Manual wristwatches imports in the United States: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, the United States imported manual wristwatches worth $282.6 million (19 tonnes). It ranks 1st of 190 countries for imports of this product. That is 16% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 13% a year on average.
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 | $282.6M | 19 t |
| 2023 | $244.2M | 37 t |
| 2022 | $194.5M | 24 t |
| 2021 | $190.3M | 44 t |
| 2020 | $131.6M | 91 t |
| 2019 | $148.1M | 52 t |
| 2018 | $128.5M | 73 t |
| 2017 | $121.7M | 497 t |
Where the United States imports manual wristwatches from
Switzerland alone supplied 86% of it.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Switzerland | $244.3M | 87% |
| Germany | $19.1M | 6.8% |
| Japan | $4.4M | 1.5% |
| United Kingdom | $4.0M | 1.4% |
| Italy | $1.5M | 0.5% |
| Netherlands | $1.4M | 0.5% |
| Canada | $1.3M | 0.5% |
| Australia | $937K | 0.3% |
| China | $924K | 0.3% |
| Austria | $801K | 0.3% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $14,949.86 per kg, 1973% 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 States
In 2024, the United States exported manual wristwatches worth $42.6 million (185 tonnes). That makes it the 8th largest exporter of this product worldwide, out of 136 countries. The largest buyer markets were Switzerland (36%), Hong Kong (13%), United Arab Emirates (5%). Among the main buyer markets, United Arab Emirates grew fastest (+323% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Switzerland | $15.3M | 36% |
| Hong Kong | $5.6M | 13% |
| United Arab Emirates | $2.1M | 4.9% |
| Vietnam | $2.1M | 4.8% |
| Canada | $1.8M | 4.2% |
| Paraguay | $1.3M | 3.2% |
| Germany | $1.3M | 3.1% |
| Panama | $1.2M | 2.8% |
| Singapore | $1.0M | 2.4% |
| United Kingdom | $1.0M | 2.4% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United States?
The shipment records behind United States 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 States?
The United States imported manual wristwatches worth $282.6 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 19 tonnes. That ranks it 1st of 190 countries worldwide, with 15% of world imports. The value was up 16% on 2023.
Which countries supply manual wristwatches to the United States?
Switzerland was the largest supplier with 86% of the value ($244.3 million), followed by Germany (7%) and Japan (2%). The top three together account for 95%, out of 60 supplier countries in total. Australia grew fastest among the top ten, up 332% on the year.
What is the average import price of manual wristwatches per kg?
The average declared import value was about $14,949.86 per kg in 2024, 1973% 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 States changed since 2017?
Imports went from $121.7 million in 2017 to $282.6 million in 2024, an increase of 132%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $180.2 million a year.
Does the United States also export manual wristwatches?
Yes. The United States exported $42.6 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 $239.9 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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