Watch crystals and lens blanks exports from the United States: data, top buyers and prices
Exports of watch crystals and lens blanks by the United States reached $3.5 million in 2024 (40 tonnes). That makes it the 8th largest exporter of this product worldwide, out of 95 countries. Value rose 20% on 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable.
Public statistics, latest complete year (2024). Values in US dollars. Page updated .
Exports by year, 2017-2024
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Year by year
| Year | Value | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $3.5M | 40 t |
| 2023 | $2.9M | 44 t |
| 2022 | $2.6M | 43 t |
| 2021 | $2.6M | 36 t |
| 2020 | $3.1M | 27 t |
| 2019 | $2.9M | 11 t |
| 2018 | $2.5M | 14 t |
| 2017 | $3.7M | 16 t |
Where the United States exports watch crystals and lens blanks to
One buyer market dominates: Mexico accounted for 61% of the value. Among the main buyer markets, Honduras grew fastest (+88% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Mexico | $2.1M | 61% |
| Guatemala | $262K | 7.4% |
| South Africa | $246K | 7% |
| Honduras | $150K | 4.2% |
| China | $92K | 2.6% |
| South Korea | $91K | 2.6% |
| Switzerland | $68K | 1.9% |
| Panama | $56K | 1.6% |
| United Kingdom | $43K | 1.2% |
| France | $33K | 1% |
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $88.80 per kg, 276% above the world average of $23.63. 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.
Watch crystals and lens blanks imports to the United States
The United States imported $8.4 million of watch crystals and lens blanks in 2024 (103 tonnes). That makes it the 4th largest importer of this product worldwide, out of 180 countries. One supplier dominates: Switzerland accounted for 62% of the value. Among the main suppliers, France grew fastest (+610% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Switzerland | $5.2M | 62% |
| China | $1.3M | 15% |
| France | $815K | 9.7% |
| Germany | $693K | 8.3% |
| Canada | $80K | 1% |
| Mexico | $74K | 0.9% |
| Spain | $43K | 0.5% |
| Hong Kong | $34K | 0.4% |
| Israel | $34K | 0.4% |
| Taiwan | $33K | 0.4% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United States?
The shipment records behind United States watch crystals and lens blanks exports (HS 7015.90): 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 7015.90: Glasses: clock or watch and similar, glasses for non-corrective spectacles, curved, bent, hollowed etc, (not optically worked), hollow glass spheres and segments, for the manufacture of such glasses.
Common questions
What is the value of watch crystals and lens blanks exported by the United States?
The United States exported watch crystals and lens blanks worth $3.5 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 40 tonnes. That ranks it 8th of 95 countries worldwide, with 3% of world exports. The value was up 20% on 2023.
Which countries buy watch crystals and lens blanks from the United States?
Mexico was the largest buyer with 61% of the value ($2.1 million), followed by Guatemala (7%) and South Africa (7%). The top three together account for 75%, out of 80 buyer countries in total. France grew fastest among the top ten, up 144% on the year.
What is the average export price of watch crystals and lens blanks per kg?
The average declared export value was about $88.80 per kg in 2024, 276% above the world average of $23.63 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have exports of watch crystals and lens blanks from the United States changed since 2017?
Exports went from $3.7 million in 2017 to $3.5 million in 2024, a fall of 5%. The peak was 2017 at $3.7 million. Over 8 years the average was $3.0 million a year.
Does the United States also import watch crystals and lens blanks?
Yes. The United States imported $8.4 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly from Switzerland, China and France. That compares with exports of $3.5 million in the same year.
What is the HS code for watch crystals and lens blanks?
The HS code for watch crystals and lens blanks is subheading 7015.90. It sits in HS chapter 70 (glass and glassware). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 7015 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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