Manual pocket watches exports from South Africa: data, top buyers and prices
South Africa exported $2.1 million of manual pocket watches in 2024 (23 tonnes). Its share of world exports was 1%. That is 77% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 23% a year on average.
Public statistics, latest complete year (2024). Values in US dollars. Page updated .
Exports by year, 2017-2024
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Year by year
| Year | Value | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $2.1M | 23 t |
| 2023 | $1.2M | 9 t |
| 2022 | $1.0M | 21 t |
| 2021 | $865K | 11 t |
| 2020 | $2.2M | 10 t |
| 2019 | $1.2M | 6 t |
| 2018 | $646K | 7 t |
| 2017 | $505K | 12 t |
Where South Africa exports manual pocket watches to
United Arab Emirates alone took 69% of it. Among the main buyer markets, United Kingdom grew fastest (+34% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United Arab Emirates | $1.5M | 69% |
| United Kingdom | $207K | 9.9% |
| Hong Kong | $109K | 5.2% |
| Mauritius | $75K | 3.6% |
| Namibia | $67K | 3.2% |
| Eswatini | $47K | 2.2% |
| Botswana | $33K | 1.6% |
| Sweden | $28K | 1.3% |
| United States | $11K | 0.5% |
| Mozambique | $11K | 0.5% |
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $92.64 per kg, close to the world average of $81.35.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Manual pocket watches imports to South Africa
Imports of manual pocket watches by South Africa reached $2.0 million in 2024 (4 tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. Most of the value came from China (46%), Switzerland (41%), Japan (5%). Among the main suppliers, Japan grew fastest (+101% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $933K | 46% |
| Switzerland | $833K | 41% |
| Japan | $94K | 4.7% |
| United States | $42K | 2.1% |
| Hong Kong | $24K | 1.2% |
| Australia | $18K | 0.9% |
| United Kingdom | $13K | 0.6% |
| Italy | $12K | 0.6% |
| Singapore | $11K | 0.5% |
| Mauritius | $8K | 0.4% |
Who is behind these numbers in South Africa?
The shipment records behind South Africa manual pocket watches exports (HS 9102.99): 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 9102.99: Pocket watches and other watches, including stop-watches: (excluding wrist-watches), other than those of heading no. 9101, other than electrically operated.
Common questions
What is the value of manual pocket watches exported by South Africa?
South Africa exported manual pocket watches worth $2.1 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 23 tonnes. That ranks it 23rd of 151 countries worldwide, with 1% of world exports. The value was up 77% on 2023.
Which countries buy manual pocket watches from South Africa?
The United Arab Emirates was the largest buyer with 69% of the value ($1.5 million), followed by the United Kingdom (10%) and Hong Kong (5%). The top three together account for 84%, out of 41 buyer countries in total. The United States grew fastest among the top ten, up 654% on the year.
What is the average export price of manual pocket watches per kg?
The average declared export value was about $92.64 per kg in 2024, 14% above the world average of $81.35 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have exports of manual pocket watches from South Africa changed since 2017?
Exports went from $505 thousand in 2017 to $2.1 million in 2024, an increase of 317%. The peak was 2020 at $2.2 million. Over 8 years the average was $1.2 million a year.
Does South Africa also import manual pocket watches?
Yes. South Africa imported $2.0 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly from China, Switzerland and Japan. That compares with exports of $2.1 million in the same year.
What is the HS code for manual pocket watches?
The HS code for manual pocket watches is subheading 9102.99. It sits in HS chapter 91 (clocks and watches and parts thereof). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 9102 page.
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