the Federation of the Swiss Watch Industry
Swatch Group Profits Slump 89% in 2025 on Decision to Maintain Jobs
[ad_1] PARIS — The cost of maintaining production capacities and jobs without asking for subsidies for reduced hours is clear at the Swatch Group, which published 2025 figures on Friday....
November Swiss Watch’s 52 Percent Export Slump to the U.S. Reflects Tariff Rollercoaster
[ad_1] PARIS – It’s the darker months of the year, including for Swiss watch exports. Shipments from the country fell 7.3 percent to 2.2 billion Swiss francs in November, according...
Swiss Watch Exports to U.S. Halved in September
[ad_1] PARIS – The U.S. lost its crown as the top market for Swiss watch exports in September. Exports to the country slumped 55.6 percent in the month, according to...
Swiss Watch Exports Slump Globally in August
[ad_1] PARIS — Swiss watch exports cooled significantly in August. Shipments of wristwatches fell 16.4 percent, reaching 1.57 billion Swiss francs or $1.98 billion, and over 13 percent in units...
Swiss Watch Exports to U.S. Jump in July Ahead of 39 Percent Tariff
[ad_1] PARIS – While Switzerland is still reeling from the 39 percent tariff announced by the U.S. on July 31, July figures show Swiss watchmakers and their clients anticipated the...
Swatch Group H1 Profits Down 88%, As Greater China Woes Continue
[ad_1] PARIS – China continues to weigh heavily on the Swatch Group, with the company posting Thursday an 88 percent slump in first-half net income to 17 million Swiss francs,...
Looming U.S. Tariffs Drove Swiss Watch Export Surge in April
[ad_1] PARIS – Watchmakers and retailers rushing to beat a looming, but moving, deadline for U.S. tariffs fueled timepiece exports in April. A total of 1.3 million watches with a...
