Gemstone jewelry imports in Turkey: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Turkey imported gemstone jewelry worth $13.6 million (477 tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. Value fell 13% from 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 32% 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 | $13.6M | 477 t |
| 2023 | $15.6M | 462 t |
| 2022 | $10.5M | 549 t |
| 2021 | $6.7M | 145 t |
| 2020 | $3.2M | 150 t |
| 2019 | $2.0M | 29 t |
| 2018 | $1.5M | 60 t |
| 2017 | $1.9M | 103 t |
Where Turkey imports gemstone jewelry from
The largest suppliers were Thailand (37%), China (26%), Vietnam (15%). Among the main suppliers, Belgium grew fastest (+646% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Thailand | $5.0M | 37% |
| China | $3.5M | 26% |
| Vietnam | $2.0M | 15% |
| Belgium | $2.0M | 14% |
| Germany | $335K | 2.5% |
| Ukraine | $149K | 1.1% |
| Italy | $132K | 1% |
| France | $117K | 0.9% |
| India | $109K | 0.8% |
| United States | $59K | 0.4% |
Product types under HS 7116
| 7116.20 | Stones: precious or semi-precious stones (natural, synthetic or reconstructed) articles of | 98% |
| 7116.10 | Pearls: articles of natural or cultured pearls | 1.7% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 7116.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $28.57 per kg, 74% below the world average of $111.71, 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.
Gemstone jewelry exports from Turkey
In 2024, Turkey exported gemstone jewelry worth $3.2 million (39 tonnes). The largest buyer markets were United States (35%), Qatar (24%), Sweden (9%). Among the main buyer markets, United Kingdom grew fastest (+60% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United States | $1.1M | 35% |
| Qatar | $763K | 24% |
| Sweden | $278K | 8.7% |
| United Kingdom | $197K | 6.2% |
| Germany | $150K | 4.7% |
| France | $60K | 1.9% |
| Netherlands | $56K | 1.8% |
| Saudi Arabia | $44K | 1.4% |
| Chile | $42K | 1.3% |
| Spain | $42K | 1.3% |
Who is behind these numbers in Turkey?
Public statistics stop at country totals and the last published year. EximDataX shows the shipment records underneath: the companies, dates, quantities and declared values, updated weekly.
Shipment records are in the platform
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Direct customs feed: shipment-level records from the official customs source.
Updated weekly on EximDataX (some markets daily), while public statistics stop at 2024.
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 7116: Articles of natural or cultured pearls, precious or semi-precious stones (natural, synthetic or reconstructed).
Common questions
What is the value of gemstone jewelry imported by Turkey?
Turkey imported gemstone jewelry worth $13.6 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 477 tonnes. That ranks it 27th of 199 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was down 13% on 2023.
Which countries supply gemstone jewelry to Turkey?
Thailand was the largest supplier with 37% of the value ($5.0 million), followed by China (26%) and Vietnam (15%). The top three together account for 77%, out of 38 supplier countries in total. Belgium grew fastest among the top ten, up 646% on the year.
What is the average import price of gemstone jewelry per kg?
The average declared import value was about $28.57 per kg in 2024, 74% below the world average of $111.71 per kg. It is total declared value divided by total weight, so it blends every grade and size; use it as a benchmark, not a quote. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
How have imports of gemstone jewelry to Turkey changed since 2017?
Imports went from $1.9 million in 2017 to $13.6 million in 2024, an increase of 612%. The peak was 2023 at $15.6 million. Monthly and weekly movements since then are in EximDataX.
Does Turkey also export gemstone jewelry?
Yes. Turkey exported $3.2 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to the United States, Qatar and Sweden. On balance Turkey is a net importer of this product, by about $10.4 million a year.
What is the HS code for gemstone jewelry?
The HS code for gemstone jewelry is heading 7116. In Turkey the largest six-digit codes were 7116.20 (98% of the value) and 7116.10 (2%). 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 7116 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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