Rough gemstone diamonds exports from the DR Congo: data and top buyer countries
Exports of rough gemstone diamonds by the DR Congo reached $467.4 million in 2024 (1 tonnes). Its share of world exports was 2%. That is 145% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 9% a year on average.
Public statistics, latest complete year (2024). Values in US dollars. Page updated .
Exports by year, 2017-2024
Hover or tap a year for detail.
Year by year
| Year | Value | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $467.4M | 1 t |
| 2023 | $191.0M | 1 t |
| 2022 | $164.1M | 1 t |
| 2021 | $178.6M | 1 t |
| 2020 | $162.0M | 2 t |
| 2019 | $168.2M | 1 t |
| 2018 | $308.7M | 2 t |
| 2017 | $252.7M | 3 t |
Where the DR Congo exports rough gemstone diamonds to
One buyer market dominates: Belgium accounted for 60% of the value. Among the main buyer markets, Belgium grew fastest (+730% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Belgium | $278.5M | 60% |
| India | $188.2M | 40% |
| United States | $557K | 0.1% |
| China | $89K | 0% |
| Thailand | $39K | 0% |
| Israel | $35K | 0% |
| Czech Republic | $20K | 0% |
| Hong Kong | $12K | 0% |
| South Africa | $8K | 0% |
Who is behind these numbers in the DR Congo?
The shipment records behind DR Congo rough gemstone diamonds exports (HS 7102.31): companies, dates, quantities and declared values.
Shipment records are in the platform
Tell us what you trade and we will show you the latest records on a live call.
Mirror data: built from the shipment records of the countries that trade with it.
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 the DR Congo?
The DR Congo exported rough gemstone diamonds worth $467.4 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 1 tonnes. That ranks it 11th of 59 countries worldwide, with 2% of world exports. The value was up 145% on 2023.
Which countries buy rough gemstone diamonds from the DR Congo?
Belgium was the largest buyer with 60% of the value ($278.5 million), followed by India (40%) and the United States (0%). The top three together account for 100%, out of 9 buyer countries in total. Belgium grew fastest among the top ten, up 730% on the year.
How have exports of rough gemstone diamonds from the DR Congo changed since 2017?
Exports went from $252.7 million in 2017 to $467.4 million in 2024, an increase of 85%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $236.6 million 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?
For the DR Congo, EximDataX reads the shipment records of the countries that trade with it and shows the companies on both sides. We can walk you through your product on a short call.
Same product, other countries
World rough gemstone diamonds trade: top importers and exporters
More trade data for the DR Congo
See what your buyers are buying.Then decide.
Everything we show you comes from official customs filings — records, not claims. 30 minutes. Your shipment. Your HS code. Real platform. If you don’t see something new about your market by the end of the call, we walk away. No follow-ups.