Fabric watch straps imports in South Africa: data, top suppliers and prices
South Africa imported $2.4 million of fabric watch straps in 2024 (30 tonnes). That is 7% 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 | $2.4M | 30 t |
| 2023 | $2.3M | 35 t |
| 2022 | $2.5M | 65 t |
| 2021 | $2.4M | 45 t |
| 2020 | $1.8M | 35 t |
| 2019 | $2.4M | 41 t |
| 2018 | $2.2M | 22 t |
| 2017 | $2.7M | 19 t |
Where South Africa imports fabric watch straps from
One supplier dominates: China accounted for 72% of the value.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $1.8M | 72% |
| Switzerland | $195K | 8% |
| Taiwan | $84K | 3.4% |
| France | $71K | 2.9% |
| Italy | $63K | 2.6% |
| Hong Kong | $62K | 2.5% |
| United States | $55K | 2.3% |
| Austria | $48K | 1.9% |
| United Kingdom | $43K | 1.8% |
| Spain | $10K | 0.4% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $81.83 per kg, 24% below the world average of $108.17, 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 South Africa?
The shipment records behind South Africa fabric watch straps imports (HS 9113.90): 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 9113.90: Watch straps, watch bands, watch bracelets, and parts thereof: n.e.c. in heading no. 9113.
Common questions
What is the value of fabric watch straps imported by South Africa?
South Africa imported fabric watch straps worth $2.4 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 30 tonnes. That ranks it 46th of 198 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 7% on 2023.
Which countries supply fabric watch straps to South Africa?
China was the largest supplier with 72% of the value ($1.8 million), followed by Switzerland (8%) and Taiwan (3%). The top three together account for 83%, out of 54 supplier countries in total. Italy grew fastest among the top ten, up 34% on the year.
What is the average import price of fabric watch straps per kg?
The average declared import value was about $81.83 per kg in 2024, 24% below the world average of $108.17 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of fabric watch straps to South Africa changed since 2017?
Imports went from $2.7 million in 2017 to $2.4 million in 2024, a fall of 8%. The peak was 2017 at $2.7 million. Over 8 years the average was $2.3 million a year.
What is the HS code for fabric watch straps?
The HS code for fabric watch straps is subheading 9113.90. It sits in HS chapter 91 (clocks and watches and parts thereof). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 9113 page.
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