Cut precious stones (other types) exports from South Africa: data, top buyers and prices
South Africa exported $7.4 million of cut precious stones (other types) in 2024 (229 tonnes). Value fell 28% from 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2023, at $10.3 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 | $7.4M | 229 t |
| 2023 | $10.3M | 263 t |
| 2022 | $9.1M | 380 t |
| 2021 | $5.2M | 622 t |
| 2020 | $3.8M | 411 t |
| 2019 | $10.3M | 258 t |
| 2018 | $8.5M | 307 t |
| 2017 | $6.1M | 391 t |
Where South Africa exports cut precious stones (other types) to
The largest buyer markets were Thailand (25%), China (16%), United States (12%). Among the main buyer markets, Spain grew fastest (+173% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Thailand | $1.9M | 26% |
| China | $1.2M | 16% |
| United States | $918K | 12% |
| United Kingdom | $883K | 12% |
| Singapore | $818K | 11% |
| India | $498K | 6.7% |
| Germany | $296K | 4% |
| Japan | $176K | 2.4% |
| Czech Republic | $107K | 1.4% |
| Spain | $102K | 1.4% |
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $32.32 per kg, 84% below the world average of $204.80, 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.
Cut precious stones (other types) imports to South Africa
In 2024, South Africa imported cut precious stones (other types) worth $2.3 million (209 tonnes). The largest suppliers were India (45%), Tanzania (11%), United States (10%). Among the main suppliers, Tanzania grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| India | $1.1M | 45% |
| Tanzania | $247K | 11% |
| United States | $235K | 10% |
| Thailand | $167K | 7.2% |
| Hong Kong | $161K | 6.9% |
| Brazil | $139K | 6% |
| China | $86K | 3.7% |
| Namibia | $86K | 3.7% |
| Israel | $36K | 1.6% |
| Australia | $26K | 1.1% |
Who is behind these numbers in South Africa?
The shipment records behind South Africa cut precious stones (other types) exports (HS 7103.99): 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 7103.99: Stones: precious (other than diamonds) and semi-precious stones, (other than rubies, sapphires and emeralds), worked other than simply sawn or roughly shaped, not strung, mounted or set.
Common questions
What is the value of cut precious stones (other types) exported by South Africa?
South Africa exported cut precious stones (other types) worth $7.4 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 229 tonnes. That ranks it 29th of 151 countries worldwide, with 0% of world exports. The value was down 28% on 2023.
Which countries buy cut precious stones (other types) from South Africa?
Thailand was the largest buyer with 25% of the value ($1.9 million), followed by China (16%) and the United States (12%). The top three together account for 54%, out of 51 buyer countries in total. Spain grew fastest among the top ten, up 173% on the year.
What is the average export price of cut precious stones (other types) per kg?
The average declared export value was about $32.32 per kg in 2024, 84% below the world average of $204.80 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have exports of cut precious stones (other types) from South Africa changed since 2017?
Exports went from $6.1 million in 2017 to $7.4 million in 2024, an increase of 20%. The peak was 2023 at $10.3 million. Over 8 years the average was $7.6 million a year.
Does South Africa also import cut precious stones (other types)?
Yes. South Africa imported $2.3 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly from India, Tanzania and the United States. On balance South Africa is a net exporter of this product, by about $5.1 million a year.
What is the HS code for cut precious stones (other types)?
The HS code for cut precious stones (other types) is subheading 7103.99. 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 7103 page.
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