Polished gemstone diamonds imports in Saudi Arabia: data and top supplier countries
Imports of polished gemstone diamonds by Saudi Arabia reached $17.3 million in 2024 (0 tonnes). Value fell 23% from 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2019, at $205.1 million.
Public statistics, latest complete year (2024). Values in US dollars. Page updated .
Imports by year, 2017-2024
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Year by year
| Year | Value | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $17.3M | 0 t |
| 2023 | $22.5M | - |
| 2022 | $16.5M | 0 t |
| 2021 | $22.3M | 0 t |
| 2020 | $11.5M | 0 t |
| 2019 | $205.1M | - |
| 2018 | $10.9M | - |
| 2017 | $16.5M | 0 t |
Where Saudi Arabia imports polished gemstone diamonds from
One supplier dominates: India accounted for 78% of the value. Among the main suppliers, South Africa grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| India | $13.5M | 78% |
| Belgium | $1.8M | 11% |
| South Africa | $722K | 4.2% |
| Thailand | $455K | 2.6% |
| Switzerland | $388K | 2.2% |
| United States | $153K | 0.9% |
| Hong Kong | $75K | 0.4% |
| United Arab Emirates | $66K | 0.4% |
| United Kingdom | $58K | 0.3% |
| Namibia | $48K | 0.3% |
Polished gemstone diamonds exports from Saudi Arabia
Exports of polished gemstone diamonds by Saudi Arabia reached $2.9 million in 2024 (0 tonnes). Japan alone took 61% of it.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Japan | $1.8M | 61% |
| United Kingdom | $629K | 21% |
| Belgium | $125K | 4.3% |
| India | $98K | 3.4% |
| Hong Kong | $66K | 2.2% |
| United States | $59K | 2% |
| United Arab Emirates | $55K | 1.9% |
| Thailand | $51K | 1.7% |
| France | $48K | 1.6% |
| Switzerland | $10K | 0.3% |
Who is behind these numbers in Saudi Arabia?
The shipment records behind Saudi Arabia polished gemstone diamonds imports (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 imported by Saudi Arabia?
Saudi Arabia imported polished gemstone diamonds worth $17.3 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 0 tonnes. That ranks it 39th of 136 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 23% on 2023.
Which countries supply polished gemstone diamonds to Saudi Arabia?
India was the largest supplier with 78% of the value ($13.5 million), followed by Belgium (10%) and South Africa (4%). The top three together account for 92%, out of 17 supplier countries in total. The United Kingdom grew fastest among the top ten, up 337% on the year.
How have imports of polished gemstone diamonds to Saudi Arabia changed since 2017?
Imports went from $16.5 million in 2017 to $17.3 million in 2024, an increase of 5%. The peak was 2019 at $205.1 million. Over 8 years the average was $40.3 million a year.
Does Saudi Arabia also export polished gemstone diamonds?
Yes. Saudi Arabia exported $2.9 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Japan, the United Kingdom and Belgium. On balance Saudi Arabia is a net importer of this product, by about $14.4 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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