Manual pocket watches imports in the United Arab Emirates: data, top suppliers and prices
The United Arab Emirates imported $50.9 million of manual pocket watches in 2024 (1.0 thousand tonnes). It ranks 3rd of 195 countries for imports of this product. That is 797% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 61% 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 | $50.9M | 1.0K t |
| 2023 | $5.7M | 69 t |
| 2022 | $7.0M | 57 t |
| 2021 | $25.9M | 150 t |
| 2020 | $2.2M | 34 t |
| 2019 | $2.4M | 32 t |
| 2018 | $8.7M | 49 t |
| 2017 | $1.8M | 13 t |
Where the United Arab Emirates imports manual pocket watches from
Saudi Arabia alone supplied 86% of it.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Saudi Arabia | $43.6M | 86% |
| South Africa | $1.5M | 2.9% |
| Italy | $1.1M | 2.2% |
| Belgium | $1.0M | 2% |
| Tanzania | $968K | 1.9% |
| Croatia | $449K | 0.9% |
| United Kingdom | $444K | 0.9% |
| Turkey | $428K | 0.8% |
| Singapore | $245K | 0.5% |
| Chile | $208K | 0.4% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $49.52 per kg, 39% below the world average of $81.35, 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.
Manual pocket watches exports from the United Arab Emirates
In 2024, the United Arab Emirates exported manual pocket watches worth $766 thousand (27 tonnes). The largest buyer markets were India (33%), Georgia (23%), Seychelles (6%). Among the main buyer markets, Spain grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| India | $250K | 33% |
| Georgia | $174K | 23% |
| Seychelles | $45K | 5.8% |
| Kyrgyzstan | $35K | 4.6% |
| Spain | $32K | 4.2% |
| United Kingdom | $23K | 3% |
| Singapore | $22K | 2.8% |
| Mauritius | $18K | 2.4% |
| Netherlands | $18K | 2.3% |
| Zimbabwe | $16K | 2.1% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United Arab Emirates?
The shipment records behind United Arab Emirates manual pocket watches imports (HS 9102.99): 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 9102.99: Pocket watches and other watches, including stop-watches: (excluding wrist-watches), other than those of heading no. 9101, other than electrically operated.
Common questions
What is the value of manual pocket watches imported by the United Arab Emirates?
The United Arab Emirates imported manual pocket watches worth $50.9 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 1.0 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 3rd of 195 countries worldwide, with 13% of world imports. The value was up 797% on 2023.
Which countries supply manual pocket watches to the United Arab Emirates?
Saudi Arabia was the largest supplier with 86% of the value ($43.6 million), followed by South Africa (3%) and Italy (2%). The top three together account for 91%, out of 41 supplier countries in total. Tanzania grew fastest among the top ten, up 376% on the year.
What is the average import price of manual pocket watches per kg?
The average declared import value was about $49.52 per kg in 2024, 39% below the world average of $81.35 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 pocket watches to the United Arab Emirates changed since 2017?
Imports went from $1.8 million in 2017 to $50.9 million in 2024. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $13.1 million a year.
Does the United Arab Emirates also export manual pocket watches?
Yes. The United Arab Emirates exported $766 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to India, Georgia and the Seychelles. On balance the United Arab Emirates is a net importer of this product, by about $50.1 million a year.
What is the HS code for manual pocket watches?
The HS code for manual pocket watches is subheading 9102.99. 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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