Rough gemstone diamonds imports in the United Kingdom: data and top supplier countries
Imports of rough gemstone diamonds by the United Kingdom reached $47.3 million in 2024 (0 tonnes). That is 43% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 it shrank by about 32% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2017, at $669.2 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 | $47.3M | 0 t |
| 2023 | $33.1M | 0 t |
| 2022 | $54.8M | 0 t |
| 2021 | $69.7M | 0 t |
| 2020 | $21.3M | 0 t |
| 2019 | $102.4M | 0 t |
| 2018 | $454.3M | 5 t |
| 2017 | $669.2M | 3 t |
Where the United Kingdom imports rough gemstone diamonds from
The largest suppliers were Botswana (32%), Sierra Leone (29%), South Africa (13%). Among the main suppliers, Sierra Leone grew fastest (+888% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Botswana | $15.1M | 32% |
| Sierra Leone | $13.8M | 29% |
| South Africa | $6.1M | 13% |
| Hong Kong | $5.8M | 12% |
| China | $5.5M | 12% |
| Belgium | $376K | 0.8% |
| Israel | $342K | 0.7% |
| Canada | $254K | 0.5% |
| Singapore | $31K | 0.1% |
| United States | $26K | 0.1% |
Rough gemstone diamonds exports from the United Kingdom
Exports of rough gemstone diamonds by the United Kingdom reached $32.3 million in 2024. The largest buyer markets were South Africa (31%), Botswana (30%), China (17%). Among the main buyer markets, South Africa grew fastest (+58% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| South Africa | $9.9M | 31% |
| Botswana | $9.7M | 30% |
| China | $5.5M | 17% |
| Hong Kong | $5.4M | 17% |
| Singapore | $898K | 2.8% |
| Belgium | $494K | 1.5% |
| Israel | $158K | 0.5% |
| United States | $144K | 0.5% |
| Thailand | $51K | 0.2% |
| Italy | $29K | 0.1% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United Kingdom?
The shipment records behind United Kingdom rough gemstone diamonds imports (HS 7102.31): 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 7102.31: Diamonds: non-industrial, unworked or simply sawn, cleaved or bruted, but not mounted or set.
Common questions
What is the value of rough gemstone diamonds imported by the United Kingdom?
The United Kingdom imported rough gemstone diamonds worth $47.3 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 0 tonnes. That ranks it 15th of 56 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 43% on 2023.
Which countries supply rough gemstone diamonds to the United Kingdom?
Botswana was the largest supplier with 32% of the value ($15.1 million), followed by Sierra Leone (29%) and South Africa (13%). The top three together account for 74%, out of 11 supplier countries in total. Sierra Leone grew fastest among the top ten, up 888% on the year.
How have imports of rough gemstone diamonds to the United Kingdom changed since 2017?
Imports went from $669.2 million in 2017 to $47.3 million in 2024, a fall of 93%. The peak was 2017 at $669.2 million. Over 8 years the average was $181.5 million a year.
Does the United Kingdom also export rough gemstone diamonds?
Yes. The United Kingdom exported $32.3 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to South Africa, Botswana and China. On balance the United Kingdom is a net importer of this product, by about $15.0 million a year.
What is the HS code for rough gemstone diamonds?
The HS code for rough gemstone diamonds is subheading 7102.31. 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.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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