Cut rubies, sapphires and emeralds imports in the United Arab Emirates: data and top supplier countries
In 2024, the United Arab Emirates imported cut rubies, sapphires and emeralds worth $170.8 million (0 tonnes). It ranks 7th of 121 countries for imports of this product. Value fell 29% from 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2023, at $241.2 million.
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 | $170.8M | 0 t |
| 2023 | $241.2M | 2 t |
| 2022 | $119.7M | 1 t |
| 2021 | $113.7M | 1 t |
| 2020 | $113.1M | 0 t |
| 2019 | $199.9M | 1 t |
| 2018 | $136.3M | 1 t |
| 2017 | $134.0M | 1 t |
Where the United Arab Emirates imports cut rubies, sapphires and emeralds from
The largest suppliers were United States (32%), Hong Kong (29%), Thailand (11%). Among the main suppliers, Hong Kong grew fastest (+401% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United States | $54.9M | 32% |
| Hong Kong | $48.8M | 29% |
| Thailand | $19.0M | 11% |
| India | $15.4M | 9% |
| Mozambique | $13.0M | 7.6% |
| Switzerland | $8.2M | 4.8% |
| United Kingdom | $7.0M | 4.1% |
| Italy | $1.8M | 1.1% |
| France | $858K | 0.5% |
| Brazil | $460K | 0.3% |
Cut rubies, sapphires and emeralds exports from the United Arab Emirates
In 2024, the United Arab Emirates exported cut rubies, sapphires and emeralds worth $104.5 million (0 tonnes). Its share of world exports was 2%. Hong Kong alone took 73% of it.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Hong Kong | $76.4M | 73% |
| United States | $12.3M | 12% |
| Italy | $5.8M | 5.6% |
| Switzerland | $3.9M | 3.7% |
| Thailand | $1.9M | 1.8% |
| France | $1.8M | 1.7% |
| India | $1.5M | 1.4% |
| United Kingdom | $788K | 0.8% |
| Belgium | $35K | 0% |
| Austria | $27K | 0% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United Arab Emirates?
The shipment records behind United Arab Emirates 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 the United Arab Emirates?
The United Arab Emirates imported cut rubies, sapphires and emeralds worth $170.8 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 0 tonnes. That ranks it 7th of 121 countries worldwide, with 3% of world imports. The value was down 29% on 2023.
Which countries supply cut rubies, sapphires and emeralds to the United Arab Emirates?
The United States was the largest supplier with 32% of the value ($54.9 million), followed by Hong Kong (29%) and Thailand (11%). The top three together account for 72%, out of 23 supplier countries in total. Hong Kong grew fastest among the top ten, up 401% on the year.
How have imports of cut rubies, sapphires and emeralds to the United Arab Emirates changed since 2017?
Imports went from $134.0 million in 2017 to $170.8 million in 2024, an increase of 27%. The peak was 2023 at $241.2 million. Over 8 years the average was $153.6 million a year.
Does the United Arab Emirates also export cut rubies, sapphires and emeralds?
Yes. The United Arab Emirates exported $104.5 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Hong Kong, the United States and Italy. On balance the United Arab Emirates is a net importer of this product, by about $66.3 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.
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