Manual watch movements imports in the United States: data, top suppliers and prices
The United States imported $2.1 million of manual watch movements in 2024 (174 tonnes). That makes it the 8th largest importer of this product worldwide, out of 132 countries. Value fell 41% from 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2023, at $3.6 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 | $2.1M | 174 t |
| 2023 | $3.6M | 3 t |
| 2022 | $1.3M | 1 t |
| 2021 | $2.8M | 1 t |
| 2020 | $2.4M | 2 t |
| 2019 | $3.4M | 3 t |
| 2018 | $2.6M | 1 t |
| 2017 | $2.4M | 3 t |
Where the United States imports manual watch movements from
Most of the value came from Switzerland (30%), Italy (20%), Japan (16%). Among the main suppliers, Japan grew fastest (+944% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Switzerland | $629K | 30% |
| Italy | $418K | 20% |
| Japan | $348K | 16% |
| United Kingdom | $207K | 9.8% |
| Singapore | $164K | 7.8% |
| Canada | $63K | 3% |
| Hong Kong | $52K | 2.4% |
| Netherlands | $40K | 1.9% |
| Israel | $40K | 1.9% |
| China | $28K | 1.3% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $12.15 per kg, 91% below the world average of $139.82, 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 watch movements exports from the United States
The United States exported $2.1 million of manual watch movements in 2024 (1 tonnes). That makes it the 7th largest exporter of this product worldwide, out of 75 countries. Most of it went to Switzerland (42%), Germany (15%), Iraq (7%). Among the main buyer markets, Netherlands grew fastest (+384% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Switzerland | $875K | 42% |
| Germany | $315K | 15% |
| Iraq | $145K | 7% |
| Hong Kong | $134K | 6.4% |
| Netherlands | $111K | 5.3% |
| Canada | $88K | 4.2% |
| United Kingdom | $79K | 3.8% |
| Japan | $39K | 1.9% |
| Poland | $36K | 1.7% |
| French Polynesia | $29K | 1.4% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United States?
The shipment records behind United States manual watch movements imports (HS 9108.90): 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 9108.90: Watch movements: complete and assembled, not automatic winding or electrically operated.
Common questions
What is the value of manual watch movements imported by the United States?
The United States imported manual watch movements worth $2.1 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 174 tonnes. That ranks it 8th of 132 countries worldwide, with 3% of world imports. The value was down 41% on 2023.
Which countries supply manual watch movements to the United States?
Switzerland was the largest supplier with 30% of the value ($629 thousand), followed by Italy (20%) and Japan (16%). The top three together account for 66%, out of 27 supplier countries in total. Japan grew fastest among the top ten, up 944% on the year.
What is the average import price of manual watch movements per kg?
The average declared import value was about $12.15 per kg in 2024, 91% below the world average of $139.82 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 watch movements to the United States changed since 2017?
Imports went from $2.4 million in 2017 to $2.1 million in 2024, a fall of 11%. The peak was 2023 at $3.6 million. Over 8 years the average was $2.6 million a year.
Does the United States also export manual watch movements?
Yes. The United States exported $2.1 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Switzerland, Germany and Iraq. That compares with imports of $2.1 million in the same year.
What is the HS code for manual watch movements?
The HS code for manual watch movements is subheading 9108.90. It sits in HS chapter 91 (clocks and watches and parts thereof). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 9108 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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