Polished gemstone diamonds imports in the United Arab Emirates: data and top supplier countries
In 2024, the United Arab Emirates imported polished gemstone diamonds worth $5.02 billion (1 tonnes). It ranks 3rd of 136 countries for imports of this product. That is 38% less than in 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2023, at $8.15 billion.
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 | $5.02B | 1 t |
| 2023 | $8.15B | 2 t |
| 2022 | $5.67B | 2 t |
| 2021 | $4.03B | 2 t |
| 2020 | $2.45B | 15 t |
| 2019 | $4.51B | 7 t |
| 2018 | $4.10B | 6 t |
| 2017 | $4.65B | 136 t |
Where the United Arab Emirates imports polished gemstone diamonds from
The largest suppliers were India (32%), Hong Kong (22%), United States (17%). Among the main suppliers, Hong Kong grew fastest (+474% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| India | $1.58B | 32% |
| Hong Kong | $1.10B | 22% |
| United States | $830.5M | 17% |
| South Africa | $599.4M | 12% |
| Belgium | $401.3M | 8% |
| Armenia | $109.0M | 2.2% |
| Switzerland | $94.7M | 1.9% |
| Israel | $90.0M | 1.8% |
| Namibia | $77.0M | 1.5% |
| Thailand | $44.0M | 0.9% |
Polished gemstone diamonds exports from the United Arab Emirates
In 2024, the United Arab Emirates exported polished gemstone diamonds worth $1.81 billion (1 tonnes). It ranks 7th of 117 countries for exports of this product. Hong Kong alone took 71% of it.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Hong Kong | $1.29B | 71% |
| Israel | $190.3M | 11% |
| India | $153.7M | 8.5% |
| United States | $98.0M | 5.4% |
| Belgium | $32.6M | 1.8% |
| Switzerland | $13.1M | 0.7% |
| Thailand | $8.7M | 0.5% |
| Germany | $7.1M | 0.4% |
| United Kingdom | $4.4M | 0.2% |
| Lebanon | $3.5M | 0.2% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United Arab Emirates?
The shipment records behind United Arab Emirates polished gemstone diamonds imports (HS 7102.39): 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 7102.39: Diamonds: non-industrial, (other than unworked or simply sawn, cleaved or bruted), but not mounted or set.
Common questions
What is the value of polished gemstone diamonds imported by the United Arab Emirates?
The United Arab Emirates imported polished gemstone diamonds worth $5.02 billion in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 1 tonnes. That ranks it 3rd of 136 countries worldwide, with 11% of world imports. The value was down 38% on 2023.
Which countries supply polished gemstone diamonds to the United Arab Emirates?
India was the largest supplier with 32% of the value ($1.58 billion), followed by Hong Kong (22%) and the United States (17%). The top three together account for 70%, out of 31 supplier countries in total. Hong Kong grew fastest among the top ten, up 474% on the year.
How have imports of polished gemstone diamonds to the United Arab Emirates changed since 2017?
Imports went from $4.65 billion in 2017 to $5.02 billion in 2024, an increase of 8%. The peak was 2023 at $8.15 billion. Over 8 years the average was $4.82 billion a year.
Does the United Arab Emirates also export polished gemstone diamonds?
Yes. The United Arab Emirates exported $1.81 billion worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Hong Kong, Israel and India. On balance the United Arab Emirates is a net importer of this product, by about $3.21 billion a year.
What is the HS code for polished gemstone diamonds?
The HS code for polished gemstone diamonds is subheading 7102.39. 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 7102 page.
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