Industrial rough diamonds exports from Angola: data, top buyers and prices
Exports of industrial rough diamonds by Angola reached $1.24 billion in 2024 (8.2 thousand tonnes). That makes it the largest exporter of this product worldwide, out of 53 countries. Value fell 21% from 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 450% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2022, at $1.98 billion.
Public statistics, latest complete year (2024). Values in US dollars. Page updated .
Exports by year, 2017-2024
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Year by year
| Year | Value | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $1.24B | 8.2K t |
| 2023 | $1.58B | 2 t |
| 2022 | $1.98B | 2 t |
| 2021 | $328.9M | 2 t |
| 2020 | $1.11B | 2 t |
| 2019 | $1.18B | 2 t |
| 2018 | $138.9M | 979 t |
| 2017 | $8K | - |
Where Angola exports industrial rough diamonds to
One buyer market dominates: United Arab Emirates accounted for 96% of the value.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United Arab Emirates | $1.19B | 96% |
| Botswana | $19.2M | 1.6% |
| Hong Kong | $18.8M | 1.5% |
| Israel | $12.5M | 1% |
| India | $1.4M | 0.1% |
| Thailand | $99K | 0% |
| China | $91K | 0% |
| United States | $69K | 0% |
| Belgium | $3K | 0% |
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $151.68 per kg, 32% below the world average of $222.93, which often means bulk or lower-grade product.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Who is behind these numbers in Angola?
The shipment records behind Angola industrial rough diamonds exports (HS 7102.21): 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.
Common questions
What is the value of industrial rough diamonds exported by Angola?
Angola exported industrial rough diamonds worth $1.24 billion in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 8.2 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 1st of 53 countries worldwide, with 68% of world exports. The value was down 21% on 2023.
Which countries buy industrial rough diamonds from Angola?
The United Arab Emirates was the largest buyer with 96% of the value ($1.19 billion), followed by Botswana (2%) and Hong Kong (2%). The top three together account for 99%, out of 9 buyer countries in total. Hong Kong grew fastest among the top ten, up 118% on the year.
What is the average export price of industrial rough diamonds per kg?
The average declared export value was about $151.68 per kg in 2024, 32% below the world average of $222.93 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have exports of industrial rough diamonds from Angola changed since 2017?
Exports went from $8 thousand in 2017 to $1.24 billion in 2024. The peak was 2022 at $1.98 billion. Over 8 years the average was $945.5 million a year.
What is the HS code for industrial rough diamonds?
The HS code for industrial rough diamonds is subheading 7102.21. It sits in HS chapter 71 (natural, cultured pearls; precious, semi-precious stones; precious metals, metals clad with precious metal, and articles thereof; imitation jewellery; coin). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 7102 page.
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