Diamonds exports from Lebanon: data and top buyer countries
In 2024, Lebanon exported diamonds worth $187.6 million (0 tonnes). Value fell 35% from 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 34% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2022, at $437.3 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 | $187.6M | 0 t |
| 2023 | $289.6M | 1 t |
| 2022 | $437.3M | 1 t |
| 2021 | $422.9M | 1 t |
| 2020 | $252.7M | 1 t |
| 2019 | $229.2M | 1 t |
| 2018 | $265.3M | 1 t |
| 2017 | $23.7M | 1 t |
Where Lebanon exports diamonds to
One buyer market dominates: United Arab Emirates accounted for 97% of the value.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United Arab Emirates | $181.0M | 97% |
| Belgium | $4.6M | 2.5% |
| India | $865K | 0.5% |
| United States | $704K | 0.4% |
| Switzerland | $191K | 0.1% |
| Qatar | $84K | 0% |
| Cyprus | $76K | 0% |
| Canada | $7K | 0% |
| Sweden | $6K | 0% |
| Hong Kong | $5K | 0% |
Product types under HS 7102
| 7102.31 | Diamonds: non-industrial, unworked or simply sawn, cleaved or bruted, but not mounted or set | 68% |
| 7102.21 | Diamonds: industrial, unworked or simply sawn, cleaved or bruted, but not mounted or set | 17% |
| 7102.39 | Diamonds: non-industrial, (other than unworked or simply sawn, cleaved or bruted), but not mounted or set | 15% |
| 7102.10 | Diamonds: whether or not worked, but not mounted or set, unsorted | 0% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 7102.
Diamonds imports to Lebanon
Lebanon imported $125.9 million of diamonds in 2024 (0 tonnes). The largest suppliers were India (31%), United Arab Emirates (31%), Republic of the Congo (25%).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| India | $39.2M | 31% |
| United Arab Emirates | $38.5M | 31% |
| Republic of the Congo | $31.8M | 25% |
| Belgium | $14.6M | 12% |
| France | $366K | 0.3% |
| South Africa | $297K | 0.2% |
| United States | $179K | 0.1% |
| Turkey | $138K | 0.1% |
| Switzerland | $128K | 0.1% |
| Sweden | $104K | 0.1% |
Who is behind these numbers in Lebanon?
Public statistics stop at country totals and the last published year. EximDataX shows the shipment records underneath: the companies, dates, quantities and declared values, updated weekly.
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Mirror data: built from the shipment records of the countries that trade with it.
Updated weekly on EximDataX (some markets daily), while public statistics stop at 2024.
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 Lebanon?
Lebanon exported diamonds worth $187.6 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 0 tonnes. That ranks it 24th of 120 countries worldwide, with 0% of world exports. The value was down 35% on 2023.
Which countries buy diamonds from Lebanon?
The United Arab Emirates was the largest buyer with 97% of the value ($181.0 million), followed by Belgium (2%) and India (0%). The top three together account for 99%, out of 10 buyer countries in total. India grew fastest among the top ten, up 490% on the year.
How have exports of diamonds from Lebanon changed since 2017?
Exports went from $23.7 million in 2017 to $187.6 million in 2024, an increase of 690%. The peak was 2022 at $437.3 million. Monthly and weekly movements since then are in EximDataX.
Does Lebanon also import diamonds?
Yes. Lebanon imported $125.9 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly from India, the United Arab Emirates and the Republic of the Congo. On balance Lebanon is a net exporter of this product, by about $61.7 million a year.
What is the HS code for diamonds?
The HS code for diamonds is heading 7102. In Lebanon the largest six-digit codes were 7102.31 (68% of the value) and 7102.21 (17%). 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?
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