Polished gemstone diamonds imports in Lebanon: data and top supplier countries
In 2024, Lebanon imported polished gemstone diamonds worth $58.9 million. That is 64% less than in 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2018, at $256.9 million.
Public statistics, latest complete year (2024). Values in US dollars. Page updated .
Imports by year, 2017-2024
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Year by year
| Year | Value | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $58.9M | - |
| 2023 | $165.1M | 0 t |
| 2022 | $132.0M | - |
| 2021 | $81.4M | - |
| 2020 | $84.6M | 1 t |
| 2019 | $139.2M | 1 t |
| 2018 | $256.9M | 1 t |
| 2017 | $78.0M | 0 t |
Where Lebanon imports polished gemstone diamonds from
One supplier dominates: India accounted for 67% of the value.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| India | $39.2M | 67% |
| Belgium | $14.6M | 25% |
| United Arab Emirates | $3.5M | 5.9% |
| France | $366K | 0.6% |
| South Africa | $297K | 0.5% |
| United States | $147K | 0.3% |
| Turkey | $138K | 0.2% |
| Switzerland | $128K | 0.2% |
| Singapore | $97K | 0.2% |
| Thailand | $90K | 0.2% |
Polished gemstone diamonds exports from Lebanon
Lebanon exported $28.9 million of polished gemstone diamonds in 2024. United Arab Emirates alone took 77% of it. Among the main buyer markets, Belgium grew fastest (+336% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United Arab Emirates | $22.4M | 77% |
| Belgium | $4.6M | 16% |
| India | $865K | 3% |
| United States | $704K | 2.4% |
| Switzerland | $191K | 0.7% |
| Qatar | $84K | 0.3% |
| Cyprus | $76K | 0.3% |
| Canada | $7K | 0% |
| Sweden | $6K | 0% |
| Hong Kong | $5K | 0% |
Who is behind these numbers in Lebanon?
The shipment records behind Lebanon polished gemstone diamonds imports (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 imported by Lebanon?
Lebanon imported polished gemstone diamonds worth $58.9 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data. That ranks it 28th of 136 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 64% on 2023.
Which countries supply polished gemstone diamonds to Lebanon?
India was the largest supplier with 67% of the value ($39.2 million), followed by Belgium (25%) and the United Arab Emirates (6%). The top three together account for 97%, out of 17 supplier countries in total. France grew fastest among the top ten, up 276% on the year.
How have imports of polished gemstone diamonds to Lebanon changed since 2017?
Imports went from $78.0 million in 2017 to $58.9 million in 2024, a fall of 24%. The peak was 2018 at $256.9 million. Over 8 years the average was $124.5 million a year.
Does Lebanon also export polished gemstone diamonds?
Yes. Lebanon exported $28.9 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to the United Arab Emirates, Belgium and India. On balance Lebanon is a net importer of this product, by about $30.0 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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