Industrial processed diamonds exports from Botswana: data and top buyer countries
Exports of industrial processed diamonds by Botswana reached $9.2 million in 2024. It ranks 6th of 55 countries for exports of this product. Value fell 73% from 2023. Over 2018-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 178% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2022, at $59.9 million.
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 | $9.2M | - |
| 2023 | $33.7M | - |
| 2022 | $59.9M | - |
| 2021 | $13.2M | - |
| 2020 | $109K | - |
| 2019 | $2.3M | - |
| 2018 | $20K | - |
Where Botswana exports industrial processed diamonds to
One buyer market dominates: Cambodia accounted for 99% of the value.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Cambodia | $9.1M | 99% |
| United States | $100K | 1.1% |
| United Kingdom | $16K | 0.2% |
Who is behind these numbers in Botswana?
The shipment records behind Botswana industrial processed diamonds exports (HS 7102.29): 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 7102.29: Diamonds: industrial, (other than unworked or simply sawn, cleaved or bruted), but not mounted or set.
Common questions
What is the value of industrial processed diamonds exported by Botswana?
Botswana exported industrial processed diamonds worth $9.2 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data. That ranks it 6th of 55 countries worldwide, with 5% of world exports. The value was down 73% on 2023.
Which countries buy industrial processed diamonds from Botswana?
Cambodia was the largest buyer with 99% of the value ($9.1 million), followed by the United States (1%) and the United Kingdom (0%). The top three together account for 100%, out of 3 buyer countries in total. The United States grew fastest among the top ten, up 565% on the year.
How have exports of industrial processed diamonds from Botswana changed since 2017?
Exports went from $20 thousand in 2018 to $9.2 million in 2024. The peak was 2022 at $59.9 million. Over 7 years the average was $16.9 million a year.
What is the HS code for industrial processed diamonds?
The HS code for industrial processed diamonds is subheading 7102.29. 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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