South Africa: Diamond production, carats
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| South Africa |
Diamond production, carats |
|---|---|
| Latest value | 5,891,885.00 |
| Year | 2023 |
| Measure | carats |
| Data availability | 2004 - 2023 |
| Average | 9,672,371.91 |
| Min - Max | 5,891,885.00 - 15,559,531.00 |
| Source | The Kimberley Process |
The latest value from 2023 is 5891885 carats, a decline from 9660233 carats in 2022. In comparison, the world average is 1890216.19 carats, based on data from 59 countries. Historically, the average for South Africa from 2004 to 2023 is 9672371.91 carats. The minimum value, 5891885 carats, was reached in 2023 while the maximum of 15559531 carats was recorded in 2005.
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| Related indicators | Latest | Reference | Measure |
|---|---|---|---|
| Diamond production, carats | 5,891,885.00 | 2023 | carats |
| Diamond production, million USD | 793.95 | 2023 | million USD |
| Diamond production, USD per carat | 134.75 | 2023 | USD per carat |
| Diamond exports, carats | 5,946,894.99 | 2023 | carats |
| Diamond exports, million USD | 988.63 | 2023 | million USD |
| Diamond exports, USD per carat | 166.24 | 2023 | USD per carat |
| Diamond imports, carats | 275,726.77 | 2023 | carats |
| Diamond imports, million USD | 464.02 | 2023 | million USD |
| Diamond imports, USD per carat | 1,682.91 | 2023 | USD per carat |