Precious metal watch straps imports in the United States: data and top supplier countries
In 2024, the United States imported precious metal watch straps worth $19.0 million (1 tonnes). That makes it the 3rd largest importer of this product worldwide, out of 133 countries. That is 36% 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 | $19.0M | 1 t |
| 2023 | $14.0M | 3 t |
| 2022 | $19.3M | 5 t |
| 2021 | $22.0M | 2 t |
| 2020 | $10.2M | 0 t |
| 2019 | $10.1M | 4 t |
| 2018 | $8.9M | 2 t |
| 2017 | $8.1M | 0 t |
Where the United States imports precious metal watch straps from
One supplier dominates: Switzerland accounted for 67% of the value. Among the main suppliers, China grew fastest (+221% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Switzerland | $12.7M | 67% |
| Italy | $1.8M | 9.7% |
| China | $1.8M | 9.7% |
| Australia | $1.1M | 5.9% |
| Thailand | $706K | 3.7% |
| France | $185K | 1% |
| United Kingdom | $144K | 0.8% |
| Germany | $97K | 0.5% |
| Spain | $70K | 0.4% |
| India | $50K | 0.3% |
Precious metal watch straps exports from the United States
The United States exported $4.5 million of precious metal watch straps in 2024 (1 tonnes). It ranks 6th of 78 countries for exports of this product. The largest buyer markets were Hong Kong (33%), Switzerland (30%), Japan (7%). Among the main buyer markets, Germany grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Hong Kong | $1.5M | 34% |
| Switzerland | $1.4M | 30% |
| Japan | $302K | 6.7% |
| Br. Virgin Isds | $243K | 5.4% |
| Canada | $240K | 5.3% |
| Germany | $188K | 4.2% |
| United Kingdom | $144K | 3.2% |
| Saint Maarten | $81K | 1.8% |
| Thailand | $81K | 1.8% |
| Cayman Isds | $53K | 1.2% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United States?
The shipment records behind United States precious metal watch straps imports (HS 9113.10): 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 9113.10: Watch straps, watch bands, watch bracelets, and parts thereof: of precious metal or of metal clad with precious metal.
Common questions
What is the value of precious metal watch straps imported by the United States?
The United States imported precious metal watch straps worth $19.0 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 1 tonnes. That ranks it 3rd of 133 countries worldwide, with 7% of world imports. The value was up 36% on 2023.
Which countries supply precious metal watch straps to the United States?
Switzerland was the largest supplier with 67% of the value ($12.7 million), followed by Italy (10%) and China (10%). The top three together account for 86%, out of 30 supplier countries in total. Spain grew fastest among the top ten, up 268% on the year.
How have imports of precious metal watch straps to the United States changed since 2017?
Imports went from $8.1 million in 2017 to $19.0 million in 2024, an increase of 136%. The peak was 2021 at $22.0 million. Over 8 years the average was $14.0 million a year.
Does the United States also export precious metal watch straps?
Yes. The United States exported $4.5 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Hong Kong, Switzerland and Japan. On balance the United States is a net importer of this product, by about $14.5 million a year.
What is the HS code for precious metal watch straps?
The HS code for precious metal watch straps is subheading 9113.10. It sits in HS chapter 91 (clocks and watches and parts thereof). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 9113 page.
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