The imports of battery-operated wristwatches with cases of precious metal or clad with precious metal to Japan have been forecasted to decline from 23.38 thousand in 2024 to 14.25 thousand by 2028. The year-over-year decrease averaged around 10% each year from 2024 onwards. In 2023, the import value was 26.0 thousand, indicating a clear downward trend.

Trends to watch for:

The impact of evolving consumer preferences towards smartwatches and new wearable technology on traditional wristwatch imports.
Potential influence of economic factors, such as currency fluctuations and trade agreements, on import levels.
Efforts by manufacturers to innovate or update product offerings in order to mitigate declining import trends.