Watches imports in Turkey: data, top suppliers and prices
Turkey imported $388.8 million of watches in 2024 (2.1 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. That is 21% 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 | $388.8M | 2.1K t |
| 2023 | $321.1M | 835 t |
| 2022 | $248.9M | 710 t |
| 2021 | $186.0M | 669 t |
| 2020 | $145.1M | 672 t |
| 2019 | $191.6M | 1.1K t |
| 2018 | $219.7M | 1.3K t |
| 2017 | $224.2M | 1.3K t |
Where Turkey imports watches from
One supplier dominates: Switzerland accounted for 59% of the value. Among the main suppliers, Philippines grew fastest (+72% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Switzerland | $227.6M | 59% |
| China | $103.7M | 27% |
| Japan | $12.6M | 3.3% |
| Philippines | $11.8M | 3% |
| Germany | $10.8M | 2.8% |
| Ireland | $7.6M | 2% |
| Thailand | $4.9M | 1.3% |
| France | $2.9M | 0.7% |
| Italy | $1.9M | 0.5% |
| United States | $713K | 0.2% |
Product types under HS 9102
| 9102.11 | Wrist-watches: electrically operated, with or without a stop-watch, (other than those of heading no. 9101) with mechanical display only | 50% |
| 9102.21 | Wrist-watches: whether or not incorporating a stop-watch facility, with automatic winding | 43% |
| 9102.12 | Wrist-watches: electrically operated, with or without a stop-watch, (other than those of heading no. 9101) with opto-electronic display only | 3.1% |
| 9102.19 | Wrist-watches: electrically operated, with or without a stop-watch, (other than those of heading no. 9101) without mechanical or opto-electronic… | 2% |
| 9102.29 | Wrist-watches: whether or not incorporating a stop-watch facility, with other than automatic winding | 1.9% |
| 9102.99 | Pocket watches and other watches, including stop-watches: (excluding wrist-watches), other than those of heading no. 9101, other than electrically… | 0.1% |
| 9102.91 | Pocket watches and other watches, including stop-watches: (excluding wrist-watches), other than those of heading no. 9101, electrically operated | 0.1% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 9102.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $186.73 per kg, 42% 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 Turkey
In 2024, Turkey exported watches worth $30.3 million (209 tonnes). The largest buyer markets were Saudi Arabia (15%), United States (10%), United Arab Emirates (10%). Trade is spread widely: the top three buyer markets together make up only 35%. Among the main buyer markets, Saudi Arabia grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Saudi Arabia | $4.4M | 15% |
| United States | $3.1M | 10% |
| United Arab Emirates | $3.1M | 10% |
| Hong Kong | $2.6M | 8.7% |
| Switzerland | $2.6M | 8.7% |
| Russia | $2.6M | 8.7% |
| Azerbaijan | $1.2M | 3.9% |
| Iran | $982K | 3.2% |
| France | $914K | 3% |
| Iraq | $563K | 1.9% |
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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Direct customs feed: shipment-level records from the official customs source.
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 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 Turkey?
Turkey imported watches worth $388.8 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 2.1 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 19th of 215 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was up 21% on 2023.
Which countries supply watches to Turkey?
Switzerland was the largest supplier with 59% of the value ($227.6 million), followed by China (27%) and Japan (3%). The top three together account for 88%, out of 74 supplier countries in total. France grew fastest among the top ten, up 99% on the year.
What is the average import price of watches per kg?
The average declared import value was about $186.73 per kg in 2024, 42% below the world average of $321.57 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 watches to Turkey changed since 2017?
Imports went from $224.2 million in 2017 to $388.8 million in 2024, an increase of 73%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Monthly and weekly movements since then are in EximDataX.
Does Turkey also export watches?
Yes. Turkey exported $30.3 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Saudi Arabia, the United States and the United Arab Emirates. On balance Turkey is a net importer of this product, by about $358.5 million a year.
What is the HS code for watches?
The HS code for watches is heading 9102. In Turkey the largest six-digit codes were 9102.11 (50% of the value) and 9102.21 (43%). 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.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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