Rough gemstones exports from Tanzania: data, top buyers and prices
Tanzania exported $13.9 million of rough gemstones in 2024 (12.1 thousand tonnes). Its share of world exports was 1%. Value fell 29% from 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2021, at $20.2 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 | $13.9M | 12.1K t |
| 2023 | $19.7M | 13.6K t |
| 2022 | $17.5M | 10.0K t |
| 2021 | $20.2M | 6.4K t |
| 2020 | $15.1M | 3.2K t |
| 2019 | $12.4M | 1.5K t |
| 2018 | $3.7M | 201 t |
| 2017 | $17.4M | 540 t |
Where Tanzania exports rough gemstones to
Most of it went to China (39%), India (20%), Hong Kong (19%). Among the main buyer markets, Hong Kong grew fastest (+34% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $5.5M | 40% |
| India | $2.8M | 20% |
| Hong Kong | $2.7M | 20% |
| United States | $840K | 6% |
| Thailand | $837K | 6% |
| Belgium | $414K | 3% |
| Germany | $242K | 1.7% |
| Sri Lanka | $155K | 1.1% |
| United Arab Emirates | $107K | 0.8% |
| Ukraine | $54K | 0.4% |
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $1.15 per kg, 82% below the world average of $6.46, 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.
Who is behind these numbers in Tanzania?
The shipment records behind Tanzania rough gemstones exports (HS 7103.10): 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 7103.10: Stones: precious (other than diamonds) and semi-precious stones, unworked or simply sawn or roughly shaped, not strung, mounted or set.
Common questions
What is the value of rough gemstones exported by Tanzania?
Tanzania exported rough gemstones worth $13.9 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 12.1 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 17th of 129 countries worldwide, with 1% of world exports. The value was down 29% on 2023.
Which countries buy rough gemstones from Tanzania?
China was the largest buyer with 39% of the value ($5.5 million), followed by India (20%) and Hong Kong (19%). The top three together account for 79%, out of 39 buyer countries in total. The United Arab Emirates grew fastest among the top ten, up 34% on the year.
What is the average export price of rough gemstones per kg?
The average declared export value was about $1.15 per kg in 2024, 82% below the world average of $6.46 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have exports of rough gemstones from Tanzania changed since 2017?
Exports went from $17.4 million in 2017 to $13.9 million in 2024, a fall of 20%. The peak was 2021 at $20.2 million. Over 8 years the average was $15.0 million a year.
What is the HS code for rough gemstones?
The HS code for rough gemstones is subheading 7103.10. 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 7103 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
The totals here are public statistics; the company-level detail sits in EximDataX, which has a direct customs feed for Tanzania. Tell us your product to see it live.
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