Diamonds exports from Zambia: data and top buyer countries
Zambia exported $2.1 million of diamonds in 2024. Value rose 29% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 50% 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 | $2.1M | - |
| 2023 | $1.7M | - |
| 2022 | $198K | - |
| 2021 | $705K | - |
| 2020 | $1.8M | - |
| 2019 | $2.1M | - |
| 2018 | $1.1M | 2 t |
| 2017 | $128K | - |
Where Zambia exports diamonds to
One buyer market dominates: United States accounted for 97% of the value. Among the main buyer markets, United States grew fastest (+607% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United States | $2.1M | 98% |
| United Kingdom | $17K | 0.8% |
| Australia | $12K | 0.6% |
| Singapore | $9K | 0.4% |
| Thailand | $9K | 0.4% |
| Italy | $7K | 0.3% |
| Denmark | $1K | 0.1% |
| Spain | $0K | 0% |
Who is behind these numbers in Zambia?
The shipment records behind Zambia diamonds exports (HS 7102): 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: Diamonds, whether or not worked, but not mounted or set.
Common questions
What is the value of diamonds exported by Zambia?
Zambia exported diamonds worth $2.1 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data. That ranks it 60th of 120 countries worldwide. The value was up 29% on 2023.
Which countries buy diamonds from Zambia?
The United States was the largest buyer with 97% of the value ($2.1 million), followed by the United Kingdom (1%) and Australia (1%). The top three together account for 99%, out of 8 buyer countries in total. The United States grew fastest among the top ten, up 607% on the year.
How have exports of diamonds from Zambia changed since 2017?
Exports went from $128 thousand in 2017 to $2.1 million in 2024. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $1.2 million a year.
What is the HS code for diamonds?
The HS code for diamonds is heading 7102. In Zambia all of this trade was declared under the six-digit code 7102.39. 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.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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