Digital luxury wristwatches imports in the United Arab Emirates: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, the United Arab Emirates imported digital luxury wristwatches worth $11.1 million (16 tonnes). That makes it the 8th largest importer of this product worldwide, out of 177 countries. That is 91% more than in 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2018, at $22.2 million.
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 | $11.1M | 17 t |
| 2023 | $5.8M | 441 t |
| 2022 | $8.2M | 124 t |
| 2021 | $4.6M | 121 t |
| 2020 | $8.6M | 16 t |
| 2019 | $3.5M | 4 t |
| 2018 | $22.2M | 57 t |
| 2017 | $10.4M | 14 t |
Where the United Arab Emirates imports digital luxury wristwatches from
United States alone supplied 51% of it. Among the main suppliers, United Kingdom grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United States | $5.6M | 51% |
| India | $2.9M | 27% |
| United Kingdom | $1.3M | 12% |
| Saudi Arabia | $231K | 2.1% |
| Spain | $190K | 1.7% |
| France | $186K | 1.7% |
| Kuwait | $155K | 1.4% |
| Bulgaria | $82K | 0.7% |
| Bahrain | $77K | 0.7% |
| Switzerland | $63K | 0.6% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $671.79 per kg, 970% above the world average of $62.79. 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.
Who is behind these numbers in the United Arab Emirates?
The shipment records behind United Arab Emirates digital luxury wristwatches imports (HS 9101.19): 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 9101.19: Wrist-watches: electrically operated, with or without a stop-watch, with case of precious metal or metal clad with precious metal, without mechanical display.
Common questions
What is the value of digital luxury wristwatches imported by the United Arab Emirates?
The United Arab Emirates imported digital luxury wristwatches worth $11.1 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 16 tonnes. That ranks it 8th of 177 countries worldwide, with 3% of world imports. The value was up 91% on 2023.
Which countries supply digital luxury wristwatches to the United Arab Emirates?
The United States was the largest supplier with 51% of the value ($5.6 million), followed by India (27%) and the United Kingdom (12%). The top three together account for 89%, out of 26 supplier countries in total. Bahrain grew fastest among the top ten, up 862% on the year.
What is the average import price of digital luxury wristwatches per kg?
The average declared import value was about $671.79 per kg in 2024, 970% above the world average of $62.79 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of digital luxury wristwatches to the United Arab Emirates changed since 2017?
Imports went from $10.4 million in 2017 to $11.1 million in 2024, an increase of 7%. The peak was 2018 at $22.2 million. Over 8 years the average was $9.3 million a year.
What is the HS code for digital luxury wristwatches?
The HS code for digital luxury wristwatches is subheading 9101.19. 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.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
The totals here are public statistics; EximDataX adds the company names by reading partner countries' customs records for the United Arab Emirates. Tell us your product to see it live.
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