Manual luxury wristwatches imports in South Africa: data and top supplier countries
South Africa imported $3.6 million of manual luxury wristwatches in 2024 (0 tonnes). That is 57% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 8% 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 | $3.6M | 0 t |
| 2023 | $2.3M | 0 t |
| 2022 | $1.5M | 0 t |
| 2021 | $1.1M | 1 t |
| 2020 | $816K | 0 t |
| 2019 | $1.1M | 0 t |
| 2018 | $1.9M | 0 t |
| 2017 | $2.1M | 0 t |
Where South Africa imports manual luxury wristwatches from
Switzerland alone supplied 89% of it. Among the main suppliers, Switzerland grew fastest (+67% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Switzerland | $3.2M | 89% |
| China | $184K | 5.1% |
| Germany | $113K | 3.1% |
| Ireland | $46K | 1.3% |
| Singapore | $24K | 0.7% |
| Thailand | $13K | 0.4% |
| France | $8K | 0.2% |
| Italy | $3K | 0.1% |
| Japan | $2K | 0.1% |
| United States | $2K | 0.1% |
Manual luxury wristwatches exports from South Africa
In 2024, South Africa exported manual luxury wristwatches worth $505 thousand (2 tonnes). The largest buyer markets were Switzerland (44%), Namibia (22%), Angola (14%). Among the main buyer markets, Switzerland grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Switzerland | $221K | 44% |
| Namibia | $112K | 22% |
| Angola | $70K | 14% |
| Botswana | $25K | 4.9% |
| United States | $18K | 3.5% |
| Zimbabwe | $12K | 2.4% |
| United Arab Emirates | $10K | 1.9% |
| Eswatini | $9K | 1.9% |
| Lesotho | $8K | 1.5% |
| Australia | $7K | 1.3% |
Who is behind these numbers in South Africa?
The shipment records behind South Africa 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 South Africa?
South Africa imported manual luxury wristwatches worth $3.6 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 0 tonnes. That ranks it 40th of 170 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 57% on 2023.
Which countries supply manual luxury wristwatches to South Africa?
Switzerland was the largest supplier with 89% of the value ($3.2 million), followed by China (5%) and Germany (3%). The top three together account for 97%, out of 18 supplier countries in total. Switzerland grew fastest among the top ten, up 67% on the year.
How have imports of manual luxury wristwatches to South Africa changed since 2017?
Imports went from $2.1 million in 2017 to $3.6 million in 2024, an increase of 72%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $1.8 million a year.
Does South Africa also export manual luxury wristwatches?
Yes. South Africa exported $505 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Switzerland, Namibia and Angola. On balance South Africa is a net importer of this product, by about $3.1 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?
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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