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

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Watch Price in Switzerland - 2023

Contents:

  1. Watch Price in Switzerland (FOB) - 2023
  2. Watch Price in Switzerland (CIF) - 2022
  3. Watch Exports in Switzerland
  4. Watch Imports in Switzerland

Watch Price in Switzerland (FOB) - 2023

The average watch export price stood at $1,503 per unit in August 2023, waning by -11.9% against the previous month. In general, the export price, however, continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in October 2022 an increase of 13% against the previous month. Over the period under review, the average export prices hit record highs at $1,811 per unit in February 2023; afterwards, it flattened through to August 2023.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major external markets. In August 2023, the country with the highest price was Singapore ($4,580 per unit), while the average price for exports to Spain ($809 per unit) was amongst the lowest.

From August 2022 to August 2023, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Turkey (+4.1%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Watch Price in Switzerland (CIF) - 2022

In 2022, the average watch import price amounted to $1,202 per unit, picking up by 6.7% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price showed a remarkable increase. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 when the average import price increased by 32%. The import price peaked in 2022 and is likely to see gradual growth in the immediate term.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was France ($8,941 per unit), while the price for the Philippines ($105 per unit) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Hong Kong SAR (+28.5%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Watch Exports in Switzerland

In 2022, the amount of watches exported from Switzerland declined slightly to 16M units, approximately mirroring 2021. In general, exports continue to indicate a abrupt descent. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 with an increase of 16% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs at 21M units in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, the exports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, watch exports rose remarkably to $24.8B in 2022. The total export value increased at an average annual rate of +6.4% over the period from 2019 to 2022; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 when exports increased by 35% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs in 2022 and are likely to see gradual growth in years to come.

Export of Watch in Switzerland (Billion USD)
COUNTRY2019202020212022CAGR,
2019-2022
United States2.32.03.23.919.2%
China1.92.53.12.611.0%
Hong Kong SAR2.41.72.11.9-7.5%
Singapore1.21.01.31.712.3%
Japan1.51.21.41.74.3%
United Kingdom1.31.01.41.67.2%
United Arab Emirates1.41.11.61.2-5.0%
Germany1.00.81.01.26.3%
France0.90.60.91.16.9%
Italy0.90.70.91.03.6%
South Korea0.90.60.80.8-3.9%
Spain0.40.30.40.40.0%
Turkey0.10.10.20.344.2%
Others4.43.85.05.57.7%
Total20.617.223.224.86.4%

Top Export Markets for Watch from Switzerland in 2022:

  1. United States (2.4M units)
  2. China (2.0M units)
  3. Italy (0.9M units)
  4. France (0.9M units)
  5. Germany (0.9M units)
  6. United Kingdom (0.8M units)
  7. United Arab Emirates (0.6M units)
  8. Japan (0.6M units)
  9. Hong Kong SAR (0.5M units)
  10. Singapore (0.4M units)
  11. South Korea (0.4M units)
  12. Spain (0.4M units)
  13. Turkey (0.3M units)

Watch Imports in Switzerland

In 2022, watch imports into Switzerland declined to 1.8M units, with a decrease of -5.3% on the previous year's figure. Overall, imports recorded a abrupt descent. The smallest decline of -1.8% was in 2021. Imports peaked at 2.4M units in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, imports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, watch imports amounted to $2.1B in 2022. Over the period under review, imports, however, showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 with an increase of 30%. Imports peaked in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

Import of Watch in Switzerland (Million USD)
COUNTRY2019202020212022CAGR,
2019-2022
France2421782602805.0%
United States2181681822585.8%
Hong Kong SAR2521841732570.7%
Germany262181230215-6.4%
Italy11273.41071376.9%
United Arab Emirates191174243128-12.5%
Singapore82.764.263.512615.1%
China10694.1184101-1.6%
Taiwan (Chinese)30.030.851.843.112.8%
Spain22.112.125.027.17.0%
Vietnam0.23.18.17.3231.7%
Philippines2.62.74.86.132.9%
Others555453573540-0.9%
Total2,0761,6192,1042,1260.8%

Top Suppliers of Watch to Switzerland in 2022:

  1. China (959.1K units)
  2. Germany (124.8K units)
  3. Taiwan (Chinese) (79.8K units)
  4. Hong Kong SAR (75.0K units)
  5. Vietnam (58.4K units)
  6. Philippines (57.8K units)
  7. Italy (49.7K units)
  8. Spain (44.8K units)
  9. Singapore (41.7K units)
  10. United States (33.9K units)
  11. France (31.3K units)
  12. United Arab Emirates (20.4K units)

Source: IndexBox Market Intelligence Platform

This report provides an in-depth analysis of the watch market in Switzerland. 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:

  • Switzerland

Data coverage:

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

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  1. How to diversify your business and benefit from new market opportunities
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While doing this research, we combine the accumulated expertise of our analysts and the capabilities of artificial intelligence. The AI-based platform, developed by our data scientists, constitutes the key working tool for business analysts, empowering them to discover deep insights and ideas from the marketing data.

  1. 1. INTRODUCTION

    Making Data-Driven Decisions to Grow Your Business

    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

    Finding New Products to Diversify Your Business

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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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