China - Watches - Market Analysis, Forecast, Size, Trends and Insights
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China - Watches - Market Analysis, Forecast, Size, Trends and Insights

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Watch Price in China - 2023

Contents:

  1. Watch Price in China (CIF) - 2023
  2. Watch Price in China (FOB) - 2023
  3. Watch Imports in China
  4. Watch Exports in China

Watch Price in China (CIF) - 2023

The average watch import price stood at $317 per unit in June 2023, shrinking by -29.5% against the previous month. Over the period under review, the import price, however, saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in January 2023 when the average import price increased by 44% month-to-month. As a result, import price attained the peak level of $477 per unit. From February 2023 to June 2023, the average import prices failed to regain momentum.

Prices varied noticeably by the country of origin: the country with the highest price was Switzerland ($1,139 per unit), while the price for Thailand ($30.6 per unit) was amongst the lowest.

From June 2022 to June 2023, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Switzerland (+1.8%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced mixed trend patterns.

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Watch Price in China (FOB) - 2023

In June 2023, the average watch export price amounted to $3.6 per unit, increasing by 5.8% against the previous month. Overall, the export price continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in February 2023 an increase of 86% against the previous month. As a result, the export price attained the peak level of $5.4 per unit. From March 2023 to June 2023, the the average export prices remained at a somewhat lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major foreign markets. In June 2023, the country with the highest price was Japan ($11.7 per unit), while the average price for exports to Algeria ($413 per thousand units) was amongst the lowest.

From June 2022 to June 2023, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Singapore (+6.5%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Watch Imports in China

In 2022, the amount of watches imported into China rose remarkably to 13M units, with an increase of 10% on the year before. The total import volume increased at an average annual rate of +1.1% over the period from 2019 to 2022; the trend pattern remained relatively stable, with only minor fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. As a result, imports reached the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, watch imports fell rapidly to $3.8B in 2022. Over the period under review, total imports indicated a prominent expansion from 2019 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +13.1% over the last three-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, imports increased by +44.7% against 2019 indices. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 when imports increased by 34% against the previous year. As a result, imports attained the peak of $4.7B, and then dropped significantly in the following year.

Import of Watch in China (Billion USD)
COUNTRY2019202020212022CAGR,
2019-2022
Switzerland2.22.94.03.314.5%
Japan0.20.10.10.1-20.6%
Thailand0.10.10.10.10.0%
Others0.10.30.40.226.0%
Total2.63.54.73.813.5%

Top Suppliers of Watch to China in 2022:

  1. Thailand (3.6M units)
  2. Japan (2.5M units)
  3. Switzerland (2.4M units)

Watch Exports in China

Watch exports from China surged to 542M units in 2022, with an increase of 27% compared with 2021 figures. Overall, exports, however, recorded a deep slump. The exports peaked at 655M units in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, the exports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, watch exports totaled $2B in 2022. Over the period under review, exports, however, showed a drastic downturn. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 with an increase of 20%. Over the period under review, the exports attained the peak figure at $2.4B in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, the exports failed to regain momentum.

Export of Watch in China (Million USD)
COUNTRY2019202020212022CAGR,
2019-2022
United States270210160157-16.5%
Japan10772.389.898.5-2.7%
Singapore18.225.318.684.867.0%
Germany11165.371.172.9-13.1%
Malaysia24.425.260.365.238.8%
India35.917.930.362.620.4%
Saudi Arabia48.427.335.753.63.5%
United Arab Emirates16022.629.450.4-32.0%
Indonesia33.425.330.346.611.7%
Mexico6.66.311.819.443.2%
Uruguay6.84.05.013.826.6%
Colombia12.310.912.612.50.5%
South Africa8.56.710.211.29.6%
Others1,5761,1421,4261,262-7.1%
Total2,4191,6611,9912,011-6.0%

Top Export Markets for Watch from China in 2022:

  1. India (94.3M units)
  2. United States (41.8M units)
  3. Singapore (27.6M units)
  4. Saudi Arabia (24.8M units)
  5. Uruguay (21.1M units)
  6. Indonesia (16.6M units)
  7. Japan (13.8M units)
  8. Mexico (12.7M units)
  9. Malaysia (12.3M units)
  10. United Arab Emirates (12.0M units)
  11. Germany (9.2M units)
  12. Colombia (8.8M units)
  13. South Africa (7.4M units)

Source: IndexBox Market Intelligence Platform

This report provides an in-depth analysis of the watch market in China. Within it, you will discover the latest data on market trends and opportunities by country, consumption, production and price developments, as well as the global trade (imports and exports). The forecast exhibits the market prospects through 2030.

Product coverage:

  • Prodcom 26521100 - Wrist-watches, pocket-watches, with case of precious metal or of metal clad with precious metal
  • Prodcom 26521200 - Other wrist-watches, pocket-watches and other watches, i ncluding stop-watches

Country coverage:

Data coverage:

  • Market volume and value
  • Per Capita consumption
  • Forecast of the market dynamics in the medium term
  • Trade (exports and imports) in China
  • Export and import prices
  • Market trends, drivers and restraints
  • Key market players and their profiles

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  1. 1. INTRODUCTION

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    1. REPORT DESCRIPTION
    2. RESEARCH METHODOLOGY AND AI PLATFORM
    3. DATA-DRIVEN DECISIONS FOR YOUR BUSINESS
    4. GLOSSARY AND SPECIFIC TERMS
  2. 2. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

    A Quick Overview of Market Performance

    1. KEY FINDINGS
    2. MARKET TRENDS This Chapter is Available Only for the Professional Edition PRO
  3. 3. MARKET OVERVIEW

    Understanding the Current State of The Market and Its Prospects

    1. MARKET SIZE
    2. MARKET STRUCTURE
    3. TRADE BALANCE
    4. PER CAPITA CONSUMPTION
    5. MARKET FORECAST TO 2030
  4. 4. MOST PROMISING PRODUCT

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    1. TOP PRODUCTS TO DIVERSIFY YOUR BUSINESS
    2. BEST-SELLING PRODUCTS
    3. MOST CONSUMED PRODUCT
    4. MOST TRADED PRODUCT
    5. MOST PROFITABLE PRODUCT FOR EXPORT
  5. 5. MOST PROMISING SUPPLYING COUNTRIES

    Choosing the Best Countries to Establish Your Sustainable Supply Chain

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    1. TOP COUNTRIES TO SOURCE YOUR PRODUCT
    2. TOP PRODUCING COUNTRIES
    3. TOP EXPORTING COUNTRIES
    4. LOW-COST EXPORTING COUNTRIES
  6. 6. MOST PROMISING OVERSEAS MARKETS

    Choosing the Best Countries to Boost Your Exports

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    1. TOP OVERSEAS MARKETS FOR EXPORTING YOUR PRODUCT
    2. TOP CONSUMING MARKETS
    3. UNSATURATED MARKETS
    4. TOP IMPORTING MARKETS
    5. MOST PROFITABLE MARKETS
  7. 7. PRODUCTION

    The Latest Trends and Insights into The Industry

    1. PRODUCTION VOLUME AND VALUE
  8. 8. IMPORTS

    The Largest Import Supplying Countries

    1. IMPORTS FROM 2012–2023
    2. IMPORTS BY COUNTRY
    3. IMPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY
  9. 9. EXPORTS

    The Largest Destinations for Exports

    1. EXPORTS FROM 2012–2023
    2. EXPORTS BY COUNTRY
    3. EXPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY
  10. 10. PROFILES OF MAJOR PRODUCERS

    The Largest Producers on The Market and Their Profiles

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  11. LIST OF TABLES

    1. Key Findings In 2023
    2. Market Volume, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
    3. Market Value, 2012–2023
    4. Per Capita Consumption In 2012-2023
    5. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
    6. Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
    7. Import Prices, By Country Of Origin, 2012–2023
    8. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
    9. Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
    10. Export Prices, By Country Of Destination, 2012–2023
  12. LIST OF FIGURES

    1. Market Volume, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
    2. Market Value, 2012–2023
    3. Market Structure – Domestic Supply vs. Imports, In Physical Terms, 2012-2023
    4. Market Structure – Domestic Supply vs. Imports, In Value Terms, 2012-2023
    5. Trade Balance, In Physical Terms, 2012-2023
    6. Trade Balance, In Value Terms, 2012-2023
    7. Per Capita Consumption, 2012-2023
    8. Market Volume Forecast to 2030
    9. Market Value Forecast to 2030
    10. Products: Market Size And Growth, By Type
    11. Products: Average Per Capita Consumption, By Type
    12. Products: Exports And Growth, By Type
    13. Products: Export Prices And Growth, By Type
    14. Production Volume And Growth
    15. Exports And Growth
    16. Export Prices And Growth
    17. Market Size And Growth
    18. Per Capita Consumption
    19. Imports And Growth
    20. Import Prices
    21. Production, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
    22. Production, In Value Terms, 2012–2023
    23. Imports, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
    24. Imports, In Value Terms, 2012–2023
    25. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2023
    26. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
    27. Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
    28. Import Prices, By Country Of Origin, 2012–2023
    29. Exports, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
    30. Exports, In Value Terms, 2012–2023
    31. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2023
    32. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
    33. Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
    34. Export Prices, By Country Of Destination, 2012–2023
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