Industrial rough diamonds imports in the United Kingdom: data and top supplier countries
The United Kingdom imported $2.7 million of industrial rough diamonds in 2024 (0 tonnes). That is 13% less than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 it shrank by about 14% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2019, at $30.9 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 | $2.7M | 0 t |
| 2023 | $3.1M | 0 t |
| 2022 | $3.8M | 0 t |
| 2021 | $5.1M | 0 t |
| 2020 | $3.0M | 0 t |
| 2019 | $30.9M | 2 t |
| 2018 | $6.4M | 2 t |
| 2017 | $7.5M | 1 t |
Where the United Kingdom imports industrial rough diamonds from
Most of the value came from South Africa (31%), Belgium (20%), United States (11%). Among the main suppliers, Canada grew fastest (+441% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| South Africa | $840K | 31% |
| Belgium | $536K | 20% |
| United States | $288K | 11% |
| Botswana | $247K | 9.2% |
| India | $190K | 7.1% |
| Canada | $160K | 5.9% |
| Israel | $156K | 5.8% |
| Sierra Leone | $122K | 4.5% |
| Taiwan | $69K | 2.6% |
| Ireland | $38K | 1.4% |
Industrial rough diamonds exports from the United Kingdom
The United Kingdom exported $2.2 million of industrial rough diamonds in 2024 (0 tonnes). The largest buyer markets were Ireland (39%), United States (18%), South Korea (13%). Among the main buyer markets, United States grew fastest (+68% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Ireland | $849K | 39% |
| United States | $391K | 18% |
| South Korea | $281K | 13% |
| Belgium | $261K | 12% |
| Canada | $81K | 3.7% |
| Israel | $77K | 3.5% |
| Brazil | $75K | 3.4% |
| Japan | $44K | 2% |
| China | $30K | 1.4% |
| Taiwan | $27K | 1.2% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United Kingdom?
The shipment records behind United Kingdom industrial rough diamonds imports (HS 7102.21): 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 7102.21: Diamonds: industrial, unworked or simply sawn, cleaved or bruted, but not mounted or set.
Common questions
What is the value of industrial rough diamonds imported by the United Kingdom?
The United Kingdom imported industrial rough diamonds worth $2.7 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 0 tonnes. That ranks it 11th of 60 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 13% on 2023.
Which countries supply industrial rough diamonds to the United Kingdom?
South Africa was the largest supplier with 31% of the value ($840 thousand), followed by Belgium (20%) and the United States (11%). The top three together account for 62%, out of 14 supplier countries in total. Canada grew fastest among the top ten, up 441% on the year.
How have imports of industrial rough diamonds to the United Kingdom changed since 2017?
Imports went from $7.5 million in 2017 to $2.7 million in 2024, a fall of 64%. The peak was 2019 at $30.9 million. Over 8 years the average was $7.8 million a year.
Does the United Kingdom also export industrial rough diamonds?
Yes. The United Kingdom exported $2.2 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Ireland, the United States and South Korea. On balance the United Kingdom is a net importer of this product, by about $503 thousand a year.
What is the HS code for industrial rough diamonds?
The HS code for industrial rough diamonds is subheading 7102.21. 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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