Cultured pearls (unworked) exports from the United States: data and top buyer countries
In 2024, the United States exported cultured pearls (unworked) worth $23.6 million (0 tonnes). It ranks 6th of 52 countries for exports of this product. Value rose 235% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 32% a year on average.
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 | $23.6M | 0 t |
| 2023 | $7.0M | 1 t |
| 2022 | $4.1M | 0 t |
| 2021 | $4.3M | 0 t |
| 2020 | $2.4M | 0 t |
| 2019 | $2.9M | 1 t |
| 2018 | $3.0M | 124 t |
| 2017 | $3.4M | 1 t |
Where the United States exports cultured pearls (unworked) to
One buyer market dominates: Hong Kong accounted for 94% of the value. Among the main buyer markets, Hong Kong grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Hong Kong | $22.1M | 94% |
| Honduras | $431K | 1.8% |
| New Zealand | $276K | 1.2% |
| Australia | $196K | 0.8% |
| Japan | $109K | 0.5% |
| Thailand | $89K | 0.4% |
| Israel | $81K | 0.3% |
| Switzerland | $60K | 0.3% |
| Canada | $55K | 0.2% |
| United Kingdom | $30K | 0.1% |
Cultured pearls (unworked) imports to the United States
Imports of cultured pearls (unworked) by the United States reached $13.1 million in 2024 (10 tonnes). It ranks 3rd of 87 countries for imports of this product. The largest suppliers were Japan (24%), China (21%), India (16%). Among the main suppliers, Thailand grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Japan | $3.2M | 24% |
| China | $2.7M | 21% |
| India | $2.1M | 16% |
| French Polynesia | $2.0M | 15% |
| Australia | $942K | 7.2% |
| Hong Kong | $649K | 5% |
| Indonesia | $483K | 3.7% |
| Thailand | $385K | 2.9% |
| Switzerland | $239K | 1.8% |
| France | $129K | 1% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United States?
The shipment records behind United States cultured pearls (unworked) exports (HS 7101.21): 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 7101.21: Pearls: cultured, unworked, whether or not graded (but not strung, mounted or set), temporarily strung for the convenience of transport.
Common questions
What is the value of cultured pearls (unworked) exported by the United States?
The United States exported cultured pearls (unworked) worth $23.6 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 0 tonnes. That ranks it 6th of 52 countries worldwide, with 5% of world exports. The value was up 235% on 2023.
Which countries buy cultured pearls (unworked) from the United States?
Hong Kong was the largest buyer with 94% of the value ($22.1 million), followed by Honduras (2%) and New Zealand (1%). The top three together account for 97%, out of 33 buyer countries in total. Switzerland grew fastest among the top ten, up 652% on the year.
How have exports of cultured pearls (unworked) from the United States changed since 2017?
Exports went from $3.4 million in 2017 to $23.6 million in 2024, an increase of 584%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $6.4 million a year.
Does the United States also import cultured pearls (unworked)?
Yes. The United States imported $13.1 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly from Japan, China and India. On balance the United States is a net exporter of this product, by about $10.5 million a year.
What is the HS code for cultured pearls (unworked)?
The HS code for cultured pearls (unworked) is subheading 7101.21. 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 7101 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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