Precious stones exports from Namibia: data, top buyers and prices
Namibia exported $5.8 million of precious stones in 2024 (2.5 thousand tonnes). Value rose 35% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 9% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2018, at $11.0 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 | $5.8M | 2.5K t |
| 2023 | $4.3M | 4.0K t |
| 2022 | $2.6M | 2.5K t |
| 2021 | $2.3M | 3.5K t |
| 2020 | $7.7M | 1.6K t |
| 2019 | $2.8M | 1.2K t |
| 2018 | $11.0M | 533 t |
| 2017 | $3.1M | 258 t |
Where Namibia exports precious stones to
Most of it went to China (28%), United States (18%), South Africa (17%). Among the main buyer markets, Italy grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $1.6M | 28% |
| United States | $1.0M | 18% |
| South Africa | $1.0M | 17% |
| India | $508K | 8.8% |
| Switzerland | $467K | 8.1% |
| Italy | $265K | 4.6% |
| United Arab Emirates | $198K | 3.4% |
| Germany | $176K | 3.1% |
| Hong Kong | $105K | 1.8% |
| United Kingdom | $96K | 1.7% |
Product types under HS 7103
| 7103.10 | Rough gemstones | 65% |
| 7103.99 | Cut precious stones (other types) | 35% |
| 7103.91 | Cut rubies, sapphires and emeralds | 0% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 7103.
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $2.33 per kg, 95% below the world average of $44.08, which often means bulk or lower-grade product.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Who is behind these numbers in Namibia?
The shipment records behind Namibia precious stones exports (HS 7103): 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: Precious (excluding diamond) and semi-precious stone; worked, graded, not strung, mounted, set; ungraded precious (excluding diamond) and semi-precious stone, temporarily strung for convenience of transport.
Common questions
What is the value of precious stones exported by Namibia?
Namibia exported precious stones worth $5.8 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 2.5 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 43rd of 162 countries worldwide, with 0% of world exports. The value was up 35% on 2023.
Which countries buy precious stones from Namibia?
China was the largest buyer with 28% of the value ($1.6 million), followed by the United States (18%) and South Africa (17%). The top three together account for 63%, out of 35 buyer countries in total. The United Kingdom grew fastest among the top ten, up 911% on the year.
What is the average export price of precious stones per kg?
The average declared export value was about $2.33 per kg in 2024, 95% below the world average of $44.08 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have exports of precious stones from Namibia changed since 2017?
Exports went from $3.1 million in 2017 to $5.8 million in 2024, an increase of 85%. The peak was 2018 at $11.0 million. Over 8 years the average was $4.9 million a year.
What is the HS code for precious stones?
The HS code for precious stones is heading 7103. In Namibia the largest six-digit codes were 7103.10 (65% of the value) and 7103.99 (35%).
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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