Polished gemstone diamonds exports from the DR Congo: data and top buyer countries
The DR Congo exported $2.4 million of polished gemstone diamonds in 2024. That is 222% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 it shrank by about 16% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2018, at $13.4 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 | $2.4M | - |
| 2023 | $749K | - |
| 2022 | $1.2M | - |
| 2021 | $4.3M | - |
| 2020 | $5.4M | - |
| 2019 | $2.5M | - |
| 2018 | $13.4M | - |
| 2017 | $8.2M | - |
Where the DR Congo exports polished gemstone diamonds to
United States alone took 96% of it. Among the main buyer markets, United States grew fastest (+652% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United States | $2.3M | 96% |
| Japan | $68K | 2.8% |
| Switzerland | $25K | 1.1% |
| United Kingdom | $11K | 0.5% |
| Poland | $0K | 0% |
Who is behind these numbers in the DR Congo?
The shipment records behind DR Congo 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 the DR Congo?
The DR Congo exported polished gemstone diamonds worth $2.4 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data. That ranks it 50th of 117 countries worldwide, with 0% of world exports. The value was up 222% on 2023.
Which countries buy polished gemstone diamonds from the DR Congo?
The United States was the largest buyer with 96% of the value ($2.3 million), followed by Japan (3%) and Switzerland (1%). The top three together account for 100%, out of 5 buyer countries in total. The United States grew fastest among the top ten, up 652% on the year.
How have exports of polished gemstone diamonds from the DR Congo changed since 2017?
Exports went from $8.2 million in 2017 to $2.4 million in 2024, a fall of 70%. The peak was 2018 at $13.4 million. Over 8 years the average was $4.8 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.
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