Unsorted diamonds exports from South Africa: data and top buyer countries
Exports of unsorted diamonds by South Africa reached $151.2 million in 2024 (1 tonnes). It ranks 2nd of 51 countries for exports of this product. Value fell 33% from 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2021, at $333.3 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 | $151.2M | 1 t |
| 2023 | $225.7M | 1 t |
| 2022 | $263.3M | 1 t |
| 2021 | $333.3M | 1 t |
| 2020 | $198.2M | 1 t |
| 2019 | $81.1M | 1 t |
| 2018 | $112.9M | 1 t |
| 2017 | $105.3M | 1 t |
Where South Africa exports unsorted diamonds to
United Arab Emirates alone took 81% of it.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United Arab Emirates | $122.9M | 81% |
| Belgium | $17.1M | 11% |
| India | $9.7M | 6.4% |
| Luxembourg | $896K | 0.6% |
| Botswana | $401K | 0.3% |
| United Kingdom | $147K | 0.1% |
| Lesotho | $11K | 0% |
| Italy | $5K | 0% |
| Canada | $5K | 0% |
| Netherlands | $3K | 0% |
Unsorted diamonds imports to South Africa
Imports of unsorted diamonds by South Africa reached $2.4 million in 2024. Belgium alone supplied 96% of it.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Belgium | $2.4M | 96% |
| India | $88K | 3.6% |
| Switzerland | $3K | 0.1% |
| Canada | $0K | 0% |
Who is behind these numbers in South Africa?
The shipment records behind South Africa unsorted diamonds exports (HS 7102.10): 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 7102.10: Diamonds: whether or not worked, but not mounted or set, unsorted.
Common questions
What is the value of unsorted diamonds exported by South Africa?
South Africa exported unsorted diamonds worth $151.2 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 1 tonnes. That ranks it 2nd of 51 countries worldwide, with 20% of world exports. The value was down 33% on 2023.
Which countries buy unsorted diamonds from South Africa?
The United Arab Emirates was the largest buyer with 81% of the value ($122.9 million), followed by Belgium (11%) and India (6%). The top three together account for 99%, out of 10 buyer countries in total.
How have exports of unsorted diamonds from South Africa changed since 2017?
Exports went from $105.3 million in 2017 to $151.2 million in 2024, an increase of 44%. The peak was 2021 at $333.3 million. Over 8 years the average was $183.9 million a year.
Does South Africa also import unsorted diamonds?
Yes. South Africa imported $2.4 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly from Belgium, India and Switzerland. On balance South Africa is a net exporter of this product, by about $148.7 million a year.
What is the HS code for unsorted diamonds?
The HS code for unsorted diamonds is subheading 7102.10. 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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