The United States holds the largest share in global imports of dust and powder of precious or semi-precious stones, valued at approximately 65.7 million USD, despite a slight decline of 1.97% compared to 2023. Notably, Botswana saw an impressive increase of 233.8%, while major Asian importers like South Korea, India, and China exhibited moderate growth of 0.7%, 3.72%, and 3.71%, respectively. Countries like Switzerland, Belgium, and the United Arab Emirates experienced significant declines. Overall, the market shows a mixture of modest growth and noticeable declines across different regions.
Future trends to watch include potential offerings from African producers like Botswana, whose activity suggests an increasing contribution to the global market. Additionally, Asia continues to reinforce its pivotal role in demand dynamics, potentially reshaping import balance. Cautious monitoring of global economic shifts and technological advancements in stone processing could influence future import values and volumes.
Top countries in Import of Dust and Powder of Precious or Semi-Precious Stones by Country
| # | 10 Countries | US Dollars | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 United States | 65,665,000 | 2023 | -0.91% | -1.97% | View data |
| 2 | 2 South Korea | 43,305,000 | 2023 | +0.81% | +0.7% | View data |
| 3 | 3 Japan | 38,855,000 | 2023 | -2.34% | -7.25% | View data |
| 4 | 4 India | 36,595,000 | 2023 | +3.5% | +3.72% | View data |
| 5 | 5 China | 31,032,000 | 2023 | +3.09% | +3.71% | View data |
| 6 | 6 Ireland | 29,490,000 | 2023 | -1.93% | -0.87% | View data |
| 7 | 7 Qatar | 23,899,000 | 2023 | +0.37% | -4.7% | View data |
| 8 | 8 Italy | 20,395,000 | 2023 | -6.11% | -7.07% | View data |
| 9 | 9 Botswana | 15,063,000 | 2023 | +4.76% | +233.8% | View data |
| 10 | 10 Germany | 13,910,000 | 2023 | -5.45% | -5.31% | View data |
