Rough synthetic gemstones exports from the United Kingdom: data and top buyer countries
The United Kingdom exported $6.9 million of rough synthetic gemstones in 2024 (0 tonnes). That is 74% less than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 41% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2023, at $26.4 million.
Public statistics, latest complete year (2024). Values in US dollars. Page updated .
Exports by year, 2017-2024
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Year by year
| Year | Value | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $6.9M | 0 t |
| 2023 | $26.4M | 1 t |
| 2022 | $9.7M | 0 t |
| 2021 | $18.0M | 0 t |
| 2020 | $3.0M | 1 t |
| 2019 | $417K | 1 t |
| 2018 | $333K | 0 t |
| 2017 | $608K | 1 t |
Where the United Kingdom exports rough synthetic gemstones to
One buyer market dominates: India accounted for 52% of the value. Among the main buyer markets, United States grew fastest (+46% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| India | $3.6M | 52% |
| Thailand | $1.9M | 27% |
| Saudi Arabia | $380K | 5.5% |
| Ireland | $369K | 5.4% |
| United States | $293K | 4.3% |
| Canada | $120K | 1.7% |
| Germany | $117K | 1.7% |
| Hong Kong | $76K | 1.1% |
| Taiwan | $25K | 0.4% |
| China | $21K | 0.3% |
Rough synthetic gemstones imports to the United Kingdom
In 2024, the United Kingdom imported rough synthetic gemstones worth $2.2 million (0 tonnes). Most of the value came from United States (48%), India (16%), Thailand (14%). Among the main suppliers, Netherlands grew fastest (+39% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United States | $1.1M | 48% |
| India | $345K | 16% |
| Thailand | $322K | 15% |
| Netherlands | $311K | 14% |
| Germany | $47K | 2.1% |
| Belgium | $44K | 2% |
| Ireland | $35K | 1.6% |
| China | $22K | 1% |
| Switzerland | $12K | 0.5% |
| Israel | $9K | 0.4% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United Kingdom?
The shipment records behind United Kingdom rough synthetic gemstones exports (HS 7104.20): 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 7104.20: Stones: precious or semi-precious, synthetic or reconstructed, (not piezo-electric quartz), unworked or simply sawn, roughly shaped, (not strung, mounted or set), temporarily strung for transport convenience.
Common questions
What is the value of rough synthetic gemstones exported by the United Kingdom?
The United Kingdom exported rough synthetic gemstones worth $6.9 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 0 tonnes. That ranks it 16th of 84 countries worldwide, with 0% of world exports. The value was down 74% on 2023.
Which countries buy rough synthetic gemstones from the United Kingdom?
India was the largest buyer with 52% of the value ($3.6 million), followed by Thailand (27%) and Saudi Arabia (6%). The top three together account for 85%, out of 27 buyer countries in total. Canada grew fastest among the top ten, up 402% on the year.
How have exports of rough synthetic gemstones from the United Kingdom changed since 2017?
Exports went from $608 thousand in 2017 to $6.9 million in 2024. The peak was 2023 at $26.4 million. Over 8 years the average was $8.2 million a year.
Does the United Kingdom also import rough synthetic gemstones?
Yes. The United Kingdom imported $2.2 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly from the United States, India and Thailand. On balance the United Kingdom is a net exporter of this product, by about $4.7 million a year.
What is the HS code for rough synthetic gemstones?
The HS code for rough synthetic gemstones is subheading 7104.20. 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 7104 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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