🇬🇧 United Kingdom imports of watch straps: 2024 trade data
In 2024, the United Kingdom imported watch straps worth $38.4 million (142 tonnes). Its share of world imports was 2%. That is 6% more than in 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2018, at $84.3 million.
Public statistics, latest reported year 2024. Values in US dollars.
Imports of watch straps by year, 2017-2024
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Year by year
| Year | Value | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $38.4M | 142 t |
| 2023 | $36.4M | 154 t |
| 2022 | $43.2M | 141 t |
| 2021 | $51.6M | 208 t |
| 2020 | $28.2M | 151 t |
| 2019 | $47.6M | 239 t |
| 2018 | $84.3M | 370 t |
| 2017 | $42.9M | 217 t |
Where the United Kingdom imports watch straps from
The largest suppliers were China (37%), Switzerland (35%), France (7%). Among the main suppliers, Taiwan grew fastest (+35% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 🇨🇳 China | $14.1M | 37% |
| 🇨🇭 Switzerland | $13.3M | 35% |
| 🇫🇷 France | $2.8M | 7.3% |
| Taiwan | $1.7M | 4.6% |
| 🇭🇰 Hong Kong | $1.4M | 3.5% |
| 🇮🇹 Italy | $1.0M | 2.6% |
| 🇦🇹 Austria | $846K | 2.2% |
| 🇩🇪 Germany | $686K | 1.8% |
| 🇳🇱 Netherlands | $475K | 1.2% |
| 🇺🇸 United States | $428K | 1.1% |
Types of watch straps under HS 9113
| 9113.90 | Watch straps, watch bands, watch bracelets, and parts thereof: n.e.c. in heading no. 9113 | 66% |
| 9113.20 | Watch straps, watch bands, watch bracelets, and parts thereof: of base metal, whether or not gold- or silver-plated | 25% |
| 9113.10 | Watch straps, watch bands, watch bracelets, and parts thereof: of precious metal or of metal clad with precious metal | 8.4% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 9113.
Average import price of watch straps
The average declared value was about $271.02 per kg, 88% above the world average of $144.12. 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.
The United Kingdom also exports watch straps
In 2024, the United Kingdom exported watch straps worth $16.7 million (331 tonnes). Its share of world exports was 1%. The largest buyer markets were Netherlands (26%), Switzerland (20%), Hong Kong (19%). Among the main buyer markets, Hong Kong grew fastest (+297% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 🇳🇱 Netherlands | $4.3M | 26% |
| 🇨🇭 Switzerland | $3.4M | 20% |
| 🇭🇰 Hong Kong | $3.1M | 19% |
| 🇺🇸 United States | $1.1M | 6.9% |
| 🇨🇿 Czech Republic | $818K | 4.9% |
| 🇮🇪 Ireland | $584K | 3.5% |
| 🇫🇷 France | $392K | 2.4% |
| 🇰🇿 Kazakhstan | $268K | 1.6% |
| 🇦🇪 United Arab Emirates | $250K | 1.5% |
| 🇲🇴 Macao | $246K | 1.5% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United Kingdom?
Public statistics stop at country totals and the last published year. EximDataX shows the shipment records underneath: the companies, dates, quantities and declared values, updated weekly.
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Updated weekly on EximDataX (some markets daily), while public statistics stop at 2024.
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 9113: Watch straps, watch bands, watch bracelets and parts thereof.
Watch straps trade in the United Kingdom: questions
What is the value of watch straps imported by the United Kingdom?
The United Kingdom imported watch straps worth $38.4 million in 2024 (142 tonnes).
Where does the United Kingdom import watch straps from?
The main supplier countries in 2024 were China (37%), Switzerland (35%), France (7%).
What is the average import price of watch straps in the United Kingdom?
The average declared import value was about $271.02 per kg in 2024, against a world average of $144.12 per kg.
Does the United Kingdom export watch straps?
Yes. The United Kingdom exported watch straps worth $16.7 million in 2024, mainly to Netherlands, Switzerland, Hong Kong.
What is the HS code for watch straps?
Watch straps falls under HS heading 9113 (Watch straps, watch bands, watch bracelets and parts thereof). The six-digit codes under it split the product by type.
How can I find the companies trading watch straps with the United Kingdom?
These public statistics stop at country level. EximDataX has a direct customs feed for the United Kingdom with shipment-level records, updated weekly, where you can see the importers and exporters by name.
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