Swiss watch exports rise 18.2% in April as US tariff preparations boost shipments

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Horlogerie-Suisse · 2025-05-28

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2025-05-28

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Swiss watch exports rose 18.2% year-on-year to CHF 2.5 billion in April 2025, driven by a 149.2% jump in US shipments ahead of anticipated tariff increases. Without that exceptional boost, exports would have fallen 6.4%. China and Hong Kong declined 30.5% and 22.8%, respectively, while year-to-date exports increased 4.0%.

Why it matters: This suggests the export rebound reflects accelerated shipments rather than stronger underlying demand, masking continued weakness in key Asian markets.

Summary written by WristBible's AI editor from the publishers' reporting (originally in French). “Why it matters” is interpretation, not confirmed reporting.

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