Watch movements imports in Turkey: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of watch movements by Turkey reached $3.3 million in 2024 (85 tonnes). Value fell 9% from 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 | $3.3M | 85 t |
| 2023 | $3.6M | 43 t |
| 2022 | $3.0M | 43 t |
| 2021 | $3.2M | 42 t |
| 2020 | $3.0M | 46 t |
| 2019 | $2.8M | 42 t |
| 2018 | $2.6M | 37 t |
| 2017 | $2.5M | 48 t |
Where Turkey imports watch movements from
China alone supplied 68% of it.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $2.2M | 68% |
| Switzerland | $800K | 24% |
| Japan | $80K | 2.4% |
| Netherlands | $70K | 2.1% |
| Hong Kong | $67K | 2% |
| Germany | $14K | 0.4% |
| United States | $5K | 0.2% |
| Thailand | $4K | 0.1% |
| France | $4K | 0.1% |
| Malaysia | $3K | 0.1% |
Product types under HS 9108
| 9108.11 | Watch movements: complete and assembled, electrically operated, with mechanical display only or with a device to which a mechanical display can be… | 78% |
| 9108.20 | Watch movements: complete and assembled, with automatic winding | 14% |
| 9108.12 | Watch movements: complete and assembled, electrically operated, by means of solar cells, with opto-electronic display | 4% |
| 9108.90 | Watch movements: complete and assembled, not automatic winding or electrically operated | 2.9% |
| 9108.19 | Watch movements: complete and assembled, electrically operated, by means of solar cells, without mechanical display or device including such or… | 1.2% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 9108.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $38.60 per kg, 27% below the world average of $52.84, 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.
Watch movements exports from Turkey
In 2024, Turkey exported watch movements worth $1.5 million (17 tonnes). Saudi Arabia alone took 56% of it. Among the main buyer markets, Netherlands grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Saudi Arabia | $816K | 56% |
| United Arab Emirates | $185K | 13% |
| Netherlands | $146K | 10% |
| Kuwait | $67K | 4.6% |
| Azerbaijan | $57K | 3.9% |
| Switzerland | $33K | 2.3% |
| United States | $32K | 2.2% |
| Qatar | $29K | 2% |
| France | $14K | 1% |
| Oman | $13K | 0.9% |
Who is behind these numbers in Turkey?
Public statistics stop at country totals and the last published year. EximDataX shows the shipment records underneath: the companies, dates, quantities and declared values, updated weekly.
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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 9108: Watch movements; complete and assembled.
Common questions
What is the value of watch movements imported by Turkey?
Turkey imported watch movements worth $3.3 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 85 tonnes. That ranks it 25th of 182 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 9% on 2023.
Which countries supply watch movements to Turkey?
China was the largest supplier with 68% of the value ($2.2 million), followed by Switzerland (24%) and Japan (2%). The top three together account for 95%, out of 20 supplier countries in total. France grew fastest among the top ten, up 304% on the year.
What is the average import price of watch movements per kg?
The average declared import value was about $38.60 per kg in 2024, 27% below the world average of $52.84 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 movements to Turkey changed since 2017?
Imports went from $2.5 million in 2017 to $3.3 million in 2024, an increase of 30%. The peak was 2023 at $3.6 million. Monthly and weekly movements since then are in EximDataX.
Does Turkey also export watch movements?
Yes. Turkey exported $1.5 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Saudi Arabia, the United Arab Emirates and the Netherlands. On balance Turkey is a net importer of this product, by about $1.8 million a year.
What is the HS code for watch movements?
The HS code for watch movements is heading 9108. In Turkey the largest six-digit codes were 9108.11 (78% of the value) and 9108.20 (14%). It sits in HS chapter 91 (clocks and watches and parts thereof). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 9108 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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