Polished gemstone diamonds exports from Botswana: data and top buyer countries
Exports of polished gemstone diamonds by Botswana reached $647.1 million in 2024 (2 tonnes). Its share of world exports was 1%. Value fell 50% from 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 8% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2022, at $1.57 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 | $647.1M | 2 t |
| 2023 | $1.28B | 2 t |
| 2022 | $1.57B | 3 t |
| 2021 | $911.1M | 2 t |
| 2020 | $571.4M | 5 t |
| 2019 | $1.03B | 4 t |
| 2018 | $925.0M | 3 t |
| 2017 | $371.1M | 0 t |
Where Botswana exports polished gemstone diamonds to
One buyer market dominates: United States accounted for 54% of the value. Among the main buyer markets, France grew fastest (+89% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United States | $349.0M | 54% |
| Belgium | $97.5M | 15% |
| France | $50.0M | 7.7% |
| Israel | $49.6M | 7.7% |
| Hong Kong | $46.6M | 7.2% |
| India | $13.5M | 2.1% |
| United Kingdom | $10.3M | 1.6% |
| Switzerland | $9.5M | 1.5% |
| Japan | $6.0M | 0.9% |
| China | $4.5M | 0.7% |
Polished gemstone diamonds imports to Botswana
In 2024, Botswana imported polished gemstone diamonds worth $216.7 million (0 tonnes). India alone supplied 53% of it. Among the main suppliers, India grew fastest (+60% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| India | $114.6M | 53% |
| Namibia | $39.8M | 18% |
| United States | $38.7M | 18% |
| Belgium | $12.5M | 5.8% |
| South Africa | $4.8M | 2.2% |
| Hong Kong | $4.3M | 2% |
| Israel | $829K | 0.4% |
| Australia | $524K | 0.2% |
| Thailand | $370K | 0.2% |
| United Kingdom | $211K | 0.1% |
Who is behind these numbers in Botswana?
The shipment records behind Botswana polished gemstone diamonds exports (HS 7102.39): 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 7102.39: Diamonds: non-industrial, (other than unworked or simply sawn, cleaved or bruted), but not mounted or set.
Common questions
What is the value of polished gemstone diamonds exported by Botswana?
Botswana exported polished gemstone diamonds worth $647.1 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 2 tonnes. That ranks it 11th of 117 countries worldwide, with 1% of world exports. The value was down 50% on 2023.
Which countries buy polished gemstone diamonds from Botswana?
The United States was the largest buyer with 54% of the value ($349.0 million), followed by Belgium (15%) and France (8%). The top three together account for 77%, out of 33 buyer countries in total. Switzerland grew fastest among the top ten, up 499% on the year.
How have exports of polished gemstone diamonds from Botswana changed since 2017?
Exports went from $371.1 million in 2017 to $647.1 million in 2024, an increase of 74%. The peak was 2022 at $1.57 billion. Over 8 years the average was $913.9 million a year.
Does Botswana also import polished gemstone diamonds?
Yes. Botswana imported $216.7 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly from India, Namibia and the United States. On balance Botswana is a net exporter of this product, by about $430.4 million a year.
What is the HS code for polished gemstone diamonds?
The HS code for polished gemstone diamonds is subheading 7102.39. 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.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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