Unsorted diamonds imports in the United Arab Emirates: data and top supplier countries
The United Arab Emirates imported $123.7 million of unsorted diamonds in 2024 (0 tonnes). It ranks 4th of 62 countries for imports of this product. That is 53% less than in 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2022, at $320.1 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 | $123.7M | 0 t |
| 2023 | $264.4M | 1 t |
| 2022 | $320.1M | 1 t |
| 2021 | $250.8M | 1 t |
| 2020 | $103.5M | 0 t |
| 2019 | $97.7M | 1 t |
| 2018 | $105.4M | 1 t |
| 2017 | $72.5M | 0 t |
Where the United Arab Emirates imports unsorted diamonds from
One supplier dominates: South Africa accounted for 99% of the value.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| South Africa | $122.9M | 99% |
| Belgium | $452K | 0.4% |
| Tanzania | $242K | 0.2% |
| United States | $71K | 0.1% |
| Lebanon | $22K | 0% |
| Switzerland | $7K | 0% |
| Turkey | $0K | 0% |
Unsorted diamonds exports from the United Arab Emirates
Exports of unsorted diamonds by the United Arab Emirates reached $13.2 million in 2024 (0 tonnes). It ranks 6th of 51 countries for exports of this product. One buyer market dominates: India accounted for 76% of the value. Among the main buyer markets, India grew fastest (+83% on the year before).
Who is behind these numbers in the United Arab Emirates?
The shipment records behind United Arab Emirates unsorted diamonds imports (HS 7102.10): 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 7102.10: Diamonds: whether or not worked, but not mounted or set, unsorted.
Common questions
What is the value of unsorted diamonds imported by the United Arab Emirates?
The United Arab Emirates imported unsorted diamonds worth $123.7 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 0 tonnes. That ranks it 4th of 62 countries worldwide, with 16% of world imports. The value was down 53% on 2023.
Which countries supply unsorted diamonds to the United Arab Emirates?
South Africa was the largest supplier with 99% of the value ($122.9 million), followed by Belgium (0%) and Tanzania (0%). The top three together account for 100%, out of 7 supplier countries in total.
How have imports of unsorted diamonds to the United Arab Emirates changed since 2017?
Imports went from $72.5 million in 2017 to $123.7 million in 2024, an increase of 70%. The peak was 2022 at $320.1 million. Over 8 years the average was $167.3 million a year.
Does the United Arab Emirates also export unsorted diamonds?
Yes. The United Arab Emirates exported $13.2 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to India, Lebanon and Israel. On balance the United Arab Emirates is a net importer of this product, by about $110.4 million a year.
What is the HS code for unsorted diamonds?
The HS code for unsorted diamonds is subheading 7102.10. 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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