Automatic wristwatches imports in the United Kingdom: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of automatic wristwatches by the United Kingdom reached $942.9 million in 2024 (119 tonnes). That makes it the 7th largest importer of this product worldwide, out of 202 countries. Value fell 7% from 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 11% 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 | $942.9M | 119 t |
| 2023 | $1.01B | 114 t |
| 2022 | $865.6M | 187 t |
| 2021 | $718.7M | 122 t |
| 2020 | $449.2M | 113 t |
| 2019 | $534.5M | 138 t |
| 2018 | $477.7M | 144 t |
| 2017 | $464.7M | 90 t |
Where the United Kingdom imports automatic wristwatches from
One supplier dominates: Switzerland accounted for 94% of the value.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Switzerland | $881.8M | 94% |
| Hong Kong | $27.0M | 2.9% |
| China | $6.1M | 0.7% |
| Japan | $5.9M | 0.6% |
| Germany | $5.8M | 0.6% |
| United States | $5.0M | 0.5% |
| Greece | $3.2M | 0.3% |
| France | $1.6M | 0.2% |
| Austria | $829K | 0.1% |
| Italy | $700K | 0.1% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $7,910.39 per kg, 100% 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 Kingdom
In 2024, the United Kingdom exported automatic wristwatches worth $172.8 million (41 tonnes). That makes it the 9th largest exporter of this product worldwide, out of 157 countries. The largest buyer markets were Hong Kong (28%), Switzerland (23%), United States (16%). Among the main buyer markets, Belgium grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Hong Kong | $47.7M | 28% |
| Switzerland | $40.5M | 23% |
| United States | $28.4M | 16% |
| Ireland | $12.1M | 7% |
| United Arab Emirates | $9.6M | 5.5% |
| France | $6.5M | 3.7% |
| Spain | $6.4M | 3.7% |
| Belgium | $2.5M | 1.5% |
| Singapore | $2.0M | 1.2% |
| Macao | $1.9M | 1.1% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United Kingdom?
The shipment records behind United Kingdom 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 Kingdom?
The United Kingdom imported automatic wristwatches worth $942.9 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 119 tonnes. That ranks it 7th of 202 countries worldwide, with 6% of world imports. The value was down 7% on 2023.
Which countries supply automatic wristwatches to the United Kingdom?
Switzerland was the largest supplier with 94% of the value ($881.8 million), followed by Hong Kong (3%) and China (1%). The top three together account for 97%, out of 61 supplier countries in total. The United States grew fastest among the top ten, up 940% on the year.
What is the average import price of automatic wristwatches per kg?
The average declared import value was about $7,910.39 per kg in 2024, 100% above the world average of $3,954.18 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of automatic wristwatches to the United Kingdom changed since 2017?
Imports went from $464.7 million in 2017 to $942.9 million in 2024, an increase of 103%. The peak was 2023 at $1.01 billion. Over 8 years the average was $683.0 million a year.
Does the United Kingdom also export automatic wristwatches?
Yes. The United Kingdom exported $172.8 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Hong Kong, Switzerland and the United States. On balance the United Kingdom is a net importer of this product, by about $770.2 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?
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