Watches imports in the Republic of the Congo: data, top suppliers and prices
The Republic of the Congo imported $5.0 million of watches in 2024 (101 tonnes). That is 1294% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 30% 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 | $5.0M | 101 t |
| 2023 | $359K | 47 t |
| 2022 | $703K | 22 t |
| 2021 | $603K | 12 t |
| 2020 | $275K | 17 t |
| 2019 | $336K | 25 t |
| 2018 | $673K | 25 t |
| 2017 | $797K | 28 t |
Where the Republic of the Congo imports watches from
Most of the value came from France (41%), Switzerland (36%), China (20%). Among the main suppliers, Switzerland grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| France | $2.0M | 41% |
| Switzerland | $1.8M | 36% |
| China | $989K | 20% |
| Ireland | $124K | 2.5% |
| India | $25K | 0.5% |
| United States | $16K | 0.3% |
| Turkey | $4K | 0.1% |
| Cote d'Ivoire | $2K | 0% |
| Belgium | $1K | 0% |
| Angola | $0K | 0% |
Product types under HS 9102
| 9102.11 | Electric wristwatches | 40% |
| 9102.21 | Automatic wristwatches | 28% |
| 9102.29 | Manual wristwatches | 28% |
| 9102.12 | Digital wristwatches | 2.8% |
| 9102.19 | Electric wristwatches (other) | 1% |
| 9102.99 | Manual pocket watches | 0.1% |
| 9102.91 | Electric pocket watches | 0% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 9102.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $49.64 per kg, 85% 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.
Watches exports from the Republic of the Congo
Exports of watches by the Republic of the Congo reached $231 thousand in 2024 (0 tonnes). Italy alone took 68% of it.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Italy | $156K | 68% |
| Australia | $60K | 26% |
| Spain | $10K | 4.4% |
| United States | $4K | 1.8% |
| Thailand | $1K | 0.3% |
| Zimbabwe | $0K | 0.1% |
Who is behind these numbers in the Republic of the Congo?
The shipment records behind Republic of the Congo 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 the Republic of the Congo?
The Republic of the Congo imported watches worth $5.0 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 101 tonnes. That ranks it 117th of 215 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports.
Which countries supply watches to the Republic of the Congo?
France was the largest supplier with 41% of the value ($2.0 million), followed by Switzerland (36%) and China (20%). The top three together account for 97%, out of 10 supplier countries in total. China grew fastest among the top ten, up 987% on the year.
What is the average import price of watches per kg?
The average declared import value was about $49.64 per kg in 2024, 85% 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 the Republic of the Congo changed since 2017?
Imports went from $797 thousand in 2017 to $5.0 million in 2024, an increase of 528%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $1.1 million a year.
Does the Republic of the Congo also export watches?
Yes. The Republic of the Congo exported $231 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Italy, Australia and Spain. On balance the Republic of the Congo is a net importer of this product, by about $4.8 million a year.
What is the HS code for watches?
The HS code for watches is heading 9102. In the Republic of the Congo the largest six-digit codes were 9102.11 (40% of the value) and 9102.21 (28%).
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