Electric wristwatches imports in the United Kingdom: data, top suppliers and prices
The United Kingdom imported $326.0 million of electric wristwatches in 2024 (801 tonnes). That makes it the 5th largest importer of this product worldwide, out of 209 countries. That is 7% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 it shrank by about 8% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2017, at $574.3 million.
Public statistics, latest complete year (2024). Values in US dollars. Page updated .
Imports by year, 2017-2024
Hover or tap a year for detail.
Year by year
| Year | Value | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $326.0M | 801 t |
| 2023 | $304.4M | 871 t |
| 2022 | $310.8M | 1.1K t |
| 2021 | $288.9M | 720 t |
| 2020 | $349.4M | 1.1K t |
| 2019 | $540.6M | 7.9K t |
| 2018 | $553.7M | 1.8K t |
| 2017 | $574.3M | 1.9K t |
Where the United Kingdom imports electric wristwatches from
Most of the value came from Switzerland (46%), China (26%), Hong Kong (15%). Among the main suppliers, Philippines grew fastest (+117% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Switzerland | $148.4M | 46% |
| China | $84.3M | 26% |
| Hong Kong | $48.0M | 15% |
| Germany | $16.9M | 5.2% |
| Philippines | $8.3M | 2.6% |
| Japan | $6.0M | 1.9% |
| Netherlands | $2.9M | 0.9% |
| Ireland | $2.5M | 0.8% |
| United States | $2.2M | 0.7% |
| Italy | $826K | 0.3% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $406.89 per kg, 176% above the world average of $147.57. 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.
Electric wristwatches exports from the United Kingdom
Exports of electric wristwatches by the United Kingdom reached $56.5 million in 2024 (134 tonnes). Its share of world exports was 1%. Most of it went to Hong Kong (26%), Ireland (13%), Germany (9%). Trade is spread widely: the top three buyer markets together make up only 48%. Among the main buyer markets, France grew fastest (+64% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Hong Kong | $14.6M | 26% |
| Ireland | $7.6M | 13% |
| Germany | $5.0M | 8.8% |
| Macao | $4.1M | 7.2% |
| Switzerland | $3.5M | 6.3% |
| Netherlands | $3.5M | 6.2% |
| France | $3.4M | 6.1% |
| United States | $3.2M | 5.7% |
| United Arab Emirates | $1.2M | 2.2% |
| Poland | $974K | 1.7% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United Kingdom?
The shipment records behind United Kingdom electric wristwatches imports (HS 9102.11): companies, dates, quantities and declared values.
Shipment records are in the platform
Tell us what you trade and we will show you the latest records on a live call.
Direct customs feed: shipment-level records from the official customs source.
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 9102.11: Wrist-watches: electrically operated, with or without a stop-watch, (other than those of heading no. 9101) with mechanical display only.
Common questions
What is the value of electric wristwatches imported by the United Kingdom?
The United Kingdom imported electric wristwatches worth $326.0 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 801 tonnes. That ranks it 5th of 209 countries worldwide, with 4% of world imports. The value was up 7% on 2023.
Which countries supply electric wristwatches to the United Kingdom?
Switzerland was the largest supplier with 46% of the value ($148.4 million), followed by China (26%) and Hong Kong (15%). The top three together account for 86%, out of 55 supplier countries in total. The Philippines grew fastest among the top ten, up 117% on the year.
What is the average import price of electric wristwatches per kg?
The average declared import value was about $406.89 per kg in 2024, 176% above the world average of $147.57 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of electric wristwatches to the United Kingdom changed since 2017?
Imports went from $574.3 million in 2017 to $326.0 million in 2024, a fall of 43%. The peak was 2017 at $574.3 million. Over 8 years the average was $406.0 million a year.
Does the United Kingdom also export electric wristwatches?
Yes. The United Kingdom exported $56.5 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Hong Kong, Ireland and Germany. On balance the United Kingdom is a net importer of this product, by about $269.5 million a year.
What is the HS code for electric wristwatches?
The HS code for electric wristwatches is subheading 9102.11. 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?
Shipment-level records for the United Kingdom reach EximDataX from a direct customs feed, with company names, dates and declared values. We can show them for your product on a short call.
Same product, other countries
World electric wristwatches trade: top importers and exporters
See what your buyers are buying.Then decide.
Everything we show you comes from official customs filings — records, not claims. 30 minutes. Your shipment. Your HS code. Real platform. If you don’t see something new about your market by the end of the call, we walk away. No follow-ups.