Global purchases of imported diamonds cost a total US$101.2 billion in 2023. Overall, the value of diamonds bought by all importing countries dropped by an average -7.6% since five years earlier in 2019 when diamond purchases totaled $109.5 billion. Year over year, the dollar sum paid for imported diamonds fell by -22.5% compared to the $130.5 billion starting from … [Read more...] about Diamond Imports by Country
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Jewelry Exports by Country
Global sales for jewelry exported by all countries in 2023 totaled US$126.1 billion. The overall value of jewelry exports grew by 8% for all exporting countries from 5 years earlier in 2019 when jewelry shipments were worth $116.8 billion. On a year-to-year basis, the value of exported jewelry sold on international markets flatlined via a 1.3% gain compared to $124.5 billion … [Read more...] about Jewelry Exports by Country
Diamond Exports by Country
Global sales from diamonds exported from all countries were worth a total US$98.9 billion in 2023. Overall, the value of globally exported diamonds fell by an average -13.3% for all exporting countries since five years earlier 2019 when global shipments of diamonds were valued at $114 billion. Year over year, the value of exported diamonds shrank by -24.8% compared to $131.5 … [Read more...] about Diamond Exports by Country
Gold Imports by Country
Worldwide import purchases of gold totaled US$491 billion in 2023, up by an average 42.5% for all importing countries since five years earlier for 2019 when gold imports were valued at $333 billion. Year over year, the value of globally imported gold flatlined via a 0.7% slowdown compared to $487.4 billion in 2022. The world’s 5 biggest importers of gold in 2023 were … [Read more...] about Gold Imports by Country
Gold Exports by Country Plus Average Prices
Global sales for gold exported by all countries totaled US$482.3 billion in 2023. That dollar amount results from a 58.9% gain in value since 2019 when worldwide gold shipments were valued at $303.6 billion. Year over year, revenues from globally exported gold sales rose 3.2% from $467.2 billion starting in 2022. The 5 biggest gold exporters in 2023 were Switzerland, United … [Read more...] about Gold Exports by Country Plus Average Prices