Automatic luxury wristwatches imports in Saudi Arabia: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Saudi Arabia imported automatic luxury wristwatches worth $108.7 million (2 tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. That is 18% less than in 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2022, at $141.4 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 | $108.7M | 2 t |
| 2023 | $132.4M | 2 t |
| 2022 | $141.4M | 97 t |
| 2021 | $121.8M | 2 t |
| 2020 | $85.5M | 3 t |
| 2019 | $95.9M | 4 t |
| 2018 | $91.3M | 0 t |
| 2017 | $73.9M | 0 t |
Where Saudi Arabia imports automatic luxury wristwatches from
Switzerland alone supplied 96% of it.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Switzerland | $104.1M | 96% |
| United Kingdom | $2.2M | 2.1% |
| France | $694K | 0.6% |
| Italy | $398K | 0.4% |
| United States | $316K | 0.3% |
| Ireland | $162K | 0.2% |
| Malta | $162K | 0.2% |
| United Arab Emirates | $154K | 0.1% |
| Russia | $138K | 0.1% |
| Germany | $96K | 0.1% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $49,400.64 per kg, close to the world average of $43,218.32.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Automatic luxury wristwatches exports from Saudi Arabia
Exports of automatic luxury wristwatches by Saudi Arabia reached $29.9 million in 2024 (0 tonnes). One buyer market dominates: Hong Kong accounted for 64% of the value. Among the main buyer markets, United Arab Emirates grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Hong Kong | $19.0M | 64% |
| United Arab Emirates | $6.6M | 22% |
| Switzerland | $3.7M | 12% |
| Singapore | $471K | 1.6% |
| Bahrain | $64K | 0.2% |
| Kuwait | $11K | 0% |
| Japan | $8K | 0% |
| United Kingdom | $3K | 0% |
| Italy | $2K | 0% |
| France | $0K | 0% |
Who is behind these numbers in Saudi Arabia?
The shipment records behind Saudi Arabia automatic luxury wristwatches imports (HS 9101.21): 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 9101.21: Wrist-watches: (not electrically operated), automatic winding, whether or not incorporating a stop-watch facility, case of precious metal or of metal clad with precious metal.
Common questions
What is the value of automatic luxury wristwatches imported by Saudi Arabia?
Saudi Arabia imported automatic luxury wristwatches worth $108.7 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 2 tonnes. That ranks it 19th of 177 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was down 18% on 2023.
Which countries supply automatic luxury wristwatches to Saudi Arabia?
Switzerland was the largest supplier with 96% of the value ($104.1 million), followed by the United Kingdom (2%) and France (1%). The top three together account for 98%, out of 37 supplier countries in total. Russia grew fastest among the top ten, up 580% on the year.
What is the average import price of automatic luxury wristwatches per kg?
The average declared import value was about $49,400.64 per kg in 2024, 14% above the world average of $43,218.32 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of automatic luxury wristwatches to Saudi Arabia changed since 2017?
Imports went from $73.9 million in 2017 to $108.7 million in 2024, an increase of 47%. The peak was 2022 at $141.4 million. Over 8 years the average was $106.4 million a year.
Does Saudi Arabia also export automatic luxury wristwatches?
Yes. Saudi Arabia exported $29.9 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Hong Kong, the United Arab Emirates and Switzerland. On balance Saudi Arabia is a net importer of this product, by about $78.8 million a year.
What is the HS code for automatic luxury wristwatches?
The HS code for automatic luxury wristwatches is subheading 9101.21. It sits in HS chapter 91 (clocks and watches and parts thereof). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 9101 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
For Saudi Arabia, EximDataX reads the shipment records of the countries that trade with it and shows the companies on both sides. We can walk you through your product on a short call.
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