Metal watch cases imports in the United States: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of metal watch cases by the United States reached $4.4 million in 2024 (11 tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. That is 33% less than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 it shrank by about 17% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2017, at $15.6 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 | $4.4M | 11 t |
| 2023 | $6.5M | 10 t |
| 2022 | $8.6M | 15 t |
| 2021 | $4.9M | 10 t |
| 2020 | $5.8M | 19 t |
| 2019 | $12.0M | 16 t |
| 2018 | $11.7M | 21 t |
| 2017 | $15.6M | 21 t |
Where the United States imports metal watch cases from
One supplier dominates: China accounted for 73% of the value.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $3.2M | 73% |
| Switzerland | $721K | 17% |
| Hong Kong | $95K | 2.2% |
| Japan | $95K | 2.2% |
| India | $60K | 1.4% |
| Germany | $58K | 1.3% |
| Australia | $37K | 0.8% |
| Israel | $25K | 0.6% |
| Denmark | $22K | 0.5% |
| United Kingdom | $17K | 0.4% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $383.91 per kg, 126% above the world average of $170.23. 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.
Metal watch cases exports from the United States
The United States exported $757 thousand of metal watch cases in 2024 (1 tonnes). It ranks 10th of 77 countries for exports of this product. The largest buyer markets were Switzerland (37%), Malaysia (26%), Hong Kong (12%). Among the main buyer markets, Saudi Arabia grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Switzerland | $281K | 37% |
| Malaysia | $198K | 26% |
| Hong Kong | $90K | 12% |
| Bahamas | $38K | 5% |
| France | $36K | 4.8% |
| Saudi Arabia | $19K | 2.5% |
| Canada | $13K | 1.7% |
| United Kingdom | $13K | 1.7% |
| Germany | $11K | 1.5% |
| Austria | $10K | 1.3% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United States?
The shipment records behind United States metal watch cases imports (HS 9111.20): 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 9111.20: Watch cases: of base metal, whether or not gold-plated or silver-plated.
Common questions
What is the value of metal watch cases imported by the United States?
The United States imported metal watch cases worth $4.4 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 11 tonnes. That ranks it 12th of 162 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was down 33% on 2023.
Which countries supply metal watch cases to the United States?
China was the largest supplier with 73% of the value ($3.2 million), followed by Switzerland (16%) and Hong Kong (2%). The top three together account for 92%, out of 23 supplier countries in total. India grew fastest among the top ten, up 259% on the year.
What is the average import price of metal watch cases per kg?
The average declared import value was about $383.91 per kg in 2024, 126% above the world average of $170.23 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of metal watch cases to the United States changed since 2017?
Imports went from $15.6 million in 2017 to $4.4 million in 2024, a fall of 72%. The peak was 2017 at $15.6 million. Over 8 years the average was $8.7 million a year.
Does the United States also export metal watch cases?
Yes. The United States exported $757 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Switzerland, Malaysia and Hong Kong. On balance the United States is a net importer of this product, by about $3.6 million a year.
What is the HS code for metal watch cases?
The HS code for metal watch cases is subheading 9111.20. It sits in HS chapter 91 (clocks and watches and parts thereof). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 9111 page.
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