Rough gemstone diamonds exports from the Republic of the Congo: data and top buyer countries
In 2024, the Republic of the Congo exported rough gemstone diamonds worth $23.6 million. Value rose 349% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 it shrank by about 11% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2017, at $55.4 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 | $23.6M | - |
| 2023 | $5.3M | - |
| 2022 | $4.4M | - |
| 2021 | $5.9M | 0 t |
| 2020 | $13.4M | 0 t |
| 2019 | $3.1M | - |
| 2018 | $12.8M | 0 t |
| 2017 | $55.4M | 1 t |
Where the Republic of the Congo exports rough gemstone diamonds to
Lebanon alone took 88% of it.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Lebanon | $20.7M | 88% |
| India | $2.7M | 11% |
| Canada | $93K | 0.4% |
| Thailand | $73K | 0.3% |
Who is behind these numbers in the Republic of the Congo?
The shipment records behind Republic of the Congo 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 the Republic of the Congo?
The Republic of the Congo exported rough gemstone diamonds worth $23.6 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data. That ranks it 30th of 59 countries worldwide, with 0% of world exports. The value was up 349% on 2023.
Which countries buy rough gemstone diamonds from the Republic of the Congo?
Lebanon was the largest buyer with 88% of the value ($20.7 million), followed by India (11%) and Canada (0%). The top three together account for 100%, out of 4 buyer countries in total.
How have exports of rough gemstone diamonds from the Republic of the Congo changed since 2017?
Exports went from $55.4 million in 2017 to $23.6 million in 2024, a fall of 57%. The peak was 2017 at $55.4 million. Over 8 years the average was $15.5 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.
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