Manual wristwatches imports in the United Kingdom: data, top suppliers and prices
The United Kingdom imported $81.2 million of manual wristwatches in 2024 (31 tonnes). It ranks 9th of 190 countries for imports of this product. That is 27% more 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 .
Imports by year, 2017-2024
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Year by year
| Year | Value | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $81.2M | 31 t |
| 2023 | $64.0M | 26 t |
| 2022 | $59.1M | 23 t |
| 2021 | $78.1M | 49 t |
| 2020 | $50.1M | 75 t |
| 2019 | $71.1M | 109 t |
| 2018 | $66.2M | 122 t |
| 2017 | $68.5M | 77 t |
Where the United Kingdom imports manual wristwatches from
One supplier dominates: Switzerland accounted for 91% of the value.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Switzerland | $73.6M | 91% |
| Germany | $1.8M | 2.2% |
| China | $1.0M | 1.3% |
| United States | $1.0M | 1.2% |
| Italy | $826K | 1% |
| Japan | $651K | 0.8% |
| Croatia | $339K | 0.4% |
| France | $321K | 0.4% |
| United Arab Emirates | $308K | 0.4% |
| Papua New Guinea | $302K | 0.4% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $2,637.95 per kg, 266% above the world average of $721.02. 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.
Manual wristwatches exports from the United Kingdom
The United Kingdom exported $66.9 million of manual wristwatches in 2024 (7 tonnes). That makes it the 5th largest exporter of this product worldwide, out of 136 countries. One buyer market dominates: Hong Kong accounted for 67% of the value. Among the main buyer markets, Hong Kong grew fastest (+418% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Hong Kong | $44.9M | 67% |
| Switzerland | $12.0M | 18% |
| United States | $4.0M | 6% |
| United Arab Emirates | $1.4M | 2.1% |
| Macao | $1.0M | 1.5% |
| Spain | $632K | 1% |
| France | $539K | 0.8% |
| Italy | $503K | 0.8% |
| Germany | $291K | 0.4% |
| Australia | $176K | 0.3% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United Kingdom?
The shipment records behind United Kingdom manual wristwatches imports (HS 9102.29): 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 9102.29: Wrist-watches: whether or not incorporating a stop-watch facility, with other than automatic winding.
Common questions
What is the value of manual wristwatches imported by the United Kingdom?
The United Kingdom imported manual wristwatches worth $81.2 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 31 tonnes. That ranks it 9th of 190 countries worldwide, with 4% of world imports. The value was up 27% on 2023.
Which countries supply manual wristwatches to the United Kingdom?
Switzerland was the largest supplier with 91% of the value ($73.6 million), followed by Germany (2%) and China (1%). The top three together account for 94%, out of 49 supplier countries in total. Italy grew fastest among the top ten, up 620% on the year.
What is the average import price of manual wristwatches per kg?
The average declared import value was about $2,637.95 per kg in 2024, 266% above the world average of $721.02 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of manual wristwatches to the United Kingdom changed since 2017?
Imports went from $68.5 million in 2017 to $81.2 million in 2024, an increase of 19%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $67.3 million a year.
Does the United Kingdom also export manual wristwatches?
Yes. The United Kingdom exported $66.9 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 $14.3 million a year.
What is the HS code for manual wristwatches?
The HS code for manual wristwatches is subheading 9102.29. 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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