Diamonds in Namibia | The Observatory of Economic Complexity

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Exports In 2022, Namibia exported $1.09B in Diamonds, making it the 16th largest exporter of Diamonds in the world. At the same year, Diamonds was the 1st most exported product in Namibia. The main destination of Diamonds exports from Namibia are: Botswana ($376M), United Arab Emirates ($217M), Belgium ($124M), United States ($96M), and Hong Kong ($92.6M).

The fastest growing export markets for Diamonds of Namibia between 2021 and 2022 were Botswana ($88.3M), Hong Kong ($62.6M), and Israel ($33.5M).

Imports In 2022, Namibia imported $68.3M in Diamonds, becoming the 37th largest importer of Diamonds in the world. At the same year, Diamonds was the 18th most imported product in Namibia. Namibia imports Diamonds primarily from: Botswana ($59.1M), Belgium ($4.46M), South Africa ($2.12M), India ($994k), and United States ($926k).

The fastest growing import markets in Diamonds for Namibia between 2021 and 2022 were Belgium ($3.07M), India ($457k), and Hong Kong ($353k).

COMPANIES In 2023, leading companies such as were at the forefront of shipping Diamonds from Namibia to the United States.

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* Using January 2020 exchange rates when trade data is reported in local currency.

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EXPORTS (2022)$1.09B

IMPORTS (2022)$68.3M

NET TRADE (2022)$1.03B

In 2022, Namibia exported $1.09B in Diamonds. The main destinations of Namibia exports on Diamonds were Botswana ($376M), United Arab Emirates ($217M), Belgium ($124M), United States ($96M), and Hong Kong ($92.6M).

In 2022, Namibia imported $68.3M in Diamonds, mainly from Botswana ($59.1M), Belgium ($4.46M), South Africa ($2.12M), India ($994k), and United States ($926k).