Synthetic gemstones exports from Zambia: data, top buyers and prices
Exports of synthetic gemstones by Zambia reached $119.3 million in 2024 (3.8 thousand tonnes). It ranks 7th of 120 countries for exports of this product. Value rose 57056% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 459% 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 | $119.3M | 3.8K t |
| 2023 | $209K | 207 t |
| 2022 | $12K | - |
| 2021 | $6K | 2 t |
| 2020 | $3K | - |
| 2019 | $9K | 0 t |
| 2018 | $11K | 1 t |
| 2017 | $1K | - |
Where Zambia exports synthetic gemstones to
India alone took 69% of it.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| India | $82.5M | 69% |
| United Arab Emirates | $32.3M | 27% |
| China | $2.4M | 2% |
| Hong Kong | $1.4M | 1.1% |
| United States | $686K | 0.6% |
| Bulgaria | $32K | 0% |
| Germany | $15K | 0% |
| Sri Lanka | $7K | 0% |
| South Africa | $6K | 0% |
| Australia | $5K | 0% |
Product types under HS 7104
| 7104.90 | Cut synthetic gemstones | 100% |
| 7104.20 | Rough synthetic gemstones | 0.1% |
| 7104.10 | Synthetic quartz | 0% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 7104.
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $31.80 per kg, 95% below the world average of $683.93, 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.
Synthetic gemstones imports to Zambia
Zambia imported $606 thousand of synthetic gemstones in 2024 (0 tonnes). United Arab Emirates alone supplied 100% of it.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United Arab Emirates | $605K | 100% |
| South Africa | $1K | 0.1% |
| Hong Kong | $1K | 0.1% |
| China | $0K | 0.1% |
Who is behind these numbers in Zambia?
The shipment records behind Zambia synthetic gemstones exports (HS 7104): 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 7104: Stones; synthetic or reconstructed precious or semi-precious, whether or not worked or graded but not strung, mounted or set; ungraded synthetic or reconstructed precious or semi-precious stones, temporarily strung for convenience of transport.
Common questions
What is the value of synthetic gemstones exported by Zambia?
Zambia exported synthetic gemstones worth $119.3 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 3.8 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 7th of 120 countries worldwide, with 3% of world exports.
Which countries buy synthetic gemstones from Zambia?
India was the largest buyer with 69% of the value ($82.5 million), followed by the United Arab Emirates (27%) and China (2%). The top three together account for 98%, out of 22 buyer countries in total.
What is the average export price of synthetic gemstones per kg?
The average declared export value was about $31.80 per kg in 2024, 95% below the world average of $683.93 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have exports of synthetic gemstones from Zambia changed since 2017?
Exports went from $1 thousand in 2017 to $119.3 million in 2024. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $14.9 million a year.
Does Zambia also import synthetic gemstones?
Yes. Zambia imported $606 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly from the United Arab Emirates, South Africa and Hong Kong. On balance Zambia is a net exporter of this product, by about $118.7 million a year.
What is the HS code for synthetic gemstones?
The HS code for synthetic gemstones is heading 7104. In Zambia the largest six-digit codes were 7104.90 (100% of the value) and 7104.20 (0%).
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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