Gemstone jewelry exports from Zambia: data, top buyers and prices
Exports of gemstone jewelry by Zambia reached $3.8 million in 2024 (692 tonnes). That is 373% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 25% 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 | $3.8M | 692 t |
| 2023 | $807K | 167 t |
| 2022 | $942K | 14 t |
| 2021 | $266K | 16 t |
| 2020 | $2.0M | 44 t |
| 2019 | $2.6M | 46 t |
| 2018 | $947K | 25 t |
| 2017 | $818K | 2 t |
Where Zambia exports gemstone jewelry to
Most of it went to China (50%), United States (20%), Hong Kong (15%). Among the main buyer markets, China grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $1.9M | 50% |
| United States | $766K | 20% |
| Hong Kong | $559K | 15% |
| Mauritius | $303K | 8% |
| India | $128K | 3.3% |
| United Arab Emirates | $88K | 2.3% |
| Singapore | $21K | 0.6% |
| Canada | $12K | 0.3% |
| Germany | $11K | 0.3% |
| South Africa | $10K | 0.3% |
Product types under HS 7116
| 7116.20 | Stones: precious or semi-precious stones (natural, synthetic or reconstructed) articles of | 100% |
| 7116.10 | Pearl jewelry | 0% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 7116.
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $5.51 per kg, 95% below the world average of $111.71, which often means bulk or lower-grade product.
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 gemstone jewelry exports (HS 7116): 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 7116: Articles of natural or cultured pearls, precious or semi-precious stones (natural, synthetic or reconstructed).
Common questions
What is the value of gemstone jewelry exported by Zambia?
Zambia exported gemstone jewelry worth $3.8 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 692 tonnes. That ranks it 31st of 161 countries worldwide, with 0% of world exports. The value was up 373% on 2023.
Which countries buy gemstone jewelry from Zambia?
China was the largest buyer with 50% of the value ($1.9 million), followed by the United States (20%) and Hong Kong (15%). The top three together account for 85%, out of 23 buyer countries in total. Hong Kong grew fastest among the top ten, up 864% on the year.
What is the average export price of gemstone jewelry per kg?
The average declared export value was about $5.51 per kg in 2024, 95% below the world average of $111.71 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have exports of gemstone jewelry from Zambia changed since 2017?
Exports went from $818 thousand in 2017 to $3.8 million in 2024, an increase of 366%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $1.5 million a year.
What is the HS code for gemstone jewelry?
The HS code for gemstone jewelry is heading 7116. In Zambia all of this trade was declared under the six-digit code 7116.20. 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 7116 page.
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