Industrial processed diamonds imports in the United Kingdom: data and top supplier countries
In 2024, the United Kingdom imported industrial processed diamonds worth $5.0 million (0 tonnes). It ranks 6th of 77 countries for imports of this product. That is 17% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 it shrank by about 18% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2017, at $19.3 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 | $5.0M | 0 t |
| 2023 | $4.2M | 0 t |
| 2022 | $4.8M | 1 t |
| 2021 | $17.6M | 2 t |
| 2020 | $9.2M | 0 t |
| 2019 | $10.0M | 1 t |
| 2018 | $10.8M | 1 t |
| 2017 | $19.3M | 2 t |
Where the United Kingdom imports industrial processed diamonds from
United States alone supplied 74% of it.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United States | $3.7M | 74% |
| Thailand | $496K | 10% |
| Israel | $135K | 2.7% |
| China | $129K | 2.6% |
| Belgium | $114K | 2.3% |
| Ireland | $90K | 1.8% |
| Netherlands | $78K | 1.6% |
| Hong Kong | $74K | 1.5% |
| India | $42K | 0.8% |
| Sweden | $38K | 0.8% |
Industrial processed diamonds exports from the United Kingdom
In 2024, the United Kingdom exported industrial processed diamonds worth $3.6 million (2 tonnes). Its share of world exports was 2%. The largest buyer markets were United States (41%), Japan (32%), Germany (4%). Among the main buyer markets, Netherlands grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United States | $1.5M | 41% |
| Japan | $1.1M | 32% |
| Germany | $155K | 4.3% |
| Canada | $108K | 3% |
| Netherlands | $97K | 2.7% |
| Ireland | $80K | 2.2% |
| Turkey | $75K | 2.1% |
| South Korea | $75K | 2.1% |
| Hong Kong | $73K | 2% |
| China | $67K | 1.9% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United Kingdom?
The shipment records behind United Kingdom industrial processed diamonds imports (HS 7102.29): 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 7102.29: Diamonds: industrial, (other than unworked or simply sawn, cleaved or bruted), but not mounted or set.
Common questions
What is the value of industrial processed diamonds imported by the United Kingdom?
The United Kingdom imported industrial processed diamonds worth $5.0 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 0 tonnes. That ranks it 6th of 77 countries worldwide, with 3% of world imports. The value was up 17% on 2023.
Which countries supply industrial processed diamonds to the United Kingdom?
The United States was the largest supplier with 74% of the value ($3.7 million), followed by Thailand (10%) and Israel (3%). The top three together account for 87%, out of 21 supplier countries in total. Ireland grew fastest among the top ten, up 225% on the year.
How have imports of industrial processed diamonds to the United Kingdom changed since 2017?
Imports went from $19.3 million in 2017 to $5.0 million in 2024, a fall of 74%. The peak was 2017 at $19.3 million. Over 8 years the average was $10.1 million a year.
Does the United Kingdom also export industrial processed diamonds?
Yes. The United Kingdom exported $3.6 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to the United States, Japan and Germany. On balance the United Kingdom is a net importer of this product, by about $1.4 million a year.
What is the HS code for industrial processed diamonds?
The HS code for industrial processed diamonds is subheading 7102.29. 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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