Manual luxury wristwatches imports in the United Kingdom: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of manual luxury wristwatches by the United Kingdom reached $114.8 million in 2024 (25 tonnes). That makes it the 10th largest importer of this product worldwide, out of 170 countries. Value fell 4% from 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable.
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 | $114.8M | 25 t |
| 2023 | $119.7M | 45 t |
| 2022 | $88.0M | 27 t |
| 2021 | $78.0M | 4 t |
| 2020 | $84.0M | 4 t |
| 2019 | $131.6M | 9 t |
| 2018 | $113.2M | 10 t |
| 2017 | $132.4M | 7 t |
Where the United Kingdom imports manual luxury wristwatches from
Switzerland alone supplied 89% of it. Among the main suppliers, Germany grew fastest (+48% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Switzerland | $102.0M | 89% |
| Germany | $5.8M | 5.1% |
| Singapore | $3.2M | 2.8% |
| France | $1.3M | 1.1% |
| United States | $775K | 0.7% |
| Italy | $474K | 0.4% |
| Hong Kong | $463K | 0.4% |
| China | $314K | 0.3% |
| Netherlands | $106K | 0.1% |
| Ireland | $47K | 0% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $4,518.57 per kg, 35% below the world average of $6,955.57, 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 luxury wristwatches exports from the United Kingdom
Exports of manual luxury wristwatches by the United Kingdom reached $76.8 million in 2024 (2 tonnes). It ranks 7th of 113 countries for exports of this product. Most of it went to Switzerland (49%), Hong Kong (22%), United Arab Emirates (7%). Among the main buyer markets, United Arab Emirates grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Switzerland | $37.7M | 49% |
| Hong Kong | $16.6M | 22% |
| United Arab Emirates | $5.5M | 7.2% |
| Ireland | $4.7M | 6.2% |
| United States | $4.5M | 5.9% |
| Spain | $2.1M | 2.8% |
| Bahrain | $1.1M | 1.4% |
| Singapore | $1.0M | 1.4% |
| Qatar | $492K | 0.6% |
| Czech Republic | $485K | 0.6% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United Kingdom?
The shipment records behind United Kingdom manual luxury wristwatches imports (HS 9101.29): 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 9101.29: Wrist-watches: (not electrically operated), (not automatic winding), whether or not incorporating a stop-watch facility, case of precious metal or of metal clad with precious metal.
Common questions
What is the value of manual luxury wristwatches imported by the United Kingdom?
The United Kingdom imported manual luxury wristwatches worth $114.8 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 25 tonnes. That ranks it 10th of 170 countries worldwide, with 4% of world imports. The value was down 4% on 2023.
Which countries supply manual luxury wristwatches to the United Kingdom?
Switzerland was the largest supplier with 89% of the value ($102.0 million), followed by Germany (5%) and Singapore (3%). The top three together account for 97%, out of 36 supplier countries in total. France grew fastest among the top ten, up 269% on the year.
What is the average import price of manual luxury wristwatches per kg?
The average declared import value was about $4,518.57 per kg in 2024, 35% below the world average of $6,955.57 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of manual luxury wristwatches to the United Kingdom changed since 2017?
Imports went from $132.4 million in 2017 to $114.8 million in 2024, a fall of 13%. The peak was 2017 at $132.4 million. Over 8 years the average was $107.7 million a year.
Does the United Kingdom also export manual luxury wristwatches?
Yes. The United Kingdom exported $76.8 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Switzerland, Hong Kong and the United Arab Emirates. On balance the United Kingdom is a net importer of this product, by about $38.0 million a year.
What is the HS code for manual luxury wristwatches?
The HS code for manual luxury wristwatches is subheading 9101.29. 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?
EximDataX has a direct customs feed for the United Kingdom, so the importers and exporters behind these totals are visible by name, shipment by shipment. Ask for a live look at your product.
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