South Africa Watches Market (2025-2031) | Forecast, Trends, Outlook, Size, Revenue, Analysis, Share, Companies, Industry, COVID-19 IMPACT, Value & Growth

Market Forecast By Type (Smart Watches, Luxury Watches, Fitness Watches), By Operations (Mechanical, Quartz), By Distribution Channel (Hypermarket/ Supermarket, Convenience Stores, Online), By End-Users (Women, Unisex) And Competitive Landscape
Product Code: ETC016148 Publication Date: Oct 2020 Updated Date: Jan 2025 Product Type: Report
Publisher: 6Wresearch No. of Pages: 70 No. of Figures: 35 No. of Tables: 5

South Africa Watches Market Competition 2023

South Africa Watches market currently, in 2023, has witnessed an HHI of 4135, Which has increased slightly as compared to the HHI of 3800 in 2017. The market is moving towards concentrated. Herfindahl index measures the competitiveness of exporting countries. The range lies from 0 to 10000, where a lower index number represents a larger number of players or exporting countries in the market while a large index number means fewer numbers of players or countries exporting in the market.

 South Africa Watches Market Competition 2023

South Africa Export Potential Assessment For Watches Market (Values in USD Thousand)


South Africa Export Potential Assessment For Watches Market (Values in USD Thousand)

South Africa Watches Market Overview

The South Africa Watches Market is characterized by a diverse range of products catering to different consumer segments. From luxury timepieces to affordable fashion watches, the market is driven by a growing middle-class population and increasing disposable incomes. International brands dominate the market, but local manufacturers are also gaining traction by offering unique designs and competitive pricing. Technological advancements, such as smartwatches, are reshaping consumer preferences and boosting market growth.

Drivers of the market

The watches market in South Africa is experiencing growth due to a combination of rising disposable incomes and changing consumer preferences. As more South Africans move into the middle class, there is an increased demand for luxury and fashion watches as status symbols and accessories. Additionally, the growing popularity of smartwatches, driven by the increasing adoption of fitness tracking and health monitoring technologies, is expanding the market. The influence of international fashion trends and the presence of global watch brands in the South African market also play a significant role in driving consumer interest and sales. Furthermore, marketing and promotional activities by watch manufacturers and retailers enhance brand visibility and attract a wider customer base.

Challenges of the market

The watches market in South Africa encounters several challenges, primarily stemming from economic instability and fluctuating consumer purchasing power. High import duties and taxes on luxury watches make them less accessible to a broader audience, limiting market growth. Additionally, the proliferation of counterfeit products undermines the market for genuine brands, eroding consumer trust and brand value. The shift in consumer preferences towards smartwatches and wearable technology also poses a threat to traditional watchmakers. Furthermore, the retail landscape is challenged by the rise of e-commerce, which requires traditional retailers to adapt quickly to maintain their market share.

Government Policy of the market

The South African government does not heavily regulate the watches market compared to more essential sectors like water and healthcare. However, import tariffs and trade policies significantly affect this market, as many watches are imported. The South African Bureau of Standards (SABS) oversees the quality and safety of consumer products, including watches, ensuring they meet national standards. Consumer protection laws also play a role in safeguarding buyers from counterfeit products and ensuring fair trade practices.

Key Highlights of the Report:

  • South Africa Watches Market Outlook
  • Market Size of South Africa Watches Market, 2024
  • Forecast of South Africa Watches Market, 2031
  • Historical Data and Forecast of South Africa Watches Revenues & Volume for the Period 2021-2031
  • South Africa Watches Market Trend Evolution
  • South Africa Watches Market Drivers and Challenges
  • South Africa Watches Price Trends
  • South Africa Watches Porter's Five Forces
  • South Africa Watches Industry Life Cycle
  • Historical Data and Forecast of South Africa Watches Market Revenues & Volume By Type for the Period 2021-2031
  • Historical Data and Forecast of South Africa Watches Market Revenues & Volume By Smart Watches for the Period 2021-2031
  • Historical Data and Forecast of South Africa Watches Market Revenues & Volume By Luxury Watches for the Period 2021-2031
  • Historical Data and Forecast of South Africa Watches Market Revenues & Volume By Fitness Watches for the Period 2021-2031
  • Historical Data and Forecast of South Africa Watches Market Revenues & Volume By Operations for the Period 2021-2031
  • Historical Data and Forecast of South Africa Watches Market Revenues & Volume By Mechanical for the Period 2021-2031
  • Historical Data and Forecast of South Africa Watches Market Revenues & Volume By Quartz for the Period 2021-2031
  • Historical Data and Forecast of South Africa Watches Market Revenues & Volume By Distribution Channel for the Period 2021-2031
  • Historical Data and Forecast of South Africa Watches Market Revenues & Volume By Hypermarket/ Supermarket for the Period 2021-2031
  • Historical Data and Forecast of South Africa Watches Market Revenues & Volume By Convenience Stores for the Period 2021-2031
  • Historical Data and Forecast of South Africa Watches Market Revenues & Volume By Online for the Period 2021-2031
  • Historical Data and Forecast of South Africa Watches Market Revenues & Volume By End-Users for the Period 2021-2031
  • Historical Data and Forecast of South Africa Watches Market Revenues & Volume By Women for the Period 2021-2031
  • Historical Data and Forecast of South Africa Watches Market Revenues & Volume By Unisex for the Period 2021-2031
  • South Africa Watches Import Export Trade Statistics
  • Market Opportunity Assessment By Type
  • Market Opportunity Assessment By Operations
  • Market Opportunity Assessment By Distribution Channel
  • Market Opportunity Assessment By End-Users
  • South Africa Watches Top Companies Market Share
  • South Africa Watches Competitive Benchmarking By Technical and Operational Parameters
  • South Africa Watches Company Profiles
  • South Africa Watches Key Strategic Recommendations
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1 Executive Summary

2 Introduction

2.1 Key Highlights of the Report

2.2 Report Description

2.3 Market Scope & Segmentation

2.4 Research Methodology

2.5 Assumptions

3 South Africa Watches Market Overview

3.1 South Africa Country Macro Economic Indicators

3.2 South Africa Watches Market Revenues & Volume, 2021 & 2031F

3.3 South Africa Watches Market - Industry Life Cycle

3.4 South Africa Watches Market - Porter's Five Forces

3.5 South Africa Watches Market Revenues & Volume Share, By Type, 2021 & 2031F

3.6 South Africa Watches Market Revenues & Volume Share, By Operations, 2021 & 2031F

3.7 South Africa Watches Market Revenues & Volume Share, By Distribution Channel, 2021 & 2031F

3.9 South Africa Watches Market Revenues & Volume Share, By End-Users, 2021 & 2031F

4 South Africa Watches Market Dynamics

4.1 Impact Analysis

4.2 Market Drivers

4.3 Market Restraints

5 South Africa Watches Market Trends

6 South Africa Watches Market, By Types

6.1 South Africa Watches Market, By Type

6.1.1 Overview and Analysis

6.1.2 South Africa Watches Market Revenues & Volume, By Type, 2021-2031F

6.1.3 South Africa Watches Market Revenues & Volume, By Smart Watches, 2021-2031F

6.1.4 South Africa Watches Market Revenues & Volume, By Luxury Watches, 2021-2031F

6.1.5 South Africa Watches Market Revenues & Volume, By Fitness Watches, 2021-2031F

6.2 South Africa Watches Market, By Operations

6.2.1 Overview and Analysis

6.2.2 South Africa Watches Market Revenues & Volume, By Mechanical, 2021-2031F

6.2.3 South Africa Watches Market Revenues & Volume, By Quartz, 2021-2031F

6.3 South Africa Watches Market, By Distribution Channel

6.3.1 Overview and Analysis

6.3.2 South Africa Watches Market Revenues & Volume, By Hypermarket/ Supermarket, 2021-2031F

6.3.3 South Africa Watches Market Revenues & Volume, By Convenience Stores, 2021-2031F

6.3.4 South Africa Watches Market Revenues & Volume, By Online, 2021-2031F

6.5 South Africa Watches Market, By End-Users

6.5.1 Overview and Analysis

6.5.2 South Africa Watches Market Revenues & Volume, By Women, 2021-2031F

6.5.3 South Africa Watches Market Revenues & Volume, By Unisex, 2021-2031F

7 South Africa Watches Market Import-Export Trade Statistics

7.1 South Africa Watches Market Export to Major Countries

7.2 South Africa Watches Market Imports from Major Countries

8 South Africa Watches Market Key Performance Indicators

9 South Africa Watches Market - Opportunity Assessment

9.1 South Africa Watches Market Opportunity Assessment, By Type, 2021 & 2031F

9.2 South Africa Watches Market Opportunity Assessment, By Operations, 2021 & 2031F

9.3 South Africa Watches Market Opportunity Assessment, By Distribution Channel, 2021 & 2031F

9.5 South Africa Watches Market Opportunity Assessment, By End-Users, 2021 & 2031F

10 South Africa Watches Market - Competitive Landscape

10.1 South Africa Watches Market Revenue Share, By Companies, 2024

10.2 South Africa Watches Market Competitive Benchmarking, By Operating and Technical Parameters

11 Company Profiles

12 Recommendations

13 Disclaimer

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