South Africa - Watches - Market Analysis, Forecast, Size, Trends and Insights
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View PricingSouth African Watch Price Drops by 12% to $2.7 per Unit
South Africa Watch Import Price in May 2023
In May 2023, the watch price stood at $2.7 per unit (CIF, South Africa), dropping by -12.2% against the previous month. In general, the import price saw a perceptible reduction. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in July 2022 when the average import price increased by 141% against the previous month. Over the period under review, average import prices attained the maximum at $8.6 per unit in October 2022; however, from November 2022 to May 2023, import prices failed to regain momentum.
As there is only one major supplying country, the average price level is determined by prices for China.
From May 2022 to May 2023, the rate of growth in terms of prices for China amounted to -4.1% per month.
| COUNTRY | Import Price of Watch in South Africa (USD per unit) | ||||||||||||
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| May 2022 | Jun 2022 | Jul 2022 | Aug 2022 | Sep 2022 | Oct 2022 | Nov 2022 | Dec 2022 | Jan 2023 | Feb 2023 | Mar 2023 | Apr 2023 | May 2023 | |
| China | 1.3 | 1.3 | 2.9 | 2.2 | 2.4 | 2.9 | 1.9 | 1.0 | 1.2 | 1.2 | 1.6 | 0.7 | 0.8 |
| Average | 4.0 | 2.6 | 6.3 | 5.3 | 6.1 | 8.6 | 6.0 | 3.3 | 3.9 | 3.8 | 7.4 | 3.1 | 2.7 |
South Africa Watch Import Prices by Type
There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major supplied products. In May 2023, the product with the highest price was wrist-watches, pocket-watches, stop-watches and other watches; with case of precious metal or of metal clad with precious metal ($203 per unit), while the price for plastic or non-precious metal watches totaled $2.1 per unit.
From May 2022 to May 2023, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by wrist-watches, pocket-watches, stop-watches and other watches; with case of precious metal or of metal clad with precious metal (+3.6%).
South Africa Watch Imports
Watch imports into South Africa soared to 2.8M units in May 2023, picking up by 51% compared with the month before. Over the period under review, imports enjoyed a perceptible increase. The growth pace was the most rapid in April 2023 with an increase of 110% against the previous month. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs in May 2023.
In value terms, watch imports soared to $7.7M (IndexBox estimates) in May 2023. Overall, imports, however, saw a slight decrease. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in September 2022 with an increase of 75% month-to-month. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs at 9.2M units in November 2022; however, from December 2022 to May 2023, imports remained at a lower figure.
South Africa Watch Imports by Type
In May 2023, plastic or non-precious metal watches (2.8M units) was the main type of watch supplied to South Africa, accounting for a 100% share of total imports. It was followed by wrist-watches, pocket-watches, stop-watches and other watches; with case of precious metal or of metal clad with precious metal (8.6K units), with a 0.3% share of total imports.
From May 2022 to May 2023, the average monthly rate of growth in terms of the volume of import of plastic or non-precious metal watches totaled +2.4%.
In value terms, plastic or non-precious metal watches ($5.9M) constituted the largest type of watch supplied to South Africa, comprising 77% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by wrist-watches, pocket-watches, stop-watches and other watches; with case of precious metal or of metal clad with precious metal ($1.7M), with a 23% share of total imports.
South Africa Watch Imports by Country
In May 2023, China (2.8M units) was the main supplier of watch to South Africa, with a approximately 100% share of total imports.
From May 2022 to May 2023, the average monthly rate of growth in terms of volume from China totaled +2.4%.
In value terms, China ($2.1M) constituted the largest supplier of watch to South Africa.
From May 2022 to May 2023, the average monthly rate of growth in terms of value from China amounted to -1.8%.
This report provides an in-depth analysis of the watch market in South Africa. 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:
- South Africa
Data coverage:
- Market volume and value
- Per Capita consumption
- Forecast of the market dynamics in the medium term
- Trade (exports and imports) in South Africa
- Export and import prices
- Market trends, drivers and restraints
- Key market players and their profiles
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1. INTRODUCTION
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- REPORT DESCRIPTION
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2. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
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- KEY FINDINGS
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3. MARKET OVERVIEW
Understanding the Current State of The Market and Its Prospects
- MARKET SIZE
- MARKET STRUCTURE
- TRADE BALANCE
- PER CAPITA CONSUMPTION
- MARKET FORECAST TO 2030
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4. MOST PROMISING PRODUCT
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- BEST-SELLING PRODUCTS
- MOST CONSUMED PRODUCT
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5. MOST PROMISING SUPPLYING COUNTRIES
Choosing the Best Countries to Establish Your Sustainable Supply Chain
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6. MOST PROMISING OVERSEAS MARKETS
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7. PRODUCTION
The Latest Trends and Insights into The Industry
- PRODUCTION VOLUME AND VALUE
8. IMPORTS
The Largest Import Supplying Countries
- IMPORTS FROM 2012–2023
- IMPORTS BY COUNTRY
- IMPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY
9. EXPORTS
The Largest Destinations for Exports
- EXPORTS FROM 2012–2023
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10. PROFILES OF MAJOR PRODUCERS
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LIST OF TABLES
- Key Findings In 2023
- Market Volume, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
- Market Value, 2012–2023
- Per Capita Consumption In 2012-2023
- Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
- Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
- Import Prices, By Country Of Origin, 2012–2023
- Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
- Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
- Export Prices, By Country Of Destination, 2012–2023
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LIST OF FIGURES
- Market Volume, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
- Market Value, 2012–2023
- Market Structure – Domestic Supply vs. Imports, In Physical Terms, 2012-2023
- Market Structure – Domestic Supply vs. Imports, In Value Terms, 2012-2023
- Trade Balance, In Physical Terms, 2012-2023
- Trade Balance, In Value Terms, 2012-2023
- Per Capita Consumption, 2012-2023
- Market Volume Forecast to 2030
- Market Value Forecast to 2030
- Products: Market Size And Growth, By Type
- Products: Average Per Capita Consumption, By Type
- Products: Exports And Growth, By Type
- Products: Export Prices And Growth, By Type
- Production Volume And Growth
- Exports And Growth
- Export Prices And Growth
- Market Size And Growth
- Per Capita Consumption
- Imports And Growth
- Import Prices
- Production, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
- Production, In Value Terms, 2012–2023
- Imports, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
- Imports, In Value Terms, 2012–2023
- Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2023
- Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
- Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
- Import Prices, By Country Of Origin, 2012–2023
- Exports, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
- Exports, In Value Terms, 2012–2023
- Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2023
- Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
- Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
- Export Prices, By Country Of Destination, 2012–2023
