Diamonds exports from Zimbabwe: data and top buyer countries
Exports of diamonds by Zimbabwe reached $337.9 million in 2024 (2 tonnes). That is 23% less than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 13% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2023, at $441.4 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 | $337.9M | 2 t |
| 2023 | $441.4M | 2 t |
| 2022 | $357.5M | 1 t |
| 2021 | $243.2M | 1 t |
| 2020 | $244.7M | 1 t |
| 2019 | $216.7M | 1 t |
| 2018 | $207.0M | 0 t |
| 2017 | $142.9M | 0 t |
Where Zimbabwe exports diamonds to
The largest buyer markets were United Arab Emirates (48%), Belgium (26%), India (26%).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United Arab Emirates | $161.0M | 48% |
| Belgium | $88.6M | 26% |
| India | $87.1M | 26% |
| United States | $341K | 0.1% |
| Germany | $194K | 0.1% |
| China | $169K | 0.1% |
| Turkey | $158K | 0.1% |
| Australia | $156K | 0.1% |
| Hong Kong | $126K | 0% |
Product types under HS 7102
| 7102.21 | Industrial rough diamonds | 69% |
| 7102.31 | Rough gemstone diamonds | 17% |
| 7102.10 | Unsorted diamonds | 13% |
| 7102.39 | Polished gemstone diamonds | 0.3% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 7102.
Who is behind these numbers in Zimbabwe?
The shipment records behind Zimbabwe 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 Zimbabwe?
Zimbabwe exported diamonds worth $337.9 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 2 tonnes. That ranks it 21st of 120 countries worldwide, with 0% of world exports. The value was down 23% on 2023.
Which countries buy diamonds from Zimbabwe?
The United Arab Emirates was the largest buyer with 48% of the value ($161.0 million), followed by Belgium (26%) and India (26%). The top three together account for 100%, out of 9 buyer countries in total. Hong Kong grew fastest among the top ten, up 544% on the year.
How have exports of diamonds from Zimbabwe changed since 2017?
Exports went from $142.9 million in 2017 to $337.9 million in 2024, an increase of 136%. The peak was 2023 at $441.4 million. Over 8 years the average was $273.9 million a year.
What is the HS code for diamonds?
The HS code for diamonds is heading 7102. In Zimbabwe the largest six-digit codes were 7102.21 (69% of the value) and 7102.31 (17%).
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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