Automatic wristwatches imports in the United Arab Emirates: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of automatic wristwatches by the United Arab Emirates reached $671.7 million in 2024 (90 tonnes). It ranks 9th of 202 countries for imports of this product. That is close to the 2023 level. 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 | $671.7M | 90 t |
| 2023 | $659.8M | 121 t |
| 2022 | $585.0M | 399 t |
| 2021 | $530.1M | 379 t |
| 2020 | $379.8M | 203 t |
| 2019 | $462.1M | 258 t |
| 2018 | $430.1M | 201 t |
| 2017 | $429.9M | 54 t |
Where the United Arab Emirates imports automatic wristwatches from
Switzerland alone supplied 83% of it.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Switzerland | $557.3M | 83% |
| Hong Kong | $45.8M | 6.8% |
| Germany | $19.0M | 2.8% |
| United Kingdom | $9.6M | 1.4% |
| United States | $9.1M | 1.4% |
| France | $7.5M | 1.1% |
| Luxembourg | $5.4M | 0.8% |
| Italy | $4.3M | 0.6% |
| Ireland | $3.5M | 0.5% |
| Japan | $3.0M | 0.4% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $7,480.23 per kg, 89% above the world average of $3,954.18. This usually points to higher-grade or processed goods.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Automatic wristwatches exports from the United Arab Emirates
The United Arab Emirates exported $42.8 million of automatic wristwatches in 2024 (14 tonnes). Hong Kong alone took 54% of it.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Hong Kong | $23.2M | 54% |
| Switzerland | $16.8M | 39% |
| Kazakhstan | $841K | 2% |
| United States | $697K | 1.6% |
| Qatar | $372K | 0.9% |
| United Kingdom | $234K | 0.6% |
| Germany | $203K | 0.5% |
| Singapore | $98K | 0.2% |
| Malaysia | $64K | 0.2% |
| Italy | $40K | 0.1% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United Arab Emirates?
The shipment records behind United Arab Emirates automatic wristwatches imports (HS 9102.21): 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 9102.21: Wrist-watches: whether or not incorporating a stop-watch facility, with automatic winding.
Common questions
What is the value of automatic wristwatches imported by the United Arab Emirates?
The United Arab Emirates imported automatic wristwatches worth $671.7 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 90 tonnes. That ranks it 9th of 202 countries worldwide, with 4% of world imports. The value was up 2% on 2023.
Which countries supply automatic wristwatches to the United Arab Emirates?
Switzerland was the largest supplier with 83% of the value ($557.3 million), followed by Hong Kong (7%) and Germany (3%). The top three together account for 93%, out of 45 supplier countries in total. Ireland grew fastest among the top ten, up 546% on the year.
What is the average import price of automatic wristwatches per kg?
The average declared import value was about $7,480.23 per kg in 2024, 89% above the world average of $3,954.18 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of automatic wristwatches to the United Arab Emirates changed since 2017?
Imports went from $429.9 million in 2017 to $671.7 million in 2024, an increase of 56%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $518.6 million a year.
Does the United Arab Emirates also export automatic wristwatches?
Yes. The United Arab Emirates exported $42.8 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Hong Kong, Switzerland and Kazakhstan. On balance the United Arab Emirates is a net importer of this product, by about $628.9 million a year.
What is the HS code for automatic wristwatches?
The HS code for automatic wristwatches is subheading 9102.21. 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?
For the United Arab Emirates, EximDataX reads the shipment records of the countries that trade with it and shows the companies on both sides. We can walk you through your product on a short call.
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