Diamonds exports from Botswana: data and top buyer countries
Exports of diamonds by Botswana reached $2.74 billion in 2024 (4 tonnes). It ranks 9th of 120 countries for exports of this product. That is 46% less than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 it shrank by about 8% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2022, at $6.63 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 | $2.74B | 4 t |
| 2023 | $5.08B | 9 t |
| 2022 | $6.63B | 9 t |
| 2021 | $6.39B | 13 t |
| 2020 | $3.66B | 14 t |
| 2019 | $4.86B | 27 t |
| 2018 | $6.13B | 22 t |
| 2017 | $4.91B | 19 t |
Where Botswana exports diamonds to
The largest buyer markets were India (42%), Belgium (26%), United States (15%).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| India | $1.16B | 42% |
| Belgium | $724.6M | 27% |
| United States | $412.2M | 15% |
| Israel | $149.5M | 5.5% |
| South Africa | $80.0M | 2.9% |
| Hong Kong | $68.4M | 2.5% |
| France | $50.0M | 1.8% |
| United Kingdom | $25.7M | 0.9% |
| Singapore | $21.3M | 0.8% |
| Switzerland | $9.5M | 0.4% |
Product types under HS 7102
| 7102.31 | Rough gemstone diamonds | 75% |
| 7102.39 | Polished gemstone diamonds | 24% |
| 7102.21 | Industrial rough diamonds | 0.6% |
| 7102.29 | Industrial processed diamonds | 0.3% |
| 7102.10 | Unsorted diamonds | 0% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 7102.
Diamonds imports to Botswana
Botswana imported $1.37 billion of diamonds in 2024 (11 tonnes). That makes it the 9th largest importer of this product worldwide, out of 140 countries. One supplier dominates: Namibia accounted for 51% of the value. Among the main suppliers, Singapore grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Namibia | $700.9M | 51% |
| South Africa | $205.7M | 15% |
| Canada | $188.3M | 14% |
| India | $117.4M | 8.6% |
| United States | $48.3M | 3.5% |
| Singapore | $36.2M | 2.7% |
| Belgium | $33.0M | 2.4% |
| Angola | $19.2M | 1.4% |
| United Kingdom | $9.9M | 0.7% |
| Hong Kong | $4.9M | 0.4% |
Who is behind these numbers in Botswana?
The shipment records behind Botswana diamonds exports (HS 7102): 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: Diamonds, whether or not worked, but not mounted or set.
Common questions
What is the value of diamonds exported by Botswana?
Botswana exported diamonds worth $2.74 billion in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 4 tonnes. That ranks it 9th of 120 countries worldwide, with 4% of world exports. The value was down 46% on 2023.
Which countries buy diamonds from Botswana?
India was the largest buyer with 42% of the value ($1.16 billion), followed by Belgium (26%) and the United States (15%). The top three together account for 84%, out of 41 buyer countries in total. Switzerland grew fastest among the top ten, up 496% on the year.
How have exports of diamonds from Botswana changed since 2017?
Exports went from $4.91 billion in 2017 to $2.74 billion in 2024, a fall of 44%. The peak was 2022 at $6.63 billion. Over 8 years the average was $5.05 billion a year.
Does Botswana also import diamonds?
Yes. Botswana imported $1.37 billion worth of this product in 2024, mainly from Namibia, South Africa and Canada. On balance Botswana is a net exporter of this product, by about $1.37 billion a year.
What is the HS code for diamonds?
The HS code for diamonds is heading 7102. In Botswana the largest six-digit codes were 7102.31 (75% of the value) and 7102.39 (24%).
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