Industrial rough diamonds exports from South Africa: data and top buyer countries
In 2024, South Africa exported industrial rough diamonds worth $9.1 million (0 tonnes). Its share of world exports was 0%. The value was almost unchanged from 2023. Over 2017-2024 it shrank by about 6% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2022, at $75.0 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 | $9.1M | 0 t |
| 2023 | $9.0M | 0 t |
| 2022 | $75.0M | 0 t |
| 2021 | $11.6M | 0 t |
| 2020 | $7.1M | 1 t |
| 2019 | $28.4M | 1 t |
| 2018 | $11.3M | 1 t |
| 2017 | $14.0M | 0 t |
Where South Africa exports industrial rough diamonds to
Most of it went to United States (24%), Belgium (19%), China (15%). Among the main buyer markets, India grew fastest (+137% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United States | $2.1M | 24% |
| Belgium | $1.7M | 19% |
| China | $1.4M | 15% |
| United Kingdom | $840K | 9.2% |
| United Arab Emirates | $803K | 8.8% |
| India | $662K | 7.3% |
| Ireland | $395K | 4.4% |
| Canada | $299K | 3.3% |
| Botswana | $173K | 1.9% |
| Taiwan | $170K | 1.9% |
Industrial rough diamonds imports to South Africa
South Africa imported $1.4 million of industrial rough diamonds in 2024. One supplier dominates: Hong Kong accounted for 78% of the value.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Hong Kong | $1.1M | 78% |
| Belgium | $259K | 18% |
| India | $40K | 2.8% |
| Republic of the Congo | $14K | 1% |
| DR Congo | $3K | 0.2% |
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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 7102.21: Diamonds: industrial, unworked or simply sawn, cleaved or bruted, but not mounted or set.
Common questions
What is the value of industrial rough diamonds exported by South Africa?
South Africa exported industrial rough diamonds worth $9.1 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 0 tonnes. That ranks it 12th of 53 countries worldwide, with 0% of world exports. The value was up 1% on 2023.
Which countries buy industrial rough diamonds from South Africa?
The United States was the largest buyer with 24% of the value ($2.1 million), followed by Belgium (19%) and China (15%). The top three together account for 58%, out of 18 buyer countries in total. India grew fastest among the top ten, up 137% on the year.
How have exports of industrial rough diamonds from South Africa changed since 2017?
Exports went from $14.0 million in 2017 to $9.1 million in 2024, a fall of 35%. The peak was 2022 at $75.0 million. Over 8 years the average was $20.7 million a year.
Does South Africa also import industrial rough diamonds?
Yes. South Africa imported $1.4 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly from Hong Kong, Belgium and India. On balance South Africa is a net exporter of this product, by about $7.7 million a year.
What is the HS code for industrial rough diamonds?
The HS code for industrial rough diamonds is subheading 7102.21. 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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