Cut rubies, sapphires and emeralds exports from Mozambique: data and top buyer countries
Exports of cut rubies, sapphires and emeralds by Mozambique reached $234.8 million in 2024 (1 tonnes). It ranks 8th of 109 countries for exports of this product. That is 33% less than in 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2023, at $351.7 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 | $234.8M | 1 t |
| 2023 | $351.7M | 29 t |
| 2022 | $214.8M | 16 t |
| 2021 | $165.8M | 196 t |
| 2020 | $105.3M | 2 t |
| 2019 | $195.6M | 0 t |
| 2018 | $219.5M | 14.6K t |
| 2017 | $156.7M | 0 t |
Where Mozambique exports cut rubies, sapphires and emeralds to
Most of it went to United States (33%), Thailand (26%), France (12%). Among the main buyer markets, United Kingdom grew fastest (+348% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United States | $78.1M | 33% |
| Thailand | $61.6M | 26% |
| France | $27.8M | 12% |
| Switzerland | $17.1M | 7.3% |
| United Arab Emirates | $13.0M | 5.6% |
| United Kingdom | $10.2M | 4.4% |
| Hong Kong | $9.1M | 3.9% |
| China | $6.8M | 2.9% |
| Japan | $3.3M | 1.4% |
| Italy | $3.1M | 1.3% |
Who is behind these numbers in Mozambique?
The shipment records behind Mozambique cut rubies, sapphires and emeralds exports (HS 7103.91): 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 7103.91: Stones: rubies, sapphires and emeralds, worked (other than simply sawn or roughly shaped), not strung, mounted or set.
Common questions
What is the value of cut rubies, sapphires and emeralds exported by Mozambique?
Mozambique exported cut rubies, sapphires and emeralds worth $234.8 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 1 tonnes. That ranks it 8th of 109 countries worldwide, with 4% of world exports. The value was down 33% on 2023.
Which countries buy cut rubies, sapphires and emeralds from Mozambique?
The United States was the largest buyer with 33% of the value ($78.1 million), followed by Thailand (26%) and France (12%). The top three together account for 71%, out of 32 buyer countries in total. The United Kingdom grew fastest among the top ten, up 348% on the year.
How have exports of cut rubies, sapphires and emeralds from Mozambique changed since 2017?
Exports went from $156.7 million in 2017 to $234.8 million in 2024, an increase of 50%. The peak was 2023 at $351.7 million. Over 8 years the average was $205.5 million a year.
What is the HS code for cut rubies, sapphires and emeralds?
The HS code for cut rubies, sapphires and emeralds is subheading 7103.91. 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.
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