Watches imports in Namibia: data, top suppliers and prices
Namibia imported $2.2 million of watches in 2024 (44 tonnes). That is 63% more than in 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable.
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 | $2.2M | 44 t |
| 2023 | $1.3M | 40 t |
| 2022 | $1.6M | 49 t |
| 2021 | $1.6M | 44 t |
| 2020 | $1.1M | 38 t |
| 2019 | $1.3M | 48 t |
| 2018 | $1.5M | 7 t |
| 2017 | $1.7M | 96 t |
Where Namibia imports watches from
China alone supplied 66% of it. Among the main suppliers, China grew fastest (+218% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $1.5M | 66% |
| South Africa | $633K | 29% |
| United States | $25K | 1.1% |
| Switzerland | $23K | 1.1% |
| Vietnam | $13K | 0.6% |
| Germany | $12K | 0.5% |
| Zambia | $9K | 0.4% |
| Taiwan | $7K | 0.3% |
| Japan | $4K | 0.2% |
| United Arab Emirates | $3K | 0.1% |
Product types under HS 9102
| 9102.11 | Electric wristwatches | 47% |
| 9102.12 | Digital wristwatches | 31% |
| 9102.29 | Manual wristwatches | 7.2% |
| 9102.99 | Manual pocket watches | 5% |
| 9102.19 | Electric wristwatches (other) | 4.9% |
| 9102.21 | Automatic wristwatches | 4.3% |
| 9102.91 | Electric pocket watches | 0.7% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 9102.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $50.44 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 Namibia?
The shipment records behind Namibia watches imports (HS 9102): 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: 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 Namibia?
Namibia imported watches worth $2.2 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 44 tonnes. That ranks it 135th of 215 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 63% on 2023.
Which countries supply watches to Namibia?
China was the largest supplier with 66% of the value ($1.5 million), followed by South Africa (29%) and the United States (1%). The top three together account for 96%, out of 36 supplier countries in total. China grew fastest among the top ten, up 218% on the year.
What is the average import price of watches per kg?
The average declared import value was about $50.44 per kg in 2024, 84% below the world average of $321.57 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of watches to Namibia changed since 2017?
Imports went from $1.7 million in 2017 to $2.2 million in 2024, an increase of 32%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $1.5 million a year.
What is the HS code for watches?
The HS code for watches is heading 9102. In Namibia the largest six-digit codes were 9102.11 (47% of the value) and 9102.12 (31%).
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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