Rough gemstones exports from Ethiopia: data, top buyers and prices
Ethiopia exported $5.4 million of rough gemstones in 2024 (356 tonnes). Value rose 47% on 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable.
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 | $5.4M | 356 t |
| 2023 | $3.7M | 173 t |
| 2022 | $5.2M | 93 t |
| 2021 | $4.3M | 12 t |
| 2020 | $1.6M | 33 t |
| 2019 | $3.1M | 13 t |
| 2018 | $3.7M | 7 t |
| 2017 | $6.0M | 67 t |
Where Ethiopia exports rough gemstones to
India alone took 64% of it. Among the main buyer markets, Thailand grew fastest (+366% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| India | $3.4M | 64% |
| United States | $477K | 8.9% |
| Thailand | $460K | 8.5% |
| Belgium | $441K | 8.2% |
| China | $265K | 4.9% |
| Israel | $125K | 2.3% |
| Germany | $56K | 1% |
| Czech Republic | $42K | 0.8% |
| Sweden | $16K | 0.3% |
| South Korea | $15K | 0.3% |
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $15.14 per kg, 134% above the world average of $6.46. This usually points to higher-grade or processed goods.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Who is behind these numbers in Ethiopia?
The shipment records behind Ethiopia rough gemstones exports (HS 7103.10): 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 7103.10: Stones: precious (other than diamonds) and semi-precious stones, unworked or simply sawn or roughly shaped, not strung, mounted or set.
Common questions
What is the value of rough gemstones exported by Ethiopia?
Ethiopia exported rough gemstones worth $5.4 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 356 tonnes. That ranks it 29th of 129 countries worldwide, with 0% of world exports. The value was up 47% on 2023.
Which countries buy rough gemstones from Ethiopia?
India was the largest buyer with 64% of the value ($3.4 million), followed by the United States (9%) and Thailand (9%). The top three together account for 81%, out of 19 buyer countries in total. Sweden grew fastest among the top ten, up 791% on the year.
What is the average export price of rough gemstones per kg?
The average declared export value was about $15.14 per kg in 2024, 134% above the world average of $6.46 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have exports of rough gemstones from Ethiopia changed since 2017?
Exports went from $6.0 million in 2017 to $5.4 million in 2024, a fall of 10%. The peak was 2017 at $6.0 million. Over 8 years the average was $4.1 million a year.
What is the HS code for rough gemstones?
The HS code for rough gemstones is subheading 7103.10. 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 7103 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 Ethiopia. Tell us your product to see it live.
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