Electric pocket watches exports from the United Kingdom: data, top buyers and prices
Exports of electric pocket watches by the United Kingdom reached $2.2 million in 2024 (6 tonnes). It ranks 7th of 104 countries for exports of this product. That is 95% more than in 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2017, at $2.9 million.
Public statistics, latest complete year (2024). Values in US dollars. Page updated .
Exports by year, 2017-2024
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Year by year
| Year | Value | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $2.2M | 6 t |
| 2023 | $1.1M | 4 t |
| 2022 | $748K | 4 t |
| 2021 | $1.9M | 11 t |
| 2020 | $1.4M | 12 t |
| 2019 | $2.3M | 23 t |
| 2018 | $2.5M | 24 t |
| 2017 | $2.9M | 33 t |
Where the United Kingdom exports electric pocket watches to
Hong Kong alone took 51% of it. Among the main buyer markets, Switzerland grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Hong Kong | $1.1M | 51% |
| France | $205K | 9.2% |
| Netherlands | $192K | 8.7% |
| Macao | $115K | 5.2% |
| Switzerland | $100K | 4.5% |
| Ireland | $99K | 4.4% |
| Germany | $70K | 3.2% |
| United States | $60K | 2.7% |
| Qatar | $47K | 2.1% |
| Italy | $44K | 2% |
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $389.91 per kg, 613% above the world average of $54.69. 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.
Electric pocket watches imports to the United Kingdom
In 2024, the United Kingdom imported electric pocket watches worth $1.6 million (16 tonnes). It ranks 10th of 188 countries for imports of this product. The largest suppliers were China (47%), Switzerland (28%), Japan (7%). Among the main suppliers, Japan grew fastest (+122% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $745K | 47% |
| Switzerland | $445K | 28% |
| Japan | $104K | 6.5% |
| Italy | $56K | 3.5% |
| Hong Kong | $36K | 2.2% |
| Poland | $34K | 2.2% |
| Taiwan | $31K | 1.9% |
| Ireland | $30K | 1.9% |
| Australia | $25K | 1.6% |
| Netherlands | $16K | 1% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United Kingdom?
The shipment records behind United Kingdom electric pocket watches exports (HS 9102.91): 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 9102.91: Pocket watches and other watches, including stop-watches: (excluding wrist-watches), other than those of heading no. 9101, electrically operated.
Common questions
What is the value of electric pocket watches exported by the United Kingdom?
The United Kingdom exported electric pocket watches worth $2.2 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 6 tonnes. That ranks it 7th of 104 countries worldwide, with 4% of world exports. The value was up 95% on 2023.
Which countries buy electric pocket watches from the United Kingdom?
Hong Kong was the largest buyer with 51% of the value ($1.1 million), followed by France (9%) and the Netherlands (9%). The top three together account for 69%, out of 58 buyer countries in total. France grew fastest among the top ten, up 350% on the year.
What is the average export price of electric pocket watches per kg?
The average declared export value was about $389.91 per kg in 2024, 613% above the world average of $54.69 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have exports of electric pocket watches from the United Kingdom changed since 2017?
Exports went from $2.9 million in 2017 to $2.2 million in 2024, a fall of 24%. The peak was 2017 at $2.9 million. Over 8 years the average was $1.9 million a year.
Does the United Kingdom also import electric pocket watches?
Yes. The United Kingdom imported $1.6 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly from China, Switzerland and Japan. On balance the United Kingdom is a net exporter of this product, by about $625 thousand a year.
What is the HS code for electric pocket watches?
The HS code for electric pocket watches is subheading 9102.91. 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?
The totals here are public statistics; the company-level detail sits in EximDataX, which has a direct customs feed for the United Kingdom. Tell us your product to see it live.
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