Watches imports in Yemen: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of watches by Yemen reached $2.0 million in 2024 (161 tonnes). Value fell 26% from 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2023, at $2.7 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 | $2.0M | 161 t |
| 2023 | $2.7M | 197 t |
| 2022 | $2.0M | 105 t |
| 2021 | $2.1M | 159 t |
| 2020 | $2.4M | 312 t |
| 2019 | $2.6M | 277 t |
| 2018 | $1.4M | 314 t |
| 2017 | $2.0M | 2 t |
Where Yemen imports watches from
One supplier dominates: China accounted for 66% of the value.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $1.4M | 66% |
| Switzerland | $541K | 26% |
| Thailand | $55K | 2.7% |
| Saudi Arabia | $42K | 2.1% |
| Germany | $27K | 1.3% |
| India | $19K | 1% |
| Hong Kong | $5K | 0.3% |
| Belgium | $2K | 0.1% |
| Malaysia | $0K | 0% |
Product types under HS 9102
| 9102.11 | Wrist-watches: electrically operated, with or without a stop-watch, (other than those of heading no. 9101) with mechanical display only | 63% |
| 9102.12 | Wrist-watches: electrically operated, with or without a stop-watch, (other than those of heading no. 9101) with opto-electronic display only | 16% |
| 9102.21 | Wrist-watches: whether or not incorporating a stop-watch facility, with automatic winding | 12% |
| 9102.19 | Wrist-watches: electrically operated, with or without a stop-watch, (other than those of heading no. 9101) without mechanical or opto-electronic… | 5.4% |
| 9102.99 | Pocket watches and other watches, including stop-watches: (excluding wrist-watches), other than those of heading no. 9101, other than electrically… | 3.2% |
| 9102.91 | Pocket watches and other watches, including stop-watches: (excluding wrist-watches), other than those of heading no. 9101, electrically operated | 1.1% |
| 9102.29 | Wrist-watches: whether or not incorporating a stop-watch facility, with other than automatic winding | 0.7% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 9102.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $12.69 per kg, 96% below the world average of $321.57, which often means bulk or lower-grade product.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Who is behind these numbers in Yemen?
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Updated weekly on EximDataX (some markets daily), while public statistics stop at 2024.
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: Wrist-watches, pocket-watches, stop-watches and other watches, other than those of heading no. 9101.
Common questions
What is the value of watches imported by Yemen?
Yemen imported watches worth $2.0 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 161 tonnes. That ranks it 139th of 215 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 26% on 2023.
Which countries supply watches to Yemen?
China was the largest supplier with 66% of the value ($1.4 million), followed by Switzerland (26%) and Thailand (3%). The top three together account for 95%, out of 9 supplier countries in total. India grew fastest among the top ten, up 48% on the year.
What is the average import price of watches per kg?
The average declared import value was about $12.69 per kg in 2024, 96% below the world average of $321.57 per kg. It is total declared value divided by total weight, so it blends every grade and size; use it as a benchmark, not a quote. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
How have imports of watches to Yemen changed since 2017?
Imports went from $2.0 million in 2017 to $2.0 million in 2024, an increase of 3%. The peak was 2023 at $2.7 million. Monthly and weekly movements since then are in EximDataX.
What is the HS code for watches?
The HS code for watches is heading 9102. In Yemen the largest six-digit codes were 9102.11 (62% of the value) and 9102.12 (16%). 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.
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