Cultured pearls (worked) imports in the United Kingdom: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of cultured pearls (worked) by the United Kingdom reached $3.2 million in 2024 (2 tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. Value fell 33% from 2023. Over 2017-2024 it shrank by about 9% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2017, at $6.2 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 | $3.2M | 2 t |
| 2023 | $4.7M | 5 t |
| 2022 | $3.7M | 2 t |
| 2021 | $3.1M | 6 t |
| 2020 | $2.6M | 4 t |
| 2019 | $3.3M | 2 t |
| 2018 | $3.8M | 6 t |
| 2017 | $6.2M | 4 t |
Where the United Kingdom imports cultured pearls (worked) from
The largest suppliers were China (35%), United States (17%), Japan (16%).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $1.1M | 35% |
| United States | $556K | 18% |
| Japan | $518K | 16% |
| Australia | $352K | 11% |
| Hong Kong | $146K | 4.6% |
| France | $108K | 3.4% |
| Indonesia | $68K | 2.2% |
| French Polynesia | $53K | 1.7% |
| Germany | $51K | 1.6% |
| India | $44K | 1.4% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $1,988.00 per kg, 296% above the world average of $501.90. 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.
Cultured pearls (worked) exports from the United Kingdom
In 2024, the United Kingdom exported cultured pearls (worked) worth $1.4 million (0 tonnes). Hong Kong alone took 77% of it. Among the main buyer markets, Hong Kong grew fastest (+373% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Hong Kong | $1.1M | 77% |
| United States | $114K | 8.3% |
| France | $52K | 3.8% |
| Thailand | $20K | 1.5% |
| Japan | $18K | 1.3% |
| Sweden | $13K | 0.9% |
| Cyprus | $12K | 0.9% |
| Portugal | $10K | 0.7% |
| India | $8K | 0.6% |
| Italy | $8K | 0.6% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United Kingdom?
The shipment records behind United Kingdom cultured pearls (worked) imports (HS 7101.22): 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 7101.22: Pearls: cultured, worked, whether or not graded (but not strung, mounted or set), temporarily strung for the convenience of transport.
Common questions
What is the value of cultured pearls (worked) imported by the United Kingdom?
The United Kingdom imported cultured pearls (worked) worth $3.2 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 2 tonnes. That ranks it 15th of 128 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was down 33% on 2023.
Which countries supply cultured pearls (worked) to the United Kingdom?
China was the largest supplier with 35% of the value ($1.1 million), followed by the United States (17%) and Japan (16%). The top three together account for 68%, out of 29 supplier countries in total. India grew fastest among the top ten, up 35% on the year.
What is the average import price of cultured pearls (worked) per kg?
The average declared import value was about $1,988.00 per kg in 2024, 296% above the world average of $501.90 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of cultured pearls (worked) to the United Kingdom changed since 2017?
Imports went from $6.2 million in 2017 to $3.2 million in 2024, a fall of 49%. The peak was 2017 at $6.2 million. Over 8 years the average was $3.8 million a year.
Does the United Kingdom also export cultured pearls (worked)?
Yes. The United Kingdom exported $1.4 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Hong Kong, the United States and France. On balance the United Kingdom is a net importer of this product, by about $1.8 million a year.
What is the HS code for cultured pearls (worked)?
The HS code for cultured pearls (worked) is subheading 7101.22. 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 7101 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
The totals here are public statistics; the company-level detail sits in EximDataX, which has a direct customs feed for the United Kingdom. Tell us your product to see it live.
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