Electric luxury wristwatches imports in South Africa: data, top suppliers and prices
South Africa imported $2.1 million of electric luxury wristwatches in 2024 (5 tonnes). That is close to the 2023 level. Over 2017-2024 it shrank by about 8% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2017, at $3.7 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 | $2.1M | 5 t |
| 2023 | $2.1M | 3 t |
| 2022 | $1.2M | 0 t |
| 2021 | $1.7M | 63 t |
| 2020 | $800K | 1 t |
| 2019 | $1.8M | 1 t |
| 2018 | $2.0M | 1 t |
| 2017 | $3.7M | 74 t |
Where South Africa imports electric luxury wristwatches from
Switzerland alone supplied 61% of it. Among the main suppliers, United States grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Switzerland | $1.3M | 61% |
| China | $626K | 30% |
| United States | $113K | 5.3% |
| Hong Kong | $52K | 2.5% |
| United Kingdom | $17K | 0.8% |
| Spain | $9K | 0.4% |
| Japan | $6K | 0.3% |
| Germany | $2K | 0.1% |
| France | $1K | 0.1% |
| United Arab Emirates | $1K | 0% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $392.13 per kg, 87% below the world average of $3,062.85, 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.
Electric luxury wristwatches exports from South Africa
In 2024, South Africa exported electric luxury wristwatches worth $255 thousand (6 tonnes). One buyer market dominates: Switzerland accounted for 74% of the value. Among the main buyer markets, Switzerland grew fastest (+136% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Switzerland | $189K | 74% |
| Botswana | $19K | 7.3% |
| Namibia | $18K | 7% |
| Hong Kong | $7K | 2.9% |
| Zimbabwe | $7K | 2.6% |
| Eswatini | $4K | 1.6% |
| Zambia | $3K | 1.3% |
| Mozambique | $3K | 1.2% |
| United States | $2K | 0.9% |
| Lesotho | $1K | 0.5% |
Who is behind these numbers in South Africa?
The shipment records behind South Africa electric luxury wristwatches imports (HS 9101.11): 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 9101.11: Wrist-watches: electrically operated, with or without a stop-watch, with case of precious metal or of metal clad with precious metal, with mechanical display only.
Common questions
What is the value of electric luxury wristwatches imported by South Africa?
South Africa imported electric luxury wristwatches worth $2.1 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 5 tonnes. That ranks it 53rd of 182 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 2% on 2023.
Which countries supply electric luxury wristwatches to South Africa?
Switzerland was the largest supplier with 61% of the value ($1.3 million), followed by China (30%) and the United States (5%). The top three together account for 96%, out of 28 supplier countries in total. Spain grew fastest among the top ten, up 190% on the year.
What is the average import price of electric luxury wristwatches per kg?
The average declared import value was about $392.13 per kg in 2024, 87% below the world average of $3,062.85 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of electric luxury wristwatches to South Africa changed since 2017?
Imports went from $3.7 million in 2017 to $2.1 million in 2024, a fall of 43%. The peak was 2017 at $3.7 million. Over 8 years the average was $1.9 million a year.
Does South Africa also export electric luxury wristwatches?
Yes. South Africa exported $255 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Switzerland, Botswana and Namibia. On balance South Africa is a net importer of this product, by about $1.9 million a year.
What is the HS code for electric luxury wristwatches?
The HS code for electric luxury wristwatches is subheading 9101.11. 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 South Africa, 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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