Rough gemstone diamonds exports from Botswana: data and top buyer countries
Botswana exported $2.06 billion of rough gemstone diamonds in 2024 (2 tonnes). It ranks 3rd of 59 countries for exports of this product. Value fell 44% from 2023. Over 2017-2024 it shrank by about 11% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2021, at $5.45 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 | $2.06B | 2 t |
| 2023 | $3.69B | 6 t |
| 2022 | $4.96B | 6 t |
| 2021 | $5.45B | 10 t |
| 2020 | $3.08B | 7 t |
| 2019 | $3.81B | 22 t |
| 2018 | $5.18B | 17 t |
| 2017 | $4.52B | 18 t |
Where Botswana exports rough gemstone diamonds to
One buyer market dominates: India accounted for 55% of the value. Among the main buyer markets, United States grew fastest (+62% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| India | $1.14B | 55% |
| Belgium | $618.9M | 30% |
| Israel | $99.8M | 4.8% |
| South Africa | $78.8M | 3.8% |
| United States | $62.5M | 3% |
| Hong Kong | $21.7M | 1.1% |
| Singapore | $21.2M | 1% |
| United Kingdom | $15.1M | 0.7% |
| Thailand | $2.1M | 0.1% |
| Japan | $997K | 0.1% |
Rough gemstone diamonds imports to Botswana
Botswana imported $941.0 million of rough gemstone diamonds in 2024 (1 tonnes). It ranks 5th of 56 countries for imports of this product. Namibia alone supplied 70% of it. Among the main suppliers, Singapore grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Namibia | $661.1M | 70% |
| South Africa | $200.4M | 21% |
| Singapore | $36.1M | 3.8% |
| Belgium | $20.4M | 2.2% |
| United Kingdom | $9.7M | 1% |
| United States | $9.6M | 1% |
| India | $2.8M | 0.3% |
| Hong Kong | $594K | 0.1% |
| Israel | $317K | 0% |
Who is behind these numbers in Botswana?
The shipment records behind Botswana rough gemstone diamonds exports (HS 7102.31): 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 7102.31: Diamonds: non-industrial, unworked or simply sawn, cleaved or bruted, but not mounted or set.
Common questions
What is the value of rough gemstone diamonds exported by Botswana?
Botswana exported rough gemstone diamonds worth $2.06 billion in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 2 tonnes. That ranks it 3rd of 59 countries worldwide, with 9% of world exports. The value was down 44% on 2023.
Which countries buy rough gemstone diamonds from Botswana?
India was the largest buyer with 55% of the value ($1.14 billion), followed by Belgium (30%) and Israel (5%). The top three together account for 90%, out of 22 buyer countries in total. The United Kingdom grew fastest among the top ten, up 245% on the year.
How have exports of rough gemstone diamonds from Botswana changed since 2017?
Exports went from $4.52 billion in 2017 to $2.06 billion in 2024, a fall of 54%. The peak was 2021 at $5.45 billion. Over 8 years the average was $4.09 billion a year.
Does Botswana also import rough gemstone diamonds?
Yes. Botswana imported $941.0 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly from Namibia, South Africa and Singapore. On balance Botswana is a net exporter of this product, by about $1.12 billion a year.
What is the HS code for rough gemstone diamonds?
The HS code for rough gemstone diamonds is subheading 7102.31. 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?
The totals here are public statistics; the company-level detail sits in EximDataX, which has a direct customs feed for Botswana. Tell us your product to see it live.
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