Cut rubies, sapphires and emeralds imports in the United States: data and top supplier countries
The United States imported $1.26 billion of cut rubies, sapphires and emeralds in 2024 (5 tonnes). It ranks 2nd of 121 countries for imports of this product. That is 14% more than in 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable.
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 | $1.26B | 5 t |
| 2023 | $1.11B | 3 t |
| 2022 | $1.09B | 2 t |
| 2021 | $728.6M | 2 t |
| 2020 | $525.5M | 55 t |
| 2019 | $941.9M | 3 t |
| 2018 | $1.26B | 3 t |
| 2017 | $1.07B | 3 t |
Where the United States imports cut rubies, sapphires and emeralds from
Most of the value came from Thailand (20%), Switzerland (13%), Sri Lanka (10%). Trade is spread widely: the top three suppliers together make up only 43%. Among the main suppliers, Hong Kong grew fastest (+91% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Thailand | $258.4M | 21% |
| Switzerland | $164.5M | 13% |
| Sri Lanka | $122.7M | 9.7% |
| Zambia | $109.4M | 8.7% |
| Hong Kong | $96.2M | 7.6% |
| Mozambique | $78.1M | 6.2% |
| Israel | $77.9M | 6.2% |
| Colombia | $69.5M | 5.5% |
| France | $54.5M | 4.3% |
| India | $50.8M | 4% |
Cut rubies, sapphires and emeralds exports from the United States
In 2024, the United States exported cut rubies, sapphires and emeralds worth $1.15 billion (3 tonnes). It ranks 1st of 109 countries for exports of this product. The largest buyer markets were Hong Kong (40%), Switzerland (16%), France (14%).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Hong Kong | $464.0M | 40% |
| Switzerland | $189.6M | 17% |
| France | $156.5M | 14% |
| Thailand | $137.0M | 12% |
| United Arab Emirates | $54.9M | 4.8% |
| United Kingdom | $40.7M | 3.5% |
| India | $22.3M | 1.9% |
| Israel | $15.6M | 1.4% |
| Italy | $15.3M | 1.3% |
| Germany | $12.3M | 1.1% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United States?
The shipment records behind United States cut rubies, sapphires and emeralds imports (HS 7103.91): 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 7103.91: Stones: rubies, sapphires and emeralds, worked (other than simply sawn or roughly shaped), not strung, mounted or set.
Common questions
What is the value of cut rubies, sapphires and emeralds imported by the United States?
The United States imported cut rubies, sapphires and emeralds worth $1.26 billion in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 5 tonnes. That ranks it 2nd of 121 countries worldwide, with 23% of world imports. The value was up 14% on 2023.
Which countries supply cut rubies, sapphires and emeralds to the United States?
Thailand was the largest supplier with 20% of the value ($258.4 million), followed by Switzerland (13%) and Sri Lanka (10%). The top three together account for 43%, out of 69 supplier countries in total. Hong Kong grew fastest among the top ten, up 91% on the year.
How have imports of cut rubies, sapphires and emeralds to the United States changed since 2017?
Imports went from $1.07 billion in 2017 to $1.26 billion in 2024, an increase of 18%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $999.1 million a year.
Does the United States also export cut rubies, sapphires and emeralds?
Yes. The United States exported $1.15 billion worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Hong Kong, Switzerland and France. That compares with imports of $1.26 billion in the same year.
What is the HS code for cut rubies, sapphires and emeralds?
The HS code for cut rubies, sapphires and emeralds is subheading 7103.91. 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 7103 page.
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