The U.S. and France Drove Swiss Watch Exports’ December Recovery

Swiss Watch Exports Jumped 3.3% in December After the U.S. Relaxed Its Tariffs

Swiss watch exports in December 2025 increased by 3.3 percent, marking an upturn in the sector as the U.S. eased its tariffs against the country.

Swiss Watch Exports Return to Growth After US Eases Tariffs

Swiss watch exports returned to growth after four months of declines as brands rushed to send inventory to the US after it eased tariffs.

The U.S. and France Drove Swiss Watch Exports’ December Recovery

December Swiss watch exports grew 3 percent to 2.1 billion Swiss francs driven by the US and France, while 2025 exports contracted 1.7 percent overall.

US Rebound Drives Swiss Watch Exports

Swiss watch exports rose in December, with the US spearheading the recovery amid adjustments to import tariffs. Shipments of timepieces grew 3.3% year on year to CHF 2.1 billion ($2.74 billion) for the month, the Federation of the Swiss Watch Industry reported Thursday. The positive result followed four months of downturn, the federation pointed out. “Watch exports to the United States grew strongly following the recent reduction in US trade tar…

Business News: Swiss Watch Exports To U.S. Surge In December Capping Volatile And Down Year For Industry

Swiss watch exports to the U.S. surged in December as the rollback of tariffs drove a wave of shipments to retailers. The spike wasn’t enough, however, to lift total annual exports into positive territory, as wholesale shipments fell in both value and volume in 2025 amid a pullback in demand and higher production costs that crimped sales and financial performance for all but a few select high-end brands. Exports to the U.S. soared nearly 20% by …