Manual pocket watches imports in the United States: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, the United States imported manual pocket watches worth $53.3 million (416 tonnes). It ranks 2nd of 195 countries for imports of this product. Value fell 31% from 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2023, at $77.2 million.
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 | $53.3M | 416 t |
| 2023 | $77.2M | 442 t |
| 2022 | $73.7M | 510 t |
| 2021 | $60.9M | 586 t |
| 2020 | $43.0M | 401 t |
| 2019 | $47.0M | 447 t |
| 2018 | $39.4M | 48 t |
| 2017 | $35.8M | 340 t |
Where the United States imports manual pocket watches from
One supplier dominates: Thailand accounted for 63% of the value. Among the main suppliers, Israel grew fastest (+259% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Thailand | $33.7M | 63% |
| Israel | $5.4M | 10% |
| Spain | $5.0M | 9.4% |
| Australia | $1.6M | 3% |
| Italy | $1.4M | 2.7% |
| United Kingdom | $1.0M | 2% |
| Switzerland | $887K | 1.7% |
| Belgium | $686K | 1.3% |
| Singapore | $530K | 1% |
| Netherlands | $520K | 1% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $128.22 per kg, 58% above the world average of $81.35. 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 pocket watches exports from the United States
The United States exported $8.6 million of manual pocket watches in 2024 (103 tonnes). Its share of world exports was 2%. The largest buyer markets were Mexico (17%), Singapore (11%), Guatemala (9%). Trade is spread widely: the top three buyer markets together make up only 37%. Among the main buyer markets, United Kingdom grew fastest (+256% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Mexico | $1.5M | 17% |
| Singapore | $929K | 11% |
| Guatemala | $794K | 9.2% |
| Netherlands | $551K | 6.4% |
| Vietnam | $464K | 5.4% |
| United Kingdom | $427K | 4.9% |
| Dominican Republic | $369K | 4.3% |
| Chile | $293K | 3.4% |
| Canada | $265K | 3.1% |
| Japan | $246K | 2.9% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United States?
The shipment records behind United States manual pocket watches imports (HS 9102.99): 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 9102.99: Pocket watches and other watches, including stop-watches: (excluding wrist-watches), other than those of heading no. 9101, other than electrically operated.
Common questions
What is the value of manual pocket watches imported by the United States?
The United States imported manual pocket watches worth $53.3 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 416 tonnes. That ranks it 2nd of 195 countries worldwide, with 13% of world imports. The value was down 31% on 2023.
Which countries supply manual pocket watches to the United States?
Thailand was the largest supplier with 63% of the value ($33.7 million), followed by Israel (10%) and Spain (9%). The top three together account for 83%, out of 55 supplier countries in total. Israel grew fastest among the top ten, up 259% on the year.
What is the average import price of manual pocket watches per kg?
The average declared import value was about $128.22 per kg in 2024, 58% above the world average of $81.35 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 pocket watches to the United States changed since 2017?
Imports went from $35.8 million in 2017 to $53.3 million in 2024, an increase of 49%. The peak was 2023 at $77.2 million. Over 8 years the average was $53.8 million a year.
Does the United States also export manual pocket watches?
Yes. The United States exported $8.6 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Mexico, Singapore and Guatemala. On balance the United States is a net importer of this product, by about $44.7 million a year.
What is the HS code for manual pocket watches?
The HS code for manual pocket watches is subheading 9102.99. 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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