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Swiss watch exports struggle as luxury slowdown persists

by Riah Marton
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Swiss watch exports struggle as luxury slowdown persists
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SWISS watch exports rose modestly in January as growth slowed and weak demand for luxury and mid-priced watches dragged on the sector.

Monthly exports increased 3.1 per cent to 1.9 billion Swiss francs (S$2.9 billion) by value, the Federation of the Swiss Watch Industry said on Tuesday (Feb 20).

Growth was as high as 11.8 per cent in the first half of last year. The number of timepieces exported rose 2.9 per cent to 1.2 million as shipments of the Swatch brand’s Blancpain and Omega collaborations drove demand at the low end.

Citigroup analyst Thomas Chauvet said the numbers showed “a weak start to the year.”

Buyers of pricey Swiss watches are reining in spending amid economic and geopolitical concerns after a pandemic era boom in demand. The strong value of the Swiss franc is also putting pressure on producers which have raised prices to protect margins.

Some consumers are now balking at higher prices.

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The number of exported watches priced above 3,000 francs fell 4.5 per cent in January, even as their value rose 4.3 per cent, the Federation said in a statement. At the same time, the number of watches exported with a wholesale price of less than 200 francs surged 5.5 per cent driven by the Swatch Group’s namesake brand.

Exports to the US, the biggest market for Swiss timepieces, rose by a modest 2.2 per cent by value. Mainland China exports gained 5 per cent while shipments to Hong Kong fell 4.7 per cent.

Exports of watches hit a record 26.7 billion Swiss francs by value in 2023, but the rate of sales growth slumped to just 3.6 per cent in the second half of the year as consumers pulled back.

The luxury watch industry is the third largest export sector in Switzerland and employs about 60,000 people. High-end watchmakers from Rolex to Patek Philippe to Vacheron Constantin are set to unveil new models at the annual Watches and Wonders fair in Geneva in April. BLOOMBERG



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Riah Marton

Riah Marton

I'm Riah Marton, a dynamic journalist for Forbes40under40. I specialize in profiling emerging leaders and innovators, bringing their stories to life with compelling storytelling and keen analysis. I am dedicated to spotlighting tomorrow's influential figures.

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