Import/export HS code 9108: Complete watch movements
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* UK only, last 24 months analysed
Imports by country
What this shows: Import market volume by exporter country into the UK.
Top 5 values
| Country | £ |
|---|---|
| Switzerland | 17,443,996 |
| China, Hong Kong Special Administrative Region | 3,987,287 |
| Netherlands | 2,436,229 |
| Israel | 1,196,560 |
| Singapore | 698,744 |
Countries rank shift: first 12 months vs second 12 months
What this shows: Countries are on both sides of the Sankey. Left side is sorted by first 12-month volume, right side by second 12-month volume, so rank changes are visible from line crossings.
Top 10 values
| Country | First 12m £ | Second 12m £ | Delta £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Switzerland | 8,314,880 | 9,129,116 | +814,236 |
| China, Hong Kong Special Administrative Region | 1,884,604 | 2,102,683 | +218,079 |
| Netherlands | 1,316,075 | 1,120,154 | -195,921 |
| Israel | 6,926 | 1,189,634 | +1,182,708 |
| Singapore | 416,962 | 281,782 | -135,180 |
| United States | 381,722 | 172,054 | -209,668 |
| China | 193,468 | 44,758 | -148,710 |
| Germany | 104,242 | 126,710 | +22,468 |
| Croatia | 225,808 | 0 | -225,808 |
| Bulgaria | 192,638 | 0 | -192,638 |
Imports by country of origin
What this shows: Import volume by production origin country. Differences from exporter-country data can indicate re-export routes.
Top 5 values
| Origin | £ |
|---|---|
| Switzerland | 21,276,251 |
| China | 2,094,945 |
| Japan | 1,405,838 |
| Israel | 1,193,531 |
| China, Hong Kong Special Administrative Region | 415,895 |
Country of origin rank shift: first 12 months vs second 12 months
What this shows: Origin countries are on both sides of the Sankey. Left side is sorted by first 12-month import value, right side by second 12-month import value, so rank changes are visible from line crossings.
Top 10 values
| Origin | First 12m £ | Second 12m £ | Delta £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Switzerland | 10,402,508 | 10,873,743 | +471,235 |
| China | 1,031,424 | 1,063,521 | +32,097 |
| Japan | 645,374 | 760,464 | +115,090 |
| Israel | 6,261 | 1,187,270 | +1,181,009 |
| China, Hong Kong Special Administrative Region | 349,337 | 66,558 | -282,779 |
| Thailand | 109,887 | 181,040 | +71,153 |
| Viet Nam | 237,336 | 0 | -237,336 |
| Bulgaria | 195,252 | 0 | -195,252 |
| France | 82,873 | 38,470 | -44,403 |
| Croatia | 111,444 | 0 | -111,444 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Inner London - West | 23 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 11 |
| Greater Manchester | 8 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 5 |
| Hampshire and Isle of Wight | 5 |
UK regions rank shift: first 12 months vs second 12 months
What this shows: UK regions are on both sides of the Sankey. Left side is sorted by first 12-month importer count, right side by second 12-month importer count, so rank changes are visible from line crossings.
Top 10 values
| UK region | First 12m | Second 12m | Delta |
|---|---|---|---|
| Inner London - West | 16 | 18 | +2 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 9 | 10 | +1 |
| Greater Manchester | 4 | 7 | +3 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 4 | 2 | -2 |
| Hampshire and Isle of Wight | 5 | 1 | -4 |
| Inner London - East | 5 | 3 | -2 |
| Outer London - West and North West | 2 | 4 | +2 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 4 | 3 | -1 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 1 | 3 | +2 |
| Gloucestershire and Wiltshire | 1 | 2 | +1 |
Import volume by transport
What this shows: Import value by transport mode used to bring goods into the UK.
Top 5 values
| Transport | £ |
|---|---|
| Air transport | 23,187,745 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 2,642,719 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 1,318,143 |
| Road transport | 571,830 |
| Other | 2,566 |
Transport rank shift: first 12 months vs second 12 months
What this shows: Transport modes are on both sides of the Sankey. Left side is sorted by first 12-month import value, right side by second 12-month import value, so rank changes are visible from line crossings.
Top 10 values
| Transport | First 12m £ | Second 12m £ | Delta £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Air transport | 11,836,654 | 11,351,091 | -485,563 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 969,181 | 1,673,538 | +704,357 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 583,315 | 734,828 | +151,513 |
| Road transport | 0 | 571,830 | +571,830 |
| Other | 602 | 1,964 | +1,362 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| London Stansted Airport | 9,936,442 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 8,497,308 |
| East Midlands Airport | 3,462,974 |
| ZLC | 2,799,494 |
| London Gateway Port | 1,063,987 |
Port rank shift: first 12 months vs second 12 months
What this shows: Ports are on both sides of the Sankey. Left side is sorted by first 12-month import value, right side by second 12-month import value, so rank changes are visible from line crossings.
Top 10 values
| Port | First 12m £ | Second 12m £ | Delta £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| London Stansted Airport | 5,004,822 | 4,931,620 | -73,202 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 3,869,249 | 4,628,059 | +758,810 |
| East Midlands Airport | 2,018,017 | 1,444,957 | -573,060 |
| ZLC | 594,594 | 2,204,900 | +1,610,306 |
| London Gateway Port | 405,366 | 658,621 | +253,255 |
| Manchester Airport | 641,755 | 109,219 | -532,536 |
| Dover | 352,943 | 1,267 | -351,676 |
| Birmingham Airport | 120,684 | 93,523 | -27,161 |
| Glasgow Airport | 22,632 | 140,816 | +118,184 |
| Luton Airport | 158,048 | 0 | -158,048 |
Importer companies by SIC division
What this shows: Industry breakdown (SIC divisions) of importing companies.
Top 5 values
| SIC | Companies |
|---|---|
| Retail trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 37 |
| Wholesale trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 36 |
| Manufacture of computer, electronic and optical products | 13 |
| Repair of computers and personal and household goods | 8 |
| Other manufacturing | 6 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-01 | 22 |
| 2025-11 | 21 |
| 2025-10 | 24 |
| 2025-09 | 24 |
| 2025-08 | 22 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| THE SWATCH GROUP (UK) LIMITED | 119 |
| LVMH WATCH & JEWELLERY (UK) LIMITED | 118 |
| COUSINS MATERIAL HOUSE LIMITED | 108 |
| SEIKO U.K. LIMITED | 106 |
| BREITLING UK LIMITED | 94 |
| BREMONT WATCH COMPANY LIMITED | 90 |
| CITIZEN WATCH UNITED KINGDOM, LTD | 79 |
| CHANEL LIMITED | 73 |
| CHOPARD (GREAT BRITAIN) LIMITED | 54 |
| RICHEMONT UK LIMITED | 49 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 1m-15m | 38 |
| 54m+ | 31 |
| 0-1m | 19 |
| 15m-54m | 9 |
| Other | 6 |
Import seasonality
What this shows: Average monthly import pattern from historical data.
Exports by country
What this shows: Export market volume by destination country from the UK.
Top 5 values
| Country | £ |
|---|---|
| China, Hong Kong Special Administrative Region | 24,721,598 |
| Switzerland | 6,076,478 |
| United States | 2,328,774 |
| China, Macao Special Administrative Region | 2,084,050 |
| Netherlands | 1,283,235 |
Export countries rank shift: first 12 months vs second 12 months
What this shows: Destination countries are on both sides of the Sankey. Left side is sorted by first 12-month export volume, right side by second 12-month export volume, so rank changes are visible from line crossings.
Top 10 values
| Country | First 12m £ | Second 12m £ | Delta £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| China, Hong Kong Special Administrative Region | 12,637,796 | 12,083,802 | -553,994 |
| Switzerland | 3,163,711 | 2,912,767 | -250,944 |
| United States | 2,048,125 | 280,649 | -1,767,476 |
| China, Macao Special Administrative Region | 941,883 | 1,142,167 | +200,284 |
| Netherlands | 643,381 | 639,854 | -3,527 |
| United Arab Emirates | 518,040 | 306,333 | -211,707 |
| Malaysia | 281,686 | 311,046 | +29,360 |
| Poland | 205,460 | 42,402 | -163,058 |
| France | 51,230 | 144,579 | +93,349 |
| Gibraltar | 94,089 | 75,234 | -18,855 |
Export volume by transport
What this shows: Export value by transport mode used to ship goods from the UK.
Top 5 values
| Transport | £ |
|---|---|
| Air transport | 39,091,434 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 422,906 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 13,017 |
| Road transport | 2,676 |
Export transport rank shift: first 12 months vs second 12 months
What this shows: Transport modes are on both sides of the Sankey. Left side is sorted by first 12-month export value, right side by second 12-month export value, so rank changes are visible from line crossings.
Top 10 values
| Transport | First 12m £ | Second 12m £ | Delta £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Air transport | 20,870,722 | 18,220,712 | -2,650,010 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 304,363 | 118,543 | -185,820 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 6,612 | 6,405 | -207 |
| Road transport | 2,676 | 0 | -2,676 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| London Heathrow Airport | 27,280,556 |
| East Midlands Airport | 6,035,018 |
| ZLC | 2,621,775 |
| London Stansted Airport | 1,689,798 |
| Manchester Airport | 1,283,555 |
Export port rank shift: first 12 months vs second 12 months
What this shows: Ports are on both sides of the Sankey. Left side is sorted by first 12-month export value, right side by second 12-month export value, so rank changes are visible from line crossings.
Top 10 values
| Port | First 12m £ | Second 12m £ | Delta £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| London Heathrow Airport | 14,671,695 | 12,608,861 | -2,062,834 |
| East Midlands Airport | 4,039,501 | 1,995,517 | -2,043,984 |
| ZLC | 1,153,677 | 1,468,098 | +314,421 |
| London Stansted Airport | 276,907 | 1,412,891 | +1,135,984 |
| Manchester Airport | 596,660 | 686,895 | +90,235 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 252,389 | 61,956 | -190,433 |
| Glasgow Airport | 127,960 | 48,450 | -79,510 |
| Dover | 43,566 | 22,069 | -21,497 |
| Eurotunnel | 0 | 26,761 | +26,761 |
| Heysham | 6,375 | 3,607 | -2,768 |
Related HS codes
What this shows: Sibling or child HS codes in the same classification branch.
Quick facts
HS code: 9108
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Fully assembled watch mechanisms, including all parts needed to make a watch work