Polished gemstone diamonds exports from Namibia: data and top buyer countries
Namibia exported $237.1 million of polished gemstone diamonds in 2024 (0 tonnes). Its share of world exports was 0%. Value fell 42% from 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 10% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2023, at $409.0 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 | $237.1M | 0 t |
| 2023 | $409.0M | 0 t |
| 2022 | $361.9M | 0 t |
| 2021 | $147.8M | 0 t |
| 2020 | $53.4M | 0 t |
| 2019 | $153.3M | 0 t |
| 2018 | $158.0M | 0 t |
| 2017 | $119.9M | 0 t |
Where Namibia exports polished gemstone diamonds to
Most of it went to United Arab Emirates (32%), Belgium (17%), Botswana (17%).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United Arab Emirates | $77.0M | 33% |
| Belgium | $41.0M | 17% |
| Botswana | $39.8M | 17% |
| United States | $33.9M | 14% |
| Hong Kong | $27.6M | 12% |
| Israel | $6.6M | 2.8% |
| South Africa | $2.9M | 1.2% |
| India | $2.6M | 1.1% |
| Thailand | $1.7M | 0.7% |
| United Kingdom | $1.5M | 0.6% |
Polished gemstone diamonds imports to Namibia
Imports of polished gemstone diamonds by Namibia reached $1.7 million in 2024. One supplier dominates: South Africa accounted for 58% of the value. Among the main suppliers, United States grew fastest (+150% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| South Africa | $982K | 58% |
| India | $302K | 18% |
| Belgium | $298K | 18% |
| United States | $124K | 7.3% |
Who is behind these numbers in Namibia?
The shipment records behind Namibia polished gemstone diamonds exports (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 exported by Namibia?
Namibia exported polished gemstone diamonds worth $237.1 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 0 tonnes. That ranks it 16th of 117 countries worldwide, with 0% of world exports. The value was down 42% on 2023.
Which countries buy polished gemstone diamonds from Namibia?
The United Arab Emirates was the largest buyer with 32% of the value ($77.0 million), followed by Belgium (17%) and Botswana (17%). The top three together account for 67%, out of 24 buyer countries in total. Thailand grew fastest among the top ten, up 877% on the year.
How have exports of polished gemstone diamonds from Namibia changed since 2017?
Exports went from $119.9 million in 2017 to $237.1 million in 2024, an increase of 98%. The peak was 2023 at $409.0 million. Over 8 years the average was $205.1 million a year.
Does Namibia also import polished gemstone diamonds?
Yes. Namibia imported $1.7 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly from South Africa, India and Belgium. On balance Namibia is a net exporter of this product, by about $235.4 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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