At a glance
- Incoterms
- FCA, CIP, DAP
India's lab-grown diamonds export trade
India exported US$1,270 mn of lab-grown diamonds in FY2024-25 according to theweek.in.
Largest destinations by value share: USA (sector-level)
Export markets we serve
| Market | What matters there | Sea transit from India |
|---|---|---|
| Italy | General import clearance | 15–20 d to Genoa/La Spezia via Suez (ASSUMPTION — this file's analyst estimate, not in 06 §F.2: typical liner schedules) |
| United States | General import clearance | 24-30 via Suez; 32-40 via Cape days |
| Canada | General import clearance | 26-34 via Suez; 34-42 via Cape days |
| United Arab Emirates | General import clearance | 3-6 days |
| Saudi Arabia | General import clearance | 6-10 days |
| Germany | General import clearance | 21-27 via Suez; 31-38 via Cape days |
| Netherlands | General import clearance | 18-24 via Suez; 28-35 via Cape days |
| France | General import clearance | 20–25 d to Le Havre; 15–20 d to Marseille-Fos (ASSUMPTION — this file's analyst estimate, not in 06 §F.2: typical liner schedules) |
| Spain | General import clearance | 15–20 d to Valencia/Barcelona/Algeciras via Suez (ASSUMPTION — this file's analyst estimate, not in 06 §F.2: typical liner schedules) |
| United Kingdom | General import clearance | 20-26 via Suez; 30-37 via Cape days |
| Qatar | General import clearance | 6–9 d to Hamad Port, often via Jebel Ali/Salalah transhipment (ASSUMPTION — this file's analyst estimate, not in 06 §F.2) |
| Kuwait | General import clearance | 8–12 d to Shuwaikh/Shuaiba, usually via Jebel Ali (ASSUMPTION — this file's analyst estimate, not in 06 §F.2) |
| Oman | General import clearance | 3–5 d Mundra/Nhava Sheva → Sohar/Muscat; 4–6 d Salalah (ASSUMPTION — this file's analyst estimate, not in 06 §F.2) |
| Bahrain | General import clearance | 7–10 d via Jebel Ali/Dammam (ASSUMPTION — this file's analyst estimate, not in 06 §F.2) |
| Belgium | General import clearance | 19-25 via Suez; 29-36 via Cape days |
| Poland | General import clearance | 28–35 d to Gdańsk (direct Asia–Baltic loops or via Hamburg/Rotterdam feeder) (ASSUMPTION — this file's analyst estimate, not in 06 §F.2) |
| Sweden | General import clearance | 28–35 d to Gothenburg via Hamburg/Rotterdam feeder (ASSUMPTION — this file's analyst estimate, not in 06 §F.2) |
| Denmark | General import clearance | 28–35 d to Aarhus/Copenhagen via Hamburg feeder (ASSUMPTION — this file's analyst estimate, not in 06 §F.2) |
| Ireland | General import clearance | 25–32 d to Dublin via Rotterdam/Antwerp/UK feeder (ASSUMPTION — this file's analyst estimate, not in 06 §F.2) |
Transit times are typical port-to-port estimates; regulatory items are the main product-specific requirements, not an exhaustive list.
Where lab-grown diamonds is sourced in India
Gujarat — Surat, Navsari, Bhavnagar. Varachha and Katargam polishing hubs
Maharashtra — Mumbai. Bharat Diamond Bourse trading
- Surat diamond cluster + Surat Diamond Bourse; Mumbai Bharat Diamond Bourse (Gujarat; Maharashtra) · ships via Air only (high value) · season: Year-round; Diwali/Christmas/Chinese New Year cycles
Typical export specification
| Parameter | Typical value |
|---|---|
| Growth method | CVD (chemical vapour deposition) or HPHT (typical) |
| Sizes | Melee (≤ 0.2 ct) to 5 ct+ (typical) |
| Colour / clarity | D-H colour, IF-SI clarity most traded (typical) |
| Cut | Excellent/Ideal for rounds; fancy shapes (oval, emerald, pear, cushion) (typical) |
| Certification | IGI, GIA, GCAL or similar with laser inscription (typical) |
| Treatment disclosure | Post-growth HPHT colour treatment disclosed on report (typical) |
Agreed per contract and confirmed by lab report or pre-shipment inspection.
Export documentation
Documents we prepare or arrange for each shipment:
- Commercial invoice
- Packing list
- Airway bill
- Certificate of origin
- Grading reports
- Declaration that stones are laboratory-grown
Frequently asked questions
What is the HS code for lab-grown diamonds exported from India?
Lab-Grown Diamonds is usually classified under HS 710491 (Synthetic or reconstructed diamonds, worked (other than unworked or simply sawn)). Rough lab-grown diamonds are 7104.21; LGD-set jewellery goes under 7113 by metal.
Where is lab-grown diamonds produced in India?
Main clusters: Surat diamond cluster + Surat Diamond Bourse; Mumbai Bharat Diamond Bourse, Gujarat; Maharashtra.
Which documents are needed to export lab-grown diamonds?
Commercial invoice, Packing list, Airway bill, Certificate of origin, Grading reports, Declaration that stones are laboratory-grown. Destination-specific registrations are listed on each market page.
Are lab-grown diamonds real diamonds?
Yes. They have the same chemical and physical properties as mined diamonds, but must be sold and described as laboratory-grown.
CVD or HPHT?
Both make true diamond. CVD dominates larger Indian production; HPHT is common for melee and some colours. Grading reports state the method.
Do the stones come with certificates?
Larger stones come with IGI, GIA or similar reports and a laser inscription. Melee is sold in graded parcels.
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