Rough gemstones exports from Mozambique: data, top buyers and prices
Mozambique exported $50.7 million of rough gemstones in 2024 (7.6 thousand tonnes). It ranks 8th of 129 countries for exports of this product. That is 53% less than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 12% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2023, at $108.7 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 | $50.7M | 7.6K t |
| 2023 | $108.7M | 6.3K t |
| 2022 | $107.6M | 27.4K t |
| 2021 | $41.2M | 7.3K t |
| 2020 | $6.4M | 5.4K t |
| 2019 | $32.6M | 4.9K t |
| 2018 | $14.8M | 3.5K t |
| 2017 | $23.1M | 3.9K t |
Where Mozambique exports rough gemstones to
One buyer market dominates: Singapore accounted for 58% of the value. Among the main buyer markets, China grew fastest (+41% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Singapore | $29.5M | 58% |
| India | $14.0M | 28% |
| United States | $3.1M | 6.1% |
| China | $2.3M | 4.5% |
| Hong Kong | $564K | 1.1% |
| Thailand | $521K | 1% |
| Italy | $443K | 0.9% |
| Brazil | $125K | 0.3% |
| Switzerland | $43K | 0.1% |
| United Kingdom | $42K | 0.1% |
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $6.67 per kg, close to the world average of $6.46.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Rough gemstones imports to Mozambique
Imports of rough gemstones by Mozambique reached $3.5 million in 2024 (0 tonnes). One supplier dominates: Thailand accounted for 100% of the value.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Thailand | $3.5M | 100% |
| Malawi | $1K | 0% |
| South Africa | $0K | 0% |
Who is behind these numbers in Mozambique?
The shipment records behind Mozambique 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 Mozambique?
Mozambique exported rough gemstones worth $50.7 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 7.6 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 8th of 129 countries worldwide, with 4% of world exports. The value was down 53% on 2023.
Which countries buy rough gemstones from Mozambique?
Singapore was the largest buyer with 58% of the value ($29.5 million), followed by India (28%) and the United States (6%). The top three together account for 92%, out of 20 buyer countries in total. Italy grew fastest among the top ten, up 232% on the year.
What is the average export price of rough gemstones per kg?
The average declared export value was about $6.67 per kg in 2024, close to the world average of $6.46 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have exports of rough gemstones from Mozambique changed since 2017?
Exports went from $23.1 million in 2017 to $50.7 million in 2024, an increase of 119%. The peak was 2023 at $108.7 million. Over 8 years the average was $48.1 million a year.
Does Mozambique also import rough gemstones?
Yes. Mozambique imported $3.5 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly from Thailand, Malawi and South Africa. On balance Mozambique is a net exporter of this product, by about $47.2 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.
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