Rough synthetic gemstones imports in the United Arab Emirates: data and top supplier countries
The United Arab Emirates imported $284.1 million of rough synthetic gemstones in 2024 (2 tonnes). That makes it the 3rd largest importer of this product worldwide, out of 98 countries. That is 43% less than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 66% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2023, at $499.2 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 | $284.1M | 2 t |
| 2023 | $499.2M | 3 t |
| 2022 | $452.3M | 2 t |
| 2021 | $164.3M | 2 t |
| 2020 | $59.5M | 2 t |
| 2019 | $5.0M | 1 t |
| 2018 | $20.2M | 36 t |
| 2017 | $8.2M | 3 t |
Where the United Arab Emirates imports rough synthetic gemstones from
The largest suppliers were United States (40%), Hong Kong (37%), India (19%). Among the main suppliers, Hong Kong grew fastest (+660% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United States | $112.5M | 40% |
| Hong Kong | $105.5M | 37% |
| India | $53.7M | 19% |
| China | $7.4M | 2.6% |
| Thailand | $2.5M | 0.9% |
| Belgium | $1.4M | 0.5% |
| Tanzania | $577K | 0.2% |
| Israel | $447K | 0.2% |
| Taiwan | $144K | 0.1% |
| Czech Republic | $11K | 0% |
Rough synthetic gemstones exports from the United Arab Emirates
Exports of rough synthetic gemstones by the United Arab Emirates reached $246.2 million in 2024 (3 tonnes). It ranks 4th of 84 countries for exports of this product. One buyer market dominates: Hong Kong accounted for 57% of the value.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Hong Kong | $141.4M | 57% |
| India | $104.6M | 43% |
| Saudi Arabia | $77K | 0% |
| United States | $61K | 0% |
| Egypt | $49K | 0% |
| Guatemala | $29K | 0% |
| Israel | $6K | 0% |
| Turkey | $2K | 0% |
| Slovakia | $2K | 0% |
| Spain | $2K | 0% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United Arab Emirates?
The shipment records behind United Arab Emirates rough synthetic gemstones imports (HS 7104.20): 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 7104.20: Stones: precious or semi-precious, synthetic or reconstructed, (not piezo-electric quartz), unworked or simply sawn, roughly shaped, (not strung, mounted or set), temporarily strung for transport convenience.
Common questions
What is the value of rough synthetic gemstones imported by the United Arab Emirates?
The United Arab Emirates imported rough synthetic gemstones worth $284.1 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 2 tonnes. That ranks it 3rd of 98 countries worldwide, with 16% of world imports. The value was down 43% on 2023.
Which countries supply rough synthetic gemstones to the United Arab Emirates?
The United States was the largest supplier with 40% of the value ($112.5 million), followed by Hong Kong (37%) and India (19%). The top three together account for 96%, out of 13 supplier countries in total. Hong Kong grew fastest among the top ten, up 660% on the year.
How have imports of rough synthetic gemstones to the United Arab Emirates changed since 2017?
Imports went from $8.2 million in 2017 to $284.1 million in 2024. The peak was 2023 at $499.2 million. Over 8 years the average was $186.6 million a year.
Does the United Arab Emirates also export rough synthetic gemstones?
Yes. The United Arab Emirates exported $246.2 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Hong Kong, India and Saudi Arabia. That compares with imports of $284.1 million in the same year.
What is the HS code for rough synthetic gemstones?
The HS code for rough synthetic gemstones is subheading 7104.20. 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 7104 page.
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