Diamonds exports from the DR Congo: data and top buyer countries
The DR Congo exported $522.7 million of diamonds in 2024 (2 tonnes). Its share of world exports was 1%. Value rose 111% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 10% a year on average.
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 | $522.7M | 3 t |
| 2023 | $247.3M | 3 t |
| 2022 | $240.1M | 3 t |
| 2021 | $223.2M | 3 t |
| 2020 | $192.3M | 3 t |
| 2019 | $239.6M | 3 t |
| 2018 | $382.3M | 4 t |
| 2017 | $270.1M | 3 t |
Where the DR Congo exports diamonds to
One buyer market dominates: Belgium accounted for 61% of the value. Among the main buyer markets, Belgium grew fastest (+543% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Belgium | $317.0M | 61% |
| India | $202.1M | 39% |
| United States | $3.2M | 0.6% |
| China | $96K | 0% |
| Japan | $68K | 0% |
| Thailand | $39K | 0% |
| Israel | $35K | 0% |
| Switzerland | $25K | 0% |
| Czech Republic | $20K | 0% |
| Hong Kong | $18K | 0% |
Product types under HS 7102
| 7102.31 | Rough gemstone diamonds | 89% |
| 7102.21 | Industrial rough diamonds | 9.5% |
| 7102.10 | Unsorted diamonds | 0.6% |
| 7102.39 | Polished gemstone diamonds | 0.5% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 7102.
Who is behind these numbers in the DR Congo?
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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 the DR Congo?
The DR Congo exported diamonds worth $522.7 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 2 tonnes. That ranks it 17th of 120 countries worldwide, with 1% of world exports. The value was up 111% on 2023.
Which countries buy diamonds from the DR Congo?
Belgium was the largest buyer with 61% of the value ($317.0 million), followed by India (39%) and the United States (1%). The top three together account for 100%, out of 15 buyer countries in total. Belgium grew fastest among the top ten, up 543% on the year.
How have exports of diamonds from the DR Congo changed since 2017?
Exports went from $270.1 million in 2017 to $522.7 million in 2024, an increase of 93%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $289.7 million a year.
What is the HS code for diamonds?
The HS code for diamonds is heading 7102. In the DR Congo the largest six-digit codes were 7102.31 (89% of the value) and 7102.21 (9%).
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