Cut rubies, sapphires and emeralds imports in the United Kingdom: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, the United Kingdom imported cut rubies, sapphires and emeralds worth $168.5 million (14 tonnes). It ranks 8th of 121 countries for imports of this product. Value rose 6% on 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable.
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 | $168.5M | 14 t |
| 2023 | $158.5M | 4 t |
| 2022 | $174.5M | 35 t |
| 2021 | $139.7M | 18 t |
| 2020 | $62.3M | 8 t |
| 2019 | $130.6M | 2 t |
| 2018 | $121.5M | 2 t |
| 2017 | $153.2M | 1 t |
Where the United Kingdom imports cut rubies, sapphires and emeralds from
The largest suppliers were United States (24%), Hong Kong (17%), Switzerland (14%). Among the main suppliers, Italy grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United States | $40.7M | 24% |
| Hong Kong | $28.0M | 17% |
| Switzerland | $24.4M | 15% |
| Myanmar | $15.0M | 8.9% |
| Thailand | $12.2M | 7.3% |
| Sri Lanka | $11.1M | 6.6% |
| Mozambique | $10.2M | 6.1% |
| India | $7.5M | 4.5% |
| Brunei | $4.0M | 2.4% |
| Italy | $3.8M | 2.3% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $12,392.36 per kg, 86% below the world average of $88,288.93, 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 rubies, sapphires and emeralds exports from the United Kingdom
In 2024, the United Kingdom exported cut rubies, sapphires and emeralds worth $137.4 million (2 tonnes). Its share of world exports was 2%. The largest buyer markets were United States (30%), Switzerland (25%), Hong Kong (18%). Among the main buyer markets, Switzerland grew fastest (+336% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United States | $41.9M | 31% |
| Switzerland | $34.3M | 25% |
| Hong Kong | $25.3M | 18% |
| Thailand | $9.5M | 6.9% |
| United Arab Emirates | $7.0M | 5.1% |
| France | $4.4M | 3.2% |
| Israel | $3.9M | 2.9% |
| Belgium | $3.0M | 2.2% |
| Qatar | $2.7M | 2% |
| Germany | $1.7M | 1.2% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United Kingdom?
The shipment records behind United Kingdom cut rubies, sapphires and emeralds imports (HS 7103.91): 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 7103.91: Stones: 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 rubies, sapphires and emeralds imported by the United Kingdom?
The United Kingdom imported cut rubies, sapphires and emeralds worth $168.5 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 14 tonnes. That ranks it 8th of 121 countries worldwide, with 3% of world imports. The value was up 6% on 2023.
Which countries supply cut rubies, sapphires and emeralds to the United Kingdom?
The United States was the largest supplier with 24% of the value ($40.7 million), followed by Hong Kong (17%) and Switzerland (14%). The top three together account for 55%, out of 48 supplier countries in total. Mozambique grew fastest among the top ten, up 348% on the year.
What is the average import price of cut rubies, sapphires and emeralds per kg?
The average declared import value was about $12,392.36 per kg in 2024, 86% below the world average of $88,288.93 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of cut rubies, sapphires and emeralds to the United Kingdom changed since 2017?
Imports went from $153.2 million in 2017 to $168.5 million in 2024, an increase of 10%. The peak was 2022 at $174.5 million. Over 8 years the average was $138.6 million a year.
Does the United Kingdom also export cut rubies, sapphires and emeralds?
Yes. The United Kingdom exported $137.4 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to the United States, Switzerland and Hong Kong. On balance the United Kingdom is a net importer of this product, by about $31.1 million a year.
What is the HS code for cut rubies, sapphires and emeralds?
The HS code for cut rubies, sapphires and emeralds is subheading 7103.91. 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.
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