Cut precious stones (other types) exports from Zambia: data, top buyers and prices
Exports of cut precious stones (other types) by Zambia reached $9.4 million in 2024 (13 tonnes). That is 46% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 22% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2018, at $44.4 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 | $9.4M | 13 t |
| 2023 | $6.4M | 180 t |
| 2022 | $21.1M | 149 t |
| 2021 | $10.3M | 757 t |
| 2020 | $2.6M | 112 t |
| 2019 | $23.7M | 23 t |
| 2018 | $44.4M | 393 t |
| 2017 | $2.3M | 29 t |
Where Zambia exports cut precious stones (other types) to
United States alone took 62% of it. Among the main buyer markets, France grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United States | $5.8M | 62% |
| Israel | $1.8M | 19% |
| France | $825K | 8.8% |
| Japan | $237K | 2.5% |
| Singapore | $221K | 2.4% |
| Switzerland | $146K | 1.6% |
| Italy | $93K | 1% |
| Spain | $49K | 0.5% |
| Czech Republic | $44K | 0.5% |
| Canada | $29K | 0.3% |
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $703.89 per kg, 244% above the world average of $204.80. This usually points to higher-grade or processed goods.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Who is behind these numbers in Zambia?
The shipment records behind Zambia cut precious stones (other types) exports (HS 7103.99): 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 7103.99: Stones: precious (other than diamonds) and semi-precious stones, (other than 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 precious stones (other types) exported by Zambia?
Zambia exported cut precious stones (other types) worth $9.4 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 13 tonnes. That ranks it 28th of 151 countries worldwide, with 0% of world exports. The value was up 46% on 2023.
Which countries buy cut precious stones (other types) from Zambia?
The United States was the largest buyer with 62% of the value ($5.8 million), followed by Israel (19%) and France (9%). The top three together account for 90%, out of 22 buyer countries in total. Switzerland grew fastest among the top ten, up 541% on the year.
What is the average export price of cut precious stones (other types) per kg?
The average declared export value was about $703.89 per kg in 2024, 244% above the world average of $204.80 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have exports of cut precious stones (other types) from Zambia changed since 2017?
Exports went from $2.3 million in 2017 to $9.4 million in 2024, an increase of 305%. The peak was 2018 at $44.4 million. Over 8 years the average was $15.0 million a year.
What is the HS code for cut precious stones (other types)?
The HS code for cut precious stones (other types) is subheading 7103.99. 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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