Unsorted diamonds trade by country: top importers, exporters and prices
World trade in unsorted diamonds was worth $768.7 million in 2024, about 12 tonnes. That is a fall of 76% since 2017, and down 45% 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 | $768.7M | 12 t |
| 2023 | $1.39B | 5 t |
| 2022 | $1.58B | 10 t |
| 2021 | $1.17B | 15 t |
| 2020 | $1.19B | 6 t |
| 2019 | $2.70B | 52 t |
| 2018 | $3.30B | 34 t |
| 2017 | $3.24B | 23 t |
Top unsorted diamonds exporting countries
Exports are led by Canada (61%), South Africa (20%) and Zimbabwe (6%). 51 countries reported exports, and the top three account for 86%.
| Exporter | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Canada | $465.4M | 61% |
| South Africa | $151.2M | 20% |
| Zimbabwe | $44.5M | 5.8% |
| Belgium | $36.5M | 4.7% |
| Italy | $15.1M | 2% |
| United Arab Emirates | $13.2M | 1.7% |
| India | $10.7M | 1.4% |
| Brazil | $5.1M | 0.7% |
| Angola | $4.3M | 0.6% |
| DR Congo | $3.3M | 0.4% |
| Guyana | $3.2M | 0.4% |
| Republic of the Congo | $3.2M | 0.4% |
Top importing countries and buyer markets
The largest importers are Belgium (31%), Botswana (25%) and India (19%). 62 countries imported it, and the top three take 74% of the value.
| Importer | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Belgium | $240.1M | 31% |
| Botswana | $188.7M | 25% |
| India | $144.0M | 19% |
| United Arab Emirates | $123.7M | 16% |
| Italy | $18.5M | 2.4% |
| France | $13.1M | 1.7% |
| Lebanon | $6.1M | 0.8% |
| Saudi Arabia | $5.7M | 0.7% |
| Poland | $3.8M | 0.5% |
| Netherlands | $3.5M | 0.5% |
| Spain | $3.2M | 0.4% |
| South Africa | $2.4M | 0.3% |
Average price per kg
The world average declared value was about $63,010.36 per kg in 2024.
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 Unsorted diamonds (HS 7102.10) 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 7102.10: Diamonds: whether or not worked, but not mounted or set, unsorted. HS 7102 codes.
Common questions
Which countries export the most unsorted diamonds?
Canada exported $465.4 million in 2024, 61% of the world total, followed by South Africa (20%) and Zimbabwe (6%). In all, 51 countries reported exports of this product. The full ranking and map are on this page.
Which countries import the most unsorted diamonds?
Belgium imported $240.1 million in 2024, 31% of world imports, ahead of Botswana (25%) and India (19%). The top three importers together take 74%. Each country with its own page is linked from the table.
How big is the world trade in unsorted diamonds?
It was worth $768.7 million in 2024, about 12 tonnes. That is a fall of 76% since 2017. The peak year was 2018 at $3.30 billion. 51 countries reported exports and 62 reported imports.
What is the average price of unsorted diamonds per kg?
The world average declared value was about $63,010.36 per kg in 2024. The average mixes every grade and size, so use it as a market reference rather than an offer.
What is the HS code for unsorted diamonds?
The HS code for unsorted diamonds is subheading 7102.10, 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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