Cut precious stones (other types) imports in the United Kingdom: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of cut precious stones (other types) by the United Kingdom reached $25.6 million in 2024 (269 tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. That is 17% less than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 it shrank by about 10% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2017, at $52.2 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 | $25.6M | 269 t |
| 2023 | $30.9M | 337 t |
| 2022 | $42.1M | 638 t |
| 2021 | $45.8M | 581 t |
| 2020 | $27.1M | 306 t |
| 2019 | $41.3M | 423 t |
| 2018 | $27.3M | 329 t |
| 2017 | $52.2M | 374 t |
Where the United Kingdom imports cut precious stones (other types) from
Most of the value came from Germany (23%), India (16%), Thailand (10%). Trade is spread widely: the top three suppliers together make up only 49%. Among the main suppliers, South Africa grew fastest (+156% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Germany | $5.9M | 23% |
| India | $4.0M | 16% |
| Thailand | $2.5M | 9.9% |
| United States | $2.3M | 8.9% |
| Brazil | $1.9M | 7.5% |
| Hong Kong | $1.7M | 6.8% |
| China | $1.3M | 5.2% |
| France | $950K | 3.7% |
| South Africa | $883K | 3.5% |
| Israel | $825K | 3.2% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $95.13 per kg, 54% below the world average of $204.80, which often means bulk or lower-grade product.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Cut precious stones (other types) exports from the United Kingdom
The United Kingdom exported $17.5 million of cut precious stones (other types) in 2024 (18 tonnes). Its share of world exports was 1%. The largest buyer markets were Hong Kong (29%), Thailand (17%), United States (15%). Among the main buyer markets, Belgium grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Hong Kong | $5.1M | 29% |
| Thailand | $2.9M | 17% |
| United States | $2.7M | 15% |
| Switzerland | $2.3M | 13% |
| Germany | $1.7M | 10% |
| Israel | $1.1M | 6.1% |
| Belgium | $314K | 1.8% |
| Italy | $277K | 1.6% |
| India | $216K | 1.2% |
| Ireland | $189K | 1.1% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United Kingdom?
The shipment records behind United Kingdom cut precious stones (other types) imports (HS 7103.99): 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 7103.99: Stones: precious (other than diamonds) and semi-precious stones, (other than 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 precious stones (other types) imported by the United Kingdom?
The United Kingdom imported cut precious stones (other types) worth $25.6 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 269 tonnes. That ranks it 15th of 160 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was down 17% on 2023.
Which countries supply cut precious stones (other types) to the United Kingdom?
Germany was the largest supplier with 23% of the value ($5.9 million), followed by India (16%) and Thailand (10%). The top three together account for 49%, out of 66 supplier countries in total. South Africa grew fastest among the top ten, up 156% on the year.
What is the average import price of cut precious stones (other types) per kg?
The average declared import value was about $95.13 per kg in 2024, 54% below the world average of $204.80 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of cut precious stones (other types) to the United Kingdom changed since 2017?
Imports went from $52.2 million in 2017 to $25.6 million in 2024, a fall of 51%. The peak was 2017 at $52.2 million. Over 8 years the average was $36.5 million a year.
Does the United Kingdom also export cut precious stones (other types)?
Yes. The United Kingdom exported $17.5 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Hong Kong, Thailand and the United States. On balance the United Kingdom is a net importer of this product, by about $8.1 million a year.
What is the HS code for cut precious stones (other types)?
The HS code for cut precious stones (other types) is subheading 7103.99. 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.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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