Manual luxury wristwatches imports in the United States: data and top supplier countries
Imports of manual luxury wristwatches by the United States reached $264.1 million in 2024 (1 tonnes). It ranks 3rd of 170 countries for imports of this product. Value rose 3% on 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 | $264.1M | 1 t |
| 2023 | $255.5M | 1 t |
| 2022 | $227.3M | 2 t |
| 2021 | $224.6M | 52 t |
| 2020 | $131.2M | 1 t |
| 2019 | $187.6M | 3 t |
| 2018 | $184.9M | 2 t |
| 2017 | $197.6M | 3 t |
Where the United States imports manual luxury wristwatches from
One supplier dominates: Switzerland accounted for 90% of the value.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Switzerland | $238.4M | 90% |
| Germany | $7.5M | 2.9% |
| United Kingdom | $4.5M | 1.7% |
| France | $3.0M | 1.2% |
| Singapore | $2.4M | 0.9% |
| Italy | $1.6M | 0.6% |
| New Zealand | $1.4M | 0.5% |
| Canada | $838K | 0.3% |
| Japan | $459K | 0.2% |
| Bulgaria | $394K | 0.2% |
Manual luxury wristwatches exports from the United States
The United States exported $75.3 million of manual luxury wristwatches in 2024 (4 tonnes). It ranks 8th of 113 countries for exports of this product. One buyer market dominates: Switzerland accounted for 58% of the value. Among the main buyer markets, United Arab Emirates grew fastest (+960% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Switzerland | $43.8M | 58% |
| Hong Kong | $17.2M | 23% |
| United Arab Emirates | $3.6M | 4.7% |
| Bahamas | $2.7M | 3.6% |
| Mexico | $1.8M | 2.4% |
| United Kingdom | $775K | 1% |
| Japan | $568K | 0.8% |
| Kuwait | $505K | 0.7% |
| Singapore | $496K | 0.7% |
| Germany | $464K | 0.6% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United States?
The shipment records behind United States 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 States?
The United States imported manual luxury wristwatches worth $264.1 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 1 tonnes. That ranks it 3rd of 170 countries worldwide, with 9% of world imports. The value was up 3% on 2023.
Which countries supply manual luxury wristwatches to the United States?
Switzerland was the largest supplier with 90% of the value ($238.4 million), followed by Germany (3%) and the United Kingdom (2%). The top three together account for 95%, out of 52 supplier countries in total. Italy grew fastest among the top ten, up 764% on the year.
How have imports of manual luxury wristwatches to the United States changed since 2017?
Imports went from $197.6 million in 2017 to $264.1 million in 2024, an increase of 34%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $209.1 million a year.
Does the United States also export manual luxury wristwatches?
Yes. The United States exported $75.3 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Switzerland, Hong Kong and the United Arab Emirates. On balance the United States is a net importer of this product, by about $188.8 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?
The totals here are public statistics; the company-level detail sits in EximDataX, which has a direct customs feed for the United States. Tell us your product to see it live.
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