Industrial rough diamonds imports in the United States: data and top supplier countries
In 2024, the United States imported industrial rough diamonds worth $5.1 million (0 tonnes). That makes it the 9th largest importer of this product worldwide, out of 60 countries. That is 42% less than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 it shrank by about 16% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2017, at $18.0 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 | $5.1M | 0 t |
| 2023 | $8.8M | 0 t |
| 2022 | $7.6M | 0 t |
| 2021 | $6.7M | 0 t |
| 2020 | $5.8M | 0 t |
| 2019 | $9.0M | 0 t |
| 2018 | $10.0M | 0 t |
| 2017 | $18.0M | 0 t |
Where the United States imports industrial rough diamonds from
The largest suppliers were South Africa (42%), Botswana (12%), Belgium (11%). Among the main suppliers, United Kingdom grew fastest (+68% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| South Africa | $2.1M | 42% |
| Botswana | $602K | 12% |
| Belgium | $540K | 11% |
| United Kingdom | $391K | 7.6% |
| India | $378K | 7.4% |
| DR Congo | $338K | 6.6% |
| Canada | $317K | 6.2% |
| Germany | $93K | 1.8% |
| Angola | $69K | 1.4% |
| Australia | $57K | 1.1% |
Industrial rough diamonds exports from the United States
The United States exported $3.2 million of industrial rough diamonds in 2024 (0 tonnes). Most of it went to Belgium (46%), Japan (19%), United Kingdom (9%). Among the main buyer markets, Thailand grew fastest (+379% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Belgium | $1.5M | 47% |
| Japan | $587K | 19% |
| United Kingdom | $288K | 9.1% |
| Canada | $144K | 4.6% |
| South Korea | $129K | 4.1% |
| Thailand | $127K | 4% |
| Mexico | $113K | 3.6% |
| Taiwan | $107K | 3.4% |
| Germany | $98K | 3.1% |
| Israel | $33K | 1% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United States?
The shipment records behind United States industrial rough diamonds imports (HS 7102.21): 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 7102.21: Diamonds: industrial, unworked or simply sawn, cleaved or bruted, but not mounted or set.
Common questions
What is the value of industrial rough diamonds imported by the United States?
The United States imported industrial rough diamonds worth $5.1 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 0 tonnes. That ranks it 9th of 60 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 42% on 2023.
Which countries supply industrial rough diamonds to the United States?
South Africa was the largest supplier with 42% of the value ($2.1 million), followed by Botswana (12%) and Belgium (11%). The top three together account for 64%, out of 17 supplier countries in total. The United Kingdom grew fastest among the top ten, up 68% on the year.
How have imports of industrial rough diamonds to the United States changed since 2017?
Imports went from $18.0 million in 2017 to $5.1 million in 2024, a fall of 72%. The peak was 2017 at $18.0 million. Over 8 years the average was $8.9 million a year.
Does the United States also export industrial rough diamonds?
Yes. The United States exported $3.2 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Belgium, Japan and the United Kingdom. On balance the United States is a net importer of this product, by about $2.0 million a year.
What is the HS code for industrial rough diamonds?
The HS code for industrial rough diamonds is subheading 7102.21. 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 7102 page.
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