Rough gemstone diamonds exports from Namibia: data and top buyer countries
Namibia exported $885.1 million of rough gemstone diamonds in 2024 (1 tonnes). It ranks 9th of 59 countries for exports of this product. That is 71% more than in 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable.
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 | $885.1M | 1 t |
| 2023 | $518.5M | 1 t |
| 2022 | $632.9M | 1 t |
| 2021 | $671.8M | 1 t |
| 2020 | $685.5M | 1 t |
| 2019 | $941.4M | 1 t |
| 2018 | $1.06B | 1 t |
| 2017 | $1.04B | 1 t |
Where Namibia exports rough gemstone diamonds to
One buyer market dominates: Botswana accounted for 75% of the value. Among the main buyer markets, Botswana grew fastest (+266% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Botswana | $661.1M | 75% |
| United Arab Emirates | $80.0M | 9% |
| Belgium | $49.7M | 5.6% |
| South Africa | $46.6M | 5.3% |
| India | $20.6M | 2.3% |
| Singapore | $10.9M | 1.2% |
| United States | $10.2M | 1.2% |
| Israel | $5.7M | 0.6% |
| Thailand | $168K | 0% |
| Canada | $160K | 0% |
Rough gemstone diamonds imports to Namibia
Imports of rough gemstone diamonds by Namibia reached $4.3 million in 2024. Belgium alone supplied 55% of it. Among the main suppliers, Belgium grew fastest (+368% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Belgium | $2.4M | 55% |
| United States | $1.1M | 26% |
| South Africa | $352K | 8.2% |
| Angola | $277K | 6.5% |
| Botswana | $183K | 4.3% |
Who is behind these numbers in Namibia?
The shipment records behind Namibia rough gemstone diamonds exports (HS 7102.31): 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 7102.31: Diamonds: non-industrial, unworked or simply sawn, cleaved or bruted, but not mounted or set.
Common questions
What is the value of rough gemstone diamonds exported by Namibia?
Namibia exported rough gemstone diamonds worth $885.1 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 1 tonnes. That ranks it 9th of 59 countries worldwide, with 4% of world exports. The value was up 71% on 2023.
Which countries buy rough gemstone diamonds from Namibia?
Botswana was the largest buyer with 75% of the value ($661.1 million), followed by the United Arab Emirates (9%) and Belgium (6%). The top three together account for 89%, out of 12 buyer countries in total. Botswana grew fastest among the top ten, up 266% on the year.
How have exports of rough gemstone diamonds from Namibia changed since 2017?
Exports went from $1.04 billion in 2017 to $885.1 million in 2024, a fall of 15%. The peak was 2018 at $1.06 billion. Over 8 years the average was $803.3 million a year.
Does Namibia also import rough gemstone diamonds?
Yes. Namibia imported $4.3 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly from Belgium, the United States and South Africa. On balance Namibia is a net exporter of this product, by about $880.9 million a year.
What is the HS code for rough gemstone diamonds?
The HS code for rough gemstone diamonds is subheading 7102.31. 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.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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