Diamonds exports from the Republic of the Congo: data and top buyer countries
In 2024, the Republic of the Congo exported diamonds worth $34.9 million. Value rose 253% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 it shrank by about 7% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2017, at $57.9 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 | $34.9M | - |
| 2023 | $9.9M | 0 t |
| 2022 | $5.3M | - |
| 2021 | $6.3M | 0 t |
| 2020 | $14.5M | 2 t |
| 2019 | $4.4M | 3 t |
| 2018 | $17.8M | 1 t |
| 2017 | $57.9M | 1 t |
Where the Republic of the Congo exports diamonds to
Lebanon alone took 91% of it.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Lebanon | $31.8M | 91% |
| India | $2.8M | 8.2% |
| Thailand | $108K | 0.3% |
| Canada | $93K | 0.3% |
| Japan | $77K | 0.2% |
| South Africa | $14K | 0% |
| France | $8K | 0% |
| Mauritius | $0K | 0% |
Product types under HS 7102
| 7102.31 | Rough gemstone diamonds | 67% |
| 7102.21 | Industrial rough diamonds | 23% |
| 7102.10 | Unsorted diamonds | 9% |
| 7102.39 | Polished gemstone diamonds | 0.9% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 7102.
Who is behind these numbers in the Republic of the Congo?
The shipment records behind Republic of the Congo diamonds exports (HS 7102): 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: Diamonds, whether or not worked, but not mounted or set.
Common questions
What is the value of diamonds exported by the Republic of the Congo?
The Republic of the Congo exported diamonds worth $34.9 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data. That ranks it 38th of 120 countries worldwide, with 0% of world exports. The value was up 253% on 2023.
Which countries buy diamonds from the Republic of the Congo?
Lebanon was the largest buyer with 91% of the value ($31.8 million), followed by India (8%) and Thailand (0%). The top three together account for 99%, out of 8 buyer countries in total. Thailand grew fastest among the top ten, up 76% on the year.
How have exports of diamonds from the Republic of the Congo changed since 2017?
Exports went from $57.9 million in 2017 to $34.9 million in 2024, a fall of 40%. The peak was 2017 at $57.9 million. Over 8 years the average was $18.9 million a year.
What is the HS code for diamonds?
The HS code for diamonds is heading 7102. In the Republic of the Congo the largest six-digit codes were 7102.31 (67% of the value) and 7102.21 (23%).
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