Cut rubies, sapphires and emeralds imports in Turkey: data and top supplier countries
Imports of cut rubies, sapphires and emeralds by Turkey reached $3.1 million in 2024 (0 tonnes). Value rose 38% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 8% a year on average.
Public statistics, latest complete year (2024). Values in US dollars. Page updated .
Imports by year, 2017-2024
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Year by year
| Year | Value | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $3.1M | 0 t |
| 2023 | $2.2M | 0 t |
| 2022 | $3.6M | 0 t |
| 2021 | $2.7M | 0 t |
| 2020 | $1.9M | 0 t |
| 2019 | $3.2M | 0 t |
| 2018 | $2.8M | 0 t |
| 2017 | $1.8M | 0 t |
Where Turkey imports cut rubies, sapphires and emeralds from
Most of the value came from Thailand (50%), India (24%), Hong Kong (11%). Among the main suppliers, Germany grew fastest (+540% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Thailand | $1.5M | 50% |
| India | $727K | 24% |
| Hong Kong | $345K | 11% |
| Germany | $172K | 5.6% |
| South Africa | $147K | 4.8% |
| Myanmar | $39K | 1.3% |
| France | $32K | 1% |
| Zambia | $23K | 0.8% |
| Switzerland | $21K | 0.7% |
| United States | $13K | 0.4% |
Cut rubies, sapphires and emeralds exports from Turkey
Turkey exported $1.1 million of cut rubies, sapphires and emeralds in 2024 (0 tonnes). The largest buyer markets were China (41%), United States (34%), India (11%). Among the main buyer markets, Thailand grew fastest (+138% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $458K | 41% |
| United States | $384K | 34% |
| India | $126K | 11% |
| Thailand | $97K | 8.6% |
| Israel | $30K | 2.7% |
| Panama | $7K | 0.7% |
| France | $7K | 0.6% |
| Hong Kong | $7K | 0.6% |
| Germany | $3K | 0.2% |
| Norway | $2K | 0.2% |
Who is behind these numbers in Turkey?
The shipment records behind Turkey cut rubies, sapphires and emeralds imports (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 imported by Turkey?
Turkey imported cut rubies, sapphires and emeralds worth $3.1 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 0 tonnes. That ranks it 30th of 121 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 38% on 2023.
Which countries supply cut rubies, sapphires and emeralds to Turkey?
Thailand was the largest supplier with 50% of the value ($1.5 million), followed by India (24%) and Hong Kong (11%). The top three together account for 85%, out of 16 supplier countries in total. Germany grew fastest among the top ten, up 540% on the year.
How have imports of cut rubies, sapphires and emeralds to Turkey changed since 2017?
Imports went from $1.8 million in 2017 to $3.1 million in 2024, an increase of 73%. The peak was 2022 at $3.6 million. Over 8 years the average was $2.7 million a year.
Does Turkey also export cut rubies, sapphires and emeralds?
Yes. Turkey exported $1.1 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to China, the United States and India. On balance Turkey is a net importer of this product, by about $1.9 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.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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