Automatic luxury wristwatches imports in the United Arab Emirates: data and top supplier countries
Imports of automatic luxury wristwatches by the United Arab Emirates reached $544.4 million in 2024 (5 tonnes). It ranks 8th of 177 countries for imports of this product. That is close to the 2023 level. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 14% 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 | $544.4M | 5 t |
| 2023 | $532.9M | 12 t |
| 2022 | $448.9M | 8 t |
| 2021 | $393.0M | 18 t |
| 2020 | $260.2M | 5 t |
| 2019 | $289.5M | 47 t |
| 2018 | $223.7M | 12 t |
| 2017 | $212.3M | 2 t |
Where the United Arab Emirates imports automatic luxury wristwatches from
Switzerland alone supplied 70% of it. Among the main suppliers, Germany grew fastest (+59% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Switzerland | $379.3M | 70% |
| Hong Kong | $66.3M | 12% |
| Germany | $27.5M | 5.1% |
| Italy | $16.3M | 3% |
| United Kingdom | $15.8M | 2.9% |
| France | $12.5M | 2.3% |
| United States | $7.2M | 1.3% |
| Saudi Arabia | $6.6M | 1.2% |
| Netherlands | $3.3M | 0.6% |
| Bahrain | $2.1M | 0.4% |
Automatic luxury wristwatches exports from the United Arab Emirates
In 2024, the United Arab Emirates exported automatic luxury wristwatches worth $101.3 million (4 tonnes). It ranks 10th of 118 countries for exports of this product. One buyer market dominates: Hong Kong accounted for 69% of the value. Among the main buyer markets, Hong Kong grew fastest (+46% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Hong Kong | $70.4M | 70% |
| Switzerland | $28.5M | 28% |
| United Kingdom | $1.2M | 1.1% |
| Italy | $394K | 0.4% |
| Singapore | $155K | 0.2% |
| Saudi Arabia | $154K | 0.2% |
| United States | $136K | 0.1% |
| Cyprus | $120K | 0.1% |
| Brunei | $107K | 0.1% |
| India | $62K | 0.1% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United Arab Emirates?
The shipment records behind United Arab Emirates automatic luxury wristwatches imports (HS 9101.21): 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 9101.21: Wrist-watches: (not electrically operated), automatic winding, whether or not incorporating a stop-watch facility, case of precious metal or of metal clad with precious metal.
Common questions
What is the value of automatic luxury wristwatches imported by the United Arab Emirates?
The United Arab Emirates imported automatic luxury wristwatches worth $544.4 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 5 tonnes. That ranks it 8th of 177 countries worldwide, with 5% of world imports. The value was up 2% on 2023.
Which countries supply automatic luxury wristwatches to the United Arab Emirates?
Switzerland was the largest supplier with 70% of the value ($379.3 million), followed by Hong Kong (12%) and Germany (5%). The top three together account for 87%, out of 40 supplier countries in total. France grew fastest among the top ten, up 231% on the year.
How have imports of automatic luxury wristwatches to the United Arab Emirates changed since 2017?
Imports went from $212.3 million in 2017 to $544.4 million in 2024, an increase of 156%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $363.1 million a year.
Does the United Arab Emirates also export automatic luxury wristwatches?
Yes. The United Arab Emirates exported $101.3 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Hong Kong, Switzerland and the United Kingdom. On balance the United Arab Emirates is a net importer of this product, by about $443.1 million a year.
What is the HS code for automatic luxury wristwatches?
The HS code for automatic luxury wristwatches is subheading 9101.21. It sits in HS chapter 91 (clocks and watches and parts thereof). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 9101 page.
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