Manual luxury wristwatches imports in the United Arab Emirates: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, the United Arab Emirates imported manual luxury wristwatches worth $167.3 million (2 tonnes). It ranks 5th of 170 countries for imports of this product. That is 31% less than in 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2023, at $243.6 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 | $167.3M | 2 t |
| 2023 | $243.6M | 7 t |
| 2022 | $140.2M | 13 t |
| 2021 | $142.5M | 89 t |
| 2020 | $97.3M | 41 t |
| 2019 | $97.2M | 16 t |
| 2018 | $82.7M | 2 t |
| 2017 | $113.6M | 1 t |
Where the United Arab Emirates imports manual luxury wristwatches from
One supplier dominates: Switzerland accounted for 83% of the value.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Switzerland | $138.9M | 83% |
| Italy | $6.6M | 3.9% |
| United Kingdom | $5.5M | 3.3% |
| France | $3.8M | 2.2% |
| United States | $3.6M | 2.1% |
| Hong Kong | $3.5M | 2.1% |
| Kuwait | $1.7M | 1% |
| Singapore | $826K | 0.5% |
| Turkey | $759K | 0.5% |
| Germany | $715K | 0.4% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $76,024.32 per kg, 993% above the world average of $6,955.57. 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.
Manual luxury wristwatches exports from the United Arab Emirates
Exports of manual luxury wristwatches by the United Arab Emirates reached $96.2 million in 2024 (2 tonnes). That makes it the 5th largest exporter of this product worldwide, out of 113 countries. Hong Kong alone took 71% of it. Among the main buyer markets, Hong Kong grew fastest (+59% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Hong Kong | $68.2M | 71% |
| Switzerland | $27.4M | 29% |
| United States | $390K | 0.4% |
| India | $122K | 0.1% |
| Saudi Arabia | $41K | 0% |
| Kuwait | $18K | 0% |
| Spain | $15K | 0% |
| Seychelles | $11K | 0% |
| Kenya | $8K | 0% |
| Sri Lanka | $7K | 0% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United Arab Emirates?
The shipment records behind United Arab Emirates manual luxury wristwatches imports (HS 9101.29): 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 9101.29: Wrist-watches: (not electrically operated), (not 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 manual luxury wristwatches imported by the United Arab Emirates?
The United Arab Emirates imported manual luxury wristwatches worth $167.3 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 2 tonnes. That ranks it 5th of 170 countries worldwide, with 6% of world imports. The value was down 31% on 2023.
Which countries supply manual luxury wristwatches to the United Arab Emirates?
Switzerland was the largest supplier with 83% of the value ($138.9 million), followed by Italy (4%) and the United Kingdom (3%). The top three together account for 90%, out of 30 supplier countries in total. The United States grew fastest among the top ten, up 960% on the year.
What is the average import price of manual luxury wristwatches per kg?
The average declared import value was about $76,024.32 per kg in 2024, 993% above the world average of $6,955.57 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of manual luxury wristwatches to the United Arab Emirates changed since 2017?
Imports went from $113.6 million in 2017 to $167.3 million in 2024, an increase of 47%. The peak was 2023 at $243.6 million. Over 8 years the average was $135.6 million a year.
Does the United Arab Emirates also export manual luxury wristwatches?
Yes. The United Arab Emirates exported $96.2 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Hong Kong, Switzerland and the United States. On balance the United Arab Emirates is a net importer of this product, by about $71.0 million a year.
What is the HS code for manual luxury wristwatches?
The HS code for manual luxury wristwatches is subheading 9101.29. 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?
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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