Luxury pocket watches exports from the United Kingdom: data, top buyers and prices
In 2024, the United Kingdom exported luxury pocket watches worth $16.7 million (6 tonnes). It ranks 5th of 122 countries for exports of this product. That is 5% less than in 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable.
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 | $16.7M | 6 t |
| 2023 | $17.6M | 6 t |
| 2022 | $8.9M | 8 t |
| 2021 | $10.5M | 4 t |
| 2020 | $7.6M | 10 t |
| 2019 | $8.8M | 8 t |
| 2018 | $6.1M | 13 t |
| 2017 | $12.3M | 54 t |
Where the United Kingdom exports luxury pocket watches to
One buyer market dominates: Hong Kong accounted for 53% of the value. Among the main buyer markets, Netherlands grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Hong Kong | $8.8M | 53% |
| Switzerland | $1.7M | 10% |
| Qatar | $1.3M | 8% |
| United Arab Emirates | $1.0M | 6.3% |
| Netherlands | $863K | 5.2% |
| United States | $728K | 4.4% |
| Macao | $725K | 4.3% |
| France | $191K | 1.1% |
| Japan | $155K | 0.9% |
| Canada | $149K | 0.9% |
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $2,741.56 per kg, 4677% above the world average of $57.39. 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.
Luxury pocket watches imports to the United Kingdom
Imports of luxury pocket watches by the United Kingdom reached $5.8 million in 2024 (19 tonnes). That makes it the 6th largest importer of this product worldwide, out of 170 countries. The largest suppliers were Switzerland (46%), China (12%), Hong Kong (9%). Among the main suppliers, Greece grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Switzerland | $2.7M | 46% |
| China | $682K | 12% |
| Hong Kong | $506K | 8.8% |
| Greece | $367K | 6.4% |
| France | $324K | 5.6% |
| United States | $296K | 5.1% |
| Japan | $118K | 2% |
| Germany | $107K | 1.9% |
| Slovenia | $101K | 1.8% |
| Netherlands | $72K | 1.2% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United Kingdom?
The shipment records behind United Kingdom luxury pocket watches exports (HS 9101.99): 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 9101.99: Pocket-watches and other watches, including stop-watches: (excluding wrist-watches), with case of precious metal or of metal clad with precious metal, not electrically operated.
Common questions
What is the value of luxury pocket watches exported by the United Kingdom?
The United Kingdom exported luxury pocket watches worth $16.7 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 6 tonnes. That ranks it 5th of 122 countries worldwide, with 8% of world exports. The value was down 5% on 2023.
Which countries buy luxury pocket watches from the United Kingdom?
Hong Kong was the largest buyer with 53% of the value ($8.8 million), followed by Switzerland (10%) and Qatar (8%). The top three together account for 71%, out of 73 buyer countries in total. Switzerland grew fastest among the top ten, up 122% on the year.
What is the average export price of luxury pocket watches per kg?
The average declared export value was about $2,741.56 per kg in 2024, 4677% above the world average of $57.39 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have exports of luxury pocket watches from the United Kingdom changed since 2017?
Exports went from $12.3 million in 2017 to $16.7 million in 2024, an increase of 36%. The peak was 2023 at $17.6 million. Over 8 years the average was $11.1 million a year.
Does the United Kingdom also import luxury pocket watches?
Yes. The United Kingdom imported $5.8 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly from Switzerland, China and Hong Kong. On balance the United Kingdom is a net exporter of this product, by about $11.0 million a year.
What is the HS code for luxury pocket watches?
The HS code for luxury pocket watches is subheading 9101.99. 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?
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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