Rough gemstones exports from Kenya: data, top buyers and prices
Exports of rough gemstones by Kenya reached $8.7 million in 2024 (177 tonnes). Its share of world exports was 1%. That is 134% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 18% 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 | $8.7M | 177 t |
| 2023 | $3.7M | 893 t |
| 2022 | $4.3M | 279 t |
| 2021 | $4.2M | 151 t |
| 2020 | $1.8M | 62 t |
| 2019 | $4.1M | 184 t |
| 2018 | $9.5M | 396 t |
| 2017 | $2.7M | 96 t |
Where Kenya exports rough gemstones to
One buyer market dominates: United Arab Emirates accounted for 51% of the value. Among the main buyer markets, India grew fastest (+122% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United Arab Emirates | $4.5M | 51% |
| Thailand | $2.0M | 22% |
| India | $1.1M | 13% |
| Hong Kong | $537K | 6.1% |
| Belgium | $269K | 3.1% |
| United States | $111K | 1.3% |
| Sri Lanka | $82K | 0.9% |
| Switzerland | $53K | 0.6% |
| China | $38K | 0.4% |
| Germany | $14K | 0.2% |
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $49.51 per kg, 666% 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 Kenya?
The shipment records behind Kenya 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 Kenya?
Kenya exported rough gemstones worth $8.7 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 177 tonnes. That ranks it 21st of 129 countries worldwide, with 1% of world exports. The value was up 134% on 2023.
Which countries buy rough gemstones from Kenya?
The United Arab Emirates was the largest buyer with 51% of the value ($4.5 million), followed by Thailand (22%) and India (13%). The top three together account for 87%, out of 32 buyer countries in total. Switzerland grew fastest among the top ten, up 170% on the year.
What is the average export price of rough gemstones per kg?
The average declared export value was about $49.51 per kg in 2024, 666% above the world average of $6.46 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have exports of rough gemstones from Kenya changed since 2017?
Exports went from $2.7 million in 2017 to $8.7 million in 2024, an increase of 225%. The peak was 2018 at $9.5 million. Over 8 years the average was $4.9 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?
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