Precious stones exports from Turkey: data, top buyers and prices
Exports of precious stones by Turkey reached $6.9 million in 2024 (70 tonnes). Value rose 192% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 16% 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 | $6.9M | 70 t |
| 2023 | $2.3M | 91 t |
| 2022 | $2.2M | 275 t |
| 2021 | $1.1M | 95 t |
| 2020 | $1.3M | 216 t |
| 2019 | $3.3M | 176 t |
| 2018 | $1.8M | 311 t |
| 2017 | $2.4M | 189 t |
Where Turkey exports precious stones to
Most of it went to United Arab Emirates (36%), Thailand (31%), China (10%). Among the main buyer markets, Thailand grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United Arab Emirates | $2.5M | 36% |
| Thailand | $2.1M | 31% |
| China | $656K | 9.6% |
| United States | $584K | 8.5% |
| India | $220K | 3.2% |
| Germany | $194K | 2.8% |
| Hong Kong | $79K | 1.2% |
| Japan | $75K | 1.1% |
| Israel | $61K | 0.9% |
| Australia | $55K | 0.8% |
Product types under HS 7103
| 7103.99 | Stones: precious (other than diamonds) and semi-precious stones, (other than rubies, sapphires and emeralds), worked other than simply sawn or… | 74% |
| 7103.91 | Stones: rubies, sapphires and emeralds, worked (other than simply sawn or roughly shaped), not strung, mounted or set | 17% |
| 7103.10 | Stones: precious (other than diamonds) and semi-precious stones, unworked or simply sawn or roughly shaped, not strung, mounted or set | 10% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 7103.
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $98.62 per kg, 124% above the world average of $44.08. 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 stones imports to Turkey
In 2024, Turkey imported precious stones worth $6.0 million (175 tonnes). The largest suppliers were Thailand (32%), India (21%), China (14%). Among the main suppliers, Germany grew fastest (+314% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Thailand | $1.9M | 32% |
| India | $1.2M | 21% |
| China | $855K | 14% |
| Hong Kong | $524K | 8.8% |
| Brazil | $387K | 6.5% |
| Germany | $312K | 5.3% |
| Tanzania | $195K | 3.3% |
| South Africa | $147K | 2.5% |
| United States | $99K | 1.7% |
| France | $47K | 0.8% |
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 7103: Precious (excluding diamond) and semi-precious stone; worked, graded, not strung, mounted, set; ungraded precious (excluding diamond) and semi-precious stone, temporarily strung for convenience of transport.
Common questions
What is the value of precious stones exported by Turkey?
Turkey exported precious stones worth $6.9 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 70 tonnes. That ranks it 39th of 162 countries worldwide, with 0% of world exports. The value was up 192% on 2023.
Which countries buy precious stones from Turkey?
The United Arab Emirates was the largest buyer with 36% of the value ($2.5 million), followed by Thailand (31%) and China (10%). The top three together account for 76%, out of 64 buyer countries in total. Israel grew fastest among the top ten, up 974% on the year.
What is the average export price of precious stones per kg?
The average declared export value was about $98.62 per kg in 2024, 124% above the world average of $44.08 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 exports of precious stones from Turkey changed since 2017?
Exports went from $2.4 million in 2017 to $6.9 million in 2024, an increase of 191%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Monthly and weekly movements since then are in EximDataX.
Does Turkey also import precious stones?
Yes. Turkey imported $6.0 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly from Thailand, India and China. That compares with exports of $6.9 million in the same year.
What is the HS code for precious stones?
The HS code for precious stones is heading 7103. In Turkey the largest six-digit codes were 7103.99 (74% of the value) and 7103.91 (16%). 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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