Watches imports in Tanzania: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Tanzania imported watches worth $3.7 million (536 tonnes). That is 17% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 25% 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 | $3.7M | 537 t |
| 2023 | $3.2M | 372 t |
| 2022 | $1.1M | 396 t |
| 2021 | $969K | 282 t |
| 2020 | $984K | 417 t |
| 2019 | $954K | 322 t |
| 2018 | $1.0M | 397 t |
| 2017 | $793K | 154 t |
Where Tanzania imports watches from
Switzerland alone supplied 50% of it. Among the main suppliers, China grew fastest (+74% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Switzerland | $1.8M | 50% |
| China | $1.7M | 47% |
| Rwanda | $45K | 1.2% |
| United States | $18K | 0.5% |
| Kenya | $14K | 0.4% |
| United Arab Emirates | $11K | 0.3% |
| Hong Kong | $8K | 0.2% |
| India | $4K | 0.1% |
| Malaysia | $2K | 0.1% |
| Turkey | $2K | 0.1% |
Product types under HS 9102
| 9102.11 | Electric wristwatches | 40% |
| 9102.21 | Automatic wristwatches | 29% |
| 9102.19 | Electric wristwatches (other) | 13% |
| 9102.12 | Digital wristwatches | 8% |
| 9102.99 | Manual pocket watches | 6.2% |
| 9102.29 | Manual wristwatches | 3.4% |
| 9102.91 | Electric pocket watches | 0.7% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 9102.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $6.87 per kg, 98% below the world average of $321.57, 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.
Watches exports from Tanzania
In 2024, Tanzania exported watches worth $971 thousand (1 tonnes). United Arab Emirates alone took 100% of it. Among the main buyer markets, United Arab Emirates grew fastest (+376% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United Arab Emirates | $969K | 100% |
| Malawi | $1K | 0.1% |
| Canada | $0K | 0% |
| Namibia | $0K | 0% |
| Uganda | $0K | 0% |
| Kenya | $0K | 0% |
| South Africa | $0K | 0% |
| France | $0K | 0% |
| Angola | $0K | 0% |
Who is behind these numbers in Tanzania?
The shipment records behind Tanzania watches imports (HS 9102): 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: Wrist-watches, pocket-watches, stop-watches and other watches, other than those of heading no. 9101.
Common questions
What is the value of watches imported by Tanzania?
Tanzania imported watches worth $3.7 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 536 tonnes. That ranks it 124th of 215 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 17% on 2023.
Which countries supply watches to Tanzania?
Switzerland was the largest supplier with 50% of the value ($1.8 million), followed by China (47%) and Rwanda (1%). The top three together account for 98%, out of 33 supplier countries in total. Turkey grew fastest among the top ten, up 277% on the year.
What is the average import price of watches per kg?
The average declared import value was about $6.87 per kg in 2024, 98% below the world average of $321.57 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of watches to Tanzania changed since 2017?
Imports went from $793 thousand in 2017 to $3.7 million in 2024, an increase of 365%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $1.6 million a year.
Does Tanzania also export watches?
Yes. Tanzania exported $971 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to the United Arab Emirates, Malawi and Canada. On balance Tanzania is a net importer of this product, by about $2.7 million a year.
What is the HS code for watches?
The HS code for watches is heading 9102. In Tanzania the largest six-digit codes were 9102.11 (40% of the value) and 9102.21 (29%).
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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