Cut rubies, sapphires and emeralds exports from Tanzania: data and top buyer countries
Exports of cut rubies, sapphires and emeralds by Tanzania reached $3.7 million in 2024 (1 tonnes). Value fell 62% from 2023. Over 2017-2024 it shrank by about 36% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2017, at $85.0 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 | $3.7M | 1 t |
| 2023 | $9.7M | 1 t |
| 2022 | $2.9M | 0 t |
| 2021 | $9.0M | - |
| 2020 | $11.1M | - |
| 2019 | $11.6M | 4 t |
| 2018 | $3.6M | - |
| 2017 | $85.0M | 18 t |
Where Tanzania exports cut rubies, sapphires and emeralds to
Most of it went to Switzerland (35%), France (18%), Thailand (13%). Among the main buyer markets, United Kingdom grew fastest (+241% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Switzerland | $1.3M | 35% |
| France | $683K | 18% |
| Thailand | $495K | 13% |
| Singapore | $313K | 8.4% |
| Italy | $277K | 7.5% |
| United States | $193K | 5.2% |
| South Africa | $86K | 2.3% |
| United Kingdom | $83K | 2.2% |
| Taiwan | $73K | 2% |
| Peru | $71K | 1.9% |
Who is behind these numbers in Tanzania?
The shipment records behind Tanzania cut rubies, sapphires and emeralds exports (HS 7103.91): 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 7103.91: Stones: 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 rubies, sapphires and emeralds exported by Tanzania?
Tanzania exported cut rubies, sapphires and emeralds worth $3.7 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 1 tonnes. That ranks it 33rd of 109 countries worldwide, with 0% of world exports. The value was down 62% on 2023.
Which countries buy cut rubies, sapphires and emeralds from Tanzania?
Switzerland was the largest buyer with 35% of the value ($1.3 million), followed by France (18%) and Thailand (13%). The top three together account for 67%, out of 23 buyer countries in total. The United Kingdom grew fastest among the top ten, up 241% on the year.
How have exports of cut rubies, sapphires and emeralds from Tanzania changed since 2017?
Exports went from $85.0 million in 2017 to $3.7 million in 2024, a fall of 96%. The peak was 2017 at $85.0 million. Over 8 years the average was $17.1 million a year.
What is the HS code for cut rubies, sapphires and emeralds?
The HS code for cut rubies, sapphires and emeralds is subheading 7103.91. 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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