Watch straps imports in South Africa: data, top suppliers and prices
South Africa imported $3.9 million of watch straps in 2024 (37 tonnes). That is 36% 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 | $3.9M | 37 t |
| 2023 | $2.9M | 45 t |
| 2022 | $2.9M | 68 t |
| 2021 | $2.6M | 56 t |
| 2020 | $2.1M | 40 t |
| 2019 | $2.8M | 46 t |
| 2018 | $2.7M | 25 t |
| 2017 | $3.0M | 21 t |
Where South Africa imports watch straps from
One supplier dominates: China accounted for 77% of the value. Among the main suppliers, China grew fastest (+67% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $3.0M | 77% |
| Switzerland | $293K | 7.5% |
| Taiwan | $84K | 2.2% |
| France | $83K | 2.1% |
| Hong Kong | $76K | 2% |
| Italy | $68K | 1.7% |
| United States | $67K | 1.7% |
| United Kingdom | $57K | 1.5% |
| Austria | $48K | 1.2% |
| Belgium | $28K | 0.7% |
Product types under HS 9113
| 9113.90 | Watch straps, watch bands, watch bracelets, and parts thereof: n.e.c. in heading no. 9113 | 63% |
| 9113.20 | Watch straps, watch bands, watch bracelets, and parts thereof: of base metal, whether or not gold- or silver-plated | 35% |
| 9113.10 | Watch straps, watch bands, watch bracelets, and parts thereof: of precious metal or of metal clad with precious metal | 2% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 9113.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $105.93 per kg, 26% below the world average of $144.12, 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.
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Updated weekly on EximDataX (some markets daily), while public statistics stop at 2024.
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: Watch straps, watch bands, watch bracelets and parts thereof.
Common questions
What is the value of watch straps imported by South Africa?
South Africa imported watch straps worth $3.9 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 37 tonnes. That ranks it 41st of 202 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 36% on 2023.
Which countries supply watch straps to South Africa?
China was the largest supplier with 77% of the value ($3.0 million), followed by Switzerland (8%) and Taiwan (2%). The top three together account for 87%, out of 57 supplier countries in total. China grew fastest among the top ten, up 67% on the year.
What is the average import price of watch straps per kg?
The average declared import value was about $105.93 per kg in 2024, 26% below the world average of $144.12 per kg. It is total declared value divided by total weight, so it blends every grade and size; use it as a benchmark, not a quote. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
How have imports of watch straps to South Africa changed since 2017?
Imports went from $3.0 million in 2017 to $3.9 million in 2024, an increase of 32%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Monthly and weekly movements since then are in EximDataX.
What is the HS code for watch straps?
The HS code for watch straps is heading 9113. In South Africa the largest six-digit codes were 9113.90 (63% of the value) and 9113.20 (35%). 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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