Cut rubies, sapphires and emeralds exports from Zambia: data and top buyer countries
In 2024, Zambia exported cut rubies, sapphires and emeralds worth $228.4 million (1 tonnes). It ranks 9th of 109 countries for exports of this product. Value rose 64% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 19% 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 | $228.4M | 1 t |
| 2023 | $139.3M | 5 t |
| 2022 | $135.5M | 13 t |
| 2021 | $223.9M | 0 t |
| 2020 | $114.8M | 0 t |
| 2019 | $175.2M | 1 t |
| 2018 | $80.2M | 0 t |
| 2017 | $65.9M | 0 t |
Where Zambia exports cut rubies, sapphires and emeralds to
Most of it went to United States (48%), Thailand (36%), France (9%). Among the main buyer markets, Thailand grew fastest (+186% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United States | $109.4M | 48% |
| Thailand | $81.4M | 36% |
| France | $20.1M | 8.8% |
| Italy | $7.3M | 3.2% |
| Switzerland | $2.3M | 1% |
| China | $1.7M | 0.7% |
| India | $1.5M | 0.7% |
| United Kingdom | $1.4M | 0.6% |
| Japan | $991K | 0.4% |
| Australia | $429K | 0.2% |
Who is behind these numbers in Zambia?
The shipment records behind Zambia cut rubies, sapphires and emeralds exports (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 exported by Zambia?
Zambia exported cut rubies, sapphires and emeralds worth $228.4 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 1 tonnes. That ranks it 9th of 109 countries worldwide, with 4% of world exports. The value was up 64% on 2023.
Which countries buy cut rubies, sapphires and emeralds from Zambia?
The United States was the largest buyer with 48% of the value ($109.4 million), followed by Thailand (36%) and France (9%). The top three together account for 92%, out of 30 buyer countries in total. China grew fastest among the top ten, up 407% on the year.
How have exports of cut rubies, sapphires and emeralds from Zambia changed since 2017?
Exports went from $65.9 million in 2017 to $228.4 million in 2024, an increase of 246%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $145.4 million a 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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