Time clocks imports in the United States: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of time clocks by the United States reached $11.5 million in 2024 (301 tonnes). It ranks 2nd of 194 countries for imports of this product. That is 5% less than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 it shrank by about 5% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2021, at $19.0 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 | $11.5M | 301 t |
| 2023 | $12.1M | 800 t |
| 2022 | $14.1M | 334 t |
| 2021 | $19.0M | 495 t |
| 2020 | $7.6M | 192 t |
| 2019 | $12.8M | 293 t |
| 2018 | $17.2M | 327 t |
| 2017 | $17.1M | 317 t |
Where the United States imports time clocks from
The largest suppliers were China (45%), France (20%), Thailand (10%). Among the main suppliers, Japan grew fastest (+363% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $5.2M | 45% |
| France | $2.3M | 20% |
| Thailand | $1.2M | 10% |
| Hong Kong | $1.1M | 9.9% |
| Japan | $346K | 3% |
| Indonesia | $288K | 2.5% |
| Taiwan | $250K | 2.2% |
| Mexico | $166K | 1.4% |
| Netherlands | $148K | 1.3% |
| Canada | $103K | 0.9% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $38.34 per kg, close to the world average of $32.98.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Time clocks exports from the United States
The United States exported $5.8 million of time clocks in 2024 (78 tonnes). That makes it the 6th largest exporter of this product worldwide, out of 101 countries. The largest buyer markets were Canada (40%), Mexico (11%), United Kingdom (5%). Among the main buyer markets, United Arab Emirates grew fastest (+180% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Canada | $2.3M | 40% |
| Mexico | $631K | 11% |
| United Kingdom | $292K | 5% |
| France | $166K | 2.9% |
| Australia | $164K | 2.8% |
| United Arab Emirates | $153K | 2.6% |
| Costa Rica | $147K | 2.5% |
| Belgium | $125K | 2.2% |
| Malaysia | $115K | 2% |
| South Africa | $109K | 1.9% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United States?
The shipment records behind United States time clocks imports (HS 9106.10): 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 9106.10: Time recording apparatus: time-registers, time recorders, with clock, watch movement or synchronous motor.
Common questions
What is the value of time clocks imported by the United States?
The United States imported time clocks worth $11.5 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 301 tonnes. That ranks it 2nd of 194 countries worldwide, with 8% of world imports. The value was down 5% on 2023.
Which countries supply time clocks to the United States?
China was the largest supplier with 45% of the value ($5.2 million), followed by France (20%) and Thailand (10%). The top three together account for 76%, out of 44 supplier countries in total. Japan grew fastest among the top ten, up 363% on the year.
What is the average import price of time clocks per kg?
The average declared import value was about $38.34 per kg in 2024, 16% above the world average of $32.98 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of time clocks to the United States changed since 2017?
Imports went from $17.1 million in 2017 to $11.5 million in 2024, a fall of 33%. The peak was 2021 at $19.0 million. Over 8 years the average was $13.9 million a year.
Does the United States also export time clocks?
Yes. The United States exported $5.8 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Canada, Mexico and the United Kingdom. On balance the United States is a net importer of this product, by about $5.7 million a year.
What is the HS code for time clocks?
The HS code for time clocks is subheading 9106.10. It sits in HS chapter 91 (clocks and watches and parts thereof). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 9106 page.
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