Industrial rough diamonds trade by country: top importers, exporters and prices
World trade in industrial rough diamonds was worth $1.83 billion in 2024, about 8.2 thousand tonnes. That is an increase of 889% since 2017, and down 14% on 2023.
Public statistics, latest complete year (2024). Values in US dollars. Page updated .
World trade by year, 2017-2024
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Year by year
| Year | Value | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $1.83B | 8.2K t |
| 2023 | $2.13B | 20 t |
| 2022 | $2.71B | 24 t |
| 2021 | $724.7M | 15 t |
| 2020 | $1.40B | 13 t |
| 2019 | $1.65B | 34 t |
| 2018 | $487.4M | 995 t |
| 2017 | $184.8M | 12 t |
Top industrial rough diamonds exporting countries
Angola is the largest exporter with 68% of world exports, followed by Zimbabwe and the United Arab Emirates. The top three supply 86% between them, out of 53 exporting countries.
| Exporter | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Angola | $1.24B | 68% |
| Zimbabwe | $233.9M | 13% |
| United Arab Emirates | $94.3M | 5.2% |
| DR Congo | $49.5M | 2.7% |
| Lebanon | $31.1M | 1.7% |
| Russia | $30.9M | 1.7% |
| Belgium | $24.8M | 1.4% |
| Hong Kong | $24.8M | 1.4% |
| China | $19.0M | 1% |
| Botswana | $16.4M | 0.9% |
| Lesotho | $12.2M | 0.7% |
| South Africa | $9.1M | 0.5% |
Top importing countries and buyer markets
The largest importers are the United Arab Emirates (77%), India (9%) and Belgium (6%). 60 countries imported it, and the top three take 93% of the value.
| Importer | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United Arab Emirates | $1.41B | 77% |
| India | $171.9M | 9.4% |
| Belgium | $111.8M | 6.1% |
| Hong Kong | $38.3M | 2.1% |
| Lebanon | $20.5M | 1.1% |
| Botswana | $19.5M | 1.1% |
| Israel | $16.6M | 0.9% |
| China | $10.5M | 0.6% |
| United States | $5.1M | 0.3% |
| Japan | $4.0M | 0.2% |
| United Kingdom | $2.7M | 0.2% |
| Italy | $2.4M | 0.1% |
Average price per kg
The world average declared value was about $222.94 per kg in 2024. Among the main exporters, the United Arab Emirates averaged $51,469.96 per kg and Angola $151.68 per kg, so grade and origin matter.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments worldwide. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
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The shipment records behind Industrial rough diamonds (HS 7102.21) importers and exporters, worldwide: companies, dates, quantities and declared values.
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Source: CEPII BACI (reconciled UN Comtrade data), HS 2017 edition, release 202601, Etalab Open Licence 2.0. Annual values in US dollars at the customs border; quantities in tonnes where reported. HS 7102.21: Diamonds: industrial, unworked or simply sawn, cleaved or bruted, but not mounted or set. HS 7102 codes.
Common questions
Which countries export the most industrial rough diamonds?
Angola exported $1.24 billion in 2024, 68% of the world total, followed by Zimbabwe (13%) and the United Arab Emirates (5%). In all, 53 countries reported exports of this product. The full ranking and map are on this page.
Which countries import the most industrial rough diamonds?
The United Arab Emirates imported $1.41 billion in 2024, 77% of world imports, ahead of India (9%) and Belgium (6%). The top three importers together take 93%. Each country with its own page is linked from the table.
How big is the world trade in industrial rough diamonds?
It was worth $1.83 billion in 2024, about 8.2 thousand tonnes. That is an increase of 889% since 2017. The peak year was 2022 at $2.71 billion. 53 countries reported exports and 60 reported imports.
What is the average price of industrial rough diamonds per kg?
The world average declared value was about $222.94 per kg in 2024. Among the main exporters, the United Arab Emirates averaged $51,469.96 per kg and Angola $151.68 per kg, so grade and origin matter. The average mixes every grade and size, so use it as a market reference rather than an offer.
What is the HS code for industrial rough diamonds?
The HS code for industrial rough diamonds is subheading 7102.21, in chapter 71 (natural, cultured pearls; precious, semi-precious stones; precious metals, metals clad with precious metal, and articles thereof; imitation jewellery; coin). The first six digits are the same in every country; national tariffs add more. The full list of codes is on the HS 7102 page.
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