Pearl jewelry imports in the United Kingdom: data, top suppliers and prices
The United Kingdom imported $4.0 million of pearl jewelry in 2024 (22 tonnes). It ranks 8th of 157 countries for imports of this product. Value fell 7% from 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2020, at $6.1 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 | $4.0M | 22 t |
| 2023 | $4.3M | 8 t |
| 2022 | $2.9M | 15 t |
| 2021 | $3.5M | 14 t |
| 2020 | $6.1M | 52 t |
| 2019 | $3.8M | 80 t |
| 2018 | $4.0M | 7 t |
| 2017 | $3.9M | 17 t |
Where the United Kingdom imports pearl jewelry from
The largest suppliers were China (48%), United States (17%), Hong Kong (14%). Among the main suppliers, Hong Kong grew fastest (+883% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $1.9M | 48% |
| United States | $703K | 17% |
| Hong Kong | $571K | 14% |
| Japan | $282K | 7% |
| Germany | $109K | 2.7% |
| Australia | $86K | 2.1% |
| Netherlands | $80K | 2% |
| Italy | $57K | 1.4% |
| Morocco | $48K | 1.2% |
| France | $37K | 0.9% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $183.25 per kg, close to the world average of $170.56.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Pearl jewelry exports from the United Kingdom
The United Kingdom exported $1.5 million of pearl jewelry in 2024 (3 tonnes). Its share of world exports was 1%. Most of it went to Switzerland (27%), Hong Kong (13%), United States (10%). Among the main buyer markets, Poland grew fastest (+641% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Switzerland | $419K | 27% |
| Hong Kong | $209K | 14% |
| United States | $159K | 10% |
| Poland | $144K | 9.3% |
| China | $71K | 4.6% |
| United Arab Emirates | $54K | 3.5% |
| Ireland | $53K | 3.5% |
| Netherlands | $51K | 3.3% |
| Bermuda | $47K | 3% |
| Germany | $37K | 2.4% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United Kingdom?
The shipment records behind United Kingdom pearl jewelry imports (HS 7116.10): 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 7116.10: Pearls: articles of natural or cultured pearls.
Common questions
What is the value of pearl jewelry imported by the United Kingdom?
The United Kingdom imported pearl jewelry worth $4.0 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 22 tonnes. That ranks it 8th of 157 countries worldwide, with 3% of world imports. The value was down 7% on 2023.
Which countries supply pearl jewelry to the United Kingdom?
China was the largest supplier with 48% of the value ($1.9 million), followed by the United States (17%) and Hong Kong (14%). The top three together account for 79%, out of 35 supplier countries in total. Hong Kong grew fastest among the top ten, up 883% on the year.
What is the average import price of pearl jewelry per kg?
The average declared import value was about $183.25 per kg in 2024, 7% above the world average of $170.56 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of pearl jewelry to the United Kingdom changed since 2017?
Imports went from $3.9 million in 2017 to $4.0 million in 2024, an increase of 3%. The peak was 2020 at $6.1 million. Over 8 years the average was $4.1 million a year.
Does the United Kingdom also export pearl jewelry?
Yes. The United Kingdom exported $1.5 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Switzerland, Hong Kong and the United States. On balance the United Kingdom is a net importer of this product, by about $2.5 million a year.
What is the HS code for pearl jewelry?
The HS code for pearl jewelry is subheading 7116.10. 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 7116 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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