84% below the world average of $321.57, 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.
Who is behind these numbers in Libya?
The shipment records behind Libya watches imports (HS 9102): companies, dates, quantities and declared values.
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Mirror data: built from the shipment records of the countries that trade with it.
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 Libya?
Libya imported watches worth $11.1 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 217 tonnes. That ranks it 91st of 215 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 8% on 2023.
Which countries supply watches to Libya?
Switzerland was the largest supplier with 62% of the value ($6.9 million), followed by China (25%) and Hong Kong (11%). The top three together account for 98%, out of 19 supplier countries in total. Poland grew fastest among the top ten, up 42% on the year.
What is the average import price of watches per kg?
The average declared import value was about $51.34 per kg in 2024, 84% below the world average of $321.57 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of watches to Libya changed since 2017?
Imports went from $3.1 million in 2017 to $11.1 million in 2024, an increase of 264%. The peak was 2023 at $12.1 million. Over 8 years the average was $7.9 million a year.
What is the HS code for watches?
The HS code for watches is heading 9102. In Libya the largest six-digit codes were 9102.11 (51% of the value) and 9102.21 (30%).
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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