Manual luxury wristwatches imports in Saudi Arabia: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of manual luxury wristwatches by Saudi Arabia reached $35.0 million in 2024 (1 tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. That is 14% less 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 | $35.0M | 1 t |
| 2023 | $40.8M | 15 t |
| 2022 | $15.3M | 16 t |
| 2021 | $17.1M | 0 t |
| 2020 | $10.8M | 1 t |
| 2019 | $15.9M | 2 t |
| 2018 | $21.6M | 0 t |
| 2017 | $38.9M | 0 t |
Where Saudi Arabia imports manual luxury wristwatches from
One supplier dominates: Switzerland accounted for 98% of the value.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Switzerland | $34.2M | 98% |
| Italy | $315K | 0.9% |
| United States | $156K | 0.4% |
| Turkey | $50K | 0.1% |
| Philippines | $48K | 0.1% |
| Germany | $47K | 0.1% |
| United Arab Emirates | $41K | 0.1% |
| Singapore | $31K | 0.1% |
| Japan | $18K | 0.1% |
| Taiwan | $15K | 0% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $26,918.31 per kg, 287% above the world average of $6,955.57. 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.
Manual luxury wristwatches exports from Saudi Arabia
Exports of manual luxury wristwatches by Saudi Arabia reached $4.4 million in 2024 (0 tonnes). Switzerland alone took 93% of it. Among the main buyer markets, United Arab Emirates grew fastest (+74% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Switzerland | $4.1M | 93% |
| United Arab Emirates | $307K | 6.9% |
| Bahrain | $16K | 0.4% |
| Kuwait | $3K | 0.1% |
| Germany | $1K | 0% |
| Indonesia | $0K | 0% |
| Uganda | $0K | 0% |
Who is behind these numbers in Saudi Arabia?
The shipment records behind Saudi Arabia manual luxury wristwatches imports (HS 9101.29): 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 9101.29: Wrist-watches: (not electrically operated), (not 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 manual luxury wristwatches imported by Saudi Arabia?
Saudi Arabia imported manual luxury wristwatches worth $35.0 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 1 tonnes. That ranks it 18th of 170 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was down 14% on 2023.
Which countries supply manual luxury wristwatches to Saudi Arabia?
Switzerland was the largest supplier with 98% of the value ($34.2 million), followed by Italy (1%) and the United States (0%). The top three together account for 99%, out of 26 supplier countries in total. Germany grew fastest among the top ten, up 358% on the year.
What is the average import price of manual luxury wristwatches per kg?
The average declared import value was about $26,918.31 per kg in 2024, 287% above the world average of $6,955.57 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of manual luxury wristwatches to Saudi Arabia changed since 2017?
Imports went from $38.9 million in 2017 to $35.0 million in 2024, a fall of 10%. The peak was 2023 at $40.8 million. Over 8 years the average was $24.4 million a year.
Does Saudi Arabia also export manual luxury wristwatches?
Yes. Saudi Arabia exported $4.4 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Switzerland, the United Arab Emirates and Bahrain. On balance Saudi Arabia is a net importer of this product, by about $30.6 million a year.
What is the HS code for manual luxury wristwatches?
The HS code for manual luxury wristwatches is subheading 9101.29. 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?
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