Precious metal jewelry exports from Tanzania: data, top buyers and prices
Tanzania exported $259.0 million of precious metal jewelry in 2024 (3 tonnes). Value rose 33709% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 173% a year on average.
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 | $259.0M | 3 t |
| 2023 | $766K | 0 t |
| 2022 | $116K | 0 t |
| 2021 | $255K | 5 t |
| 2020 | $182K | 0 t |
| 2019 | $1.2M | - |
| 2018 | $103K | 0 t |
| 2017 | $228K | - |
Where Tanzania exports precious metal jewelry to
One buyer market dominates: India accounted for 96% of the value.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| India | $249.7M | 96% |
| Switzerland | $5.1M | 2% |
| United Arab Emirates | $4.2M | 1.6% |
| Japan | $10K | 0% |
| Maldives | $7K | 0% |
| United Kingdom | $6K | 0% |
| Costa Rica | $2K | 0% |
| United States | $1K | 0% |
| Uganda | $1K | 0% |
| Singapore | $1K | 0% |
Product types under HS 7113
| 7113.19 | Jewellery: of precious metal (excluding silver) whether or not plated or clad with precious metal, and parts thereof | 100% |
| 7113.11 | Silver jewelry and components | 0% |
| 7113.20 | Gold or silver plated jewelry | 0% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 7113.
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $80,929.50 per kg, 680% above the world average of $10,377.38. This usually points to higher-grade or processed goods.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Precious metal jewelry imports to Tanzania
In 2024, Tanzania imported precious metal jewelry worth $572 thousand (75 tonnes). Most of the value came from China (34%), United States (27%), Turkey (14%). Among the main suppliers, United States grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $193K | 34% |
| United States | $156K | 27% |
| Turkey | $79K | 14% |
| Thailand | $45K | 7.8% |
| South Africa | $31K | 5.4% |
| Hong Kong | $18K | 3.1% |
| Germany | $17K | 3.1% |
| Indonesia | $13K | 2.3% |
| Zimbabwe | $6K | 1% |
| India | $5K | 0.8% |
Who is behind these numbers in Tanzania?
The shipment records behind Tanzania precious metal jewelry exports (HS 7113): 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 7113: Jewellery articles and parts thereof, of precious metal or of metal clad with precious metal.
Common questions
What is the value of precious metal jewelry exported by Tanzania?
Tanzania exported precious metal jewelry worth $259.0 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 3 tonnes. That ranks it 32nd of 209 countries worldwide, with 0% of world exports.
Which countries buy precious metal jewelry from Tanzania?
India was the largest buyer with 96% of the value ($249.7 million), followed by Switzerland (2%) and the United Arab Emirates (2%). The top three together account for 100%, out of 21 buyer countries in total.
What is the average export price of precious metal jewelry per kg?
The average declared export value was about $80,929.50 per kg in 2024, 680% above the world average of $10,377.38 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have exports of precious metal jewelry from Tanzania changed since 2017?
Exports went from $228 thousand in 2017 to $259.0 million in 2024. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $32.7 million a year.
Does Tanzania also import precious metal jewelry?
Yes. Tanzania imported $572 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly from China, the United States and Turkey. On balance Tanzania is a net exporter of this product, by about $258.4 million a year.
What is the HS code for precious metal jewelry?
The HS code for precious metal jewelry is heading 7113. In Tanzania the largest six-digit codes were 7113.19 (100% of the value) and 7113.11 (0%).
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
Shipment-level records for Tanzania reach EximDataX from a direct customs feed, with company names, dates and declared values. We can show them for your product on a short call.
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