Industrial rough diamonds exports from Zimbabwe: data and top buyer countries
In 2024, Zimbabwe exported industrial rough diamonds worth $233.9 million (2 tonnes). That makes it the 2nd largest exporter of this product worldwide, out of 53 countries. Value rose 89% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 128% 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 | $233.9M | 2 t |
| 2023 | $124.0M | 1 t |
| 2022 | $150.3M | 0 t |
| 2021 | $45.9M | 0 t |
| 2020 | $80.7M | 0 t |
| 2019 | $98.9M | 1 t |
| 2018 | $70.0M | 0 t |
| 2017 | $731K | - |
Where Zimbabwe exports industrial rough diamonds to
One buyer market dominates: United Arab Emirates accounted for 69% of the value. Among the main buyer markets, United Arab Emirates grew fastest (+223% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United Arab Emirates | $161.0M | 69% |
| Belgium | $42.6M | 18% |
| India | $30.2M | 13% |
Who is behind these numbers in Zimbabwe?
The shipment records behind Zimbabwe industrial rough diamonds exports (HS 7102.21): 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 7102.21: Diamonds: industrial, unworked or simply sawn, cleaved or bruted, but not mounted or set.
Common questions
What is the value of industrial rough diamonds exported by Zimbabwe?
Zimbabwe exported industrial rough diamonds worth $233.9 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 2 tonnes. That ranks it 2nd of 53 countries worldwide, with 13% of world exports. The value was up 89% on 2023.
Which countries buy industrial rough diamonds from Zimbabwe?
The United Arab Emirates was the largest buyer with 69% of the value ($161.0 million), followed by Belgium (18%) and India (13%). The top three together account for 100%, out of 3 buyer countries in total. The United Arab Emirates grew fastest among the top ten, up 223% on the year.
How have exports of industrial rough diamonds from Zimbabwe changed since 2017?
Exports went from $731 thousand in 2017 to $233.9 million in 2024. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $100.6 million a year.
What is the HS code for industrial rough diamonds?
The HS code for industrial rough diamonds is subheading 7102.21. 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.
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