Output at Angola’s diamond mines rose 8% in 2025, surpassing both initial and revised expectations.

In total, production reached 15.2 million carats for the year, according to Jânio Víctor, the country’s secretary of state for mineral resources. The Ministry of Mineral Resources, Petroleum and Gas (MIREMPET) — which announced the results on its Facebook page last week — originally forecast production of 15.1 million carats, but later revised it to 14.8 million carats.

Angola exported over 17 million carats of rough last year for a total of $1.6 billion — an increase of 70% in volume and 7% in value from the previous year. Of the exported goods, 79% went to the United Arab Emirates (UAE), and Belgium imported 20%.

The figures reflect the resilience of Angola’s diamond industry, Victor declared. Despite the challenges in the global environment, including weaker demand and the competition from synthetic diamonds, the country has established itself as a strong player on the international market, he added.

The government expects the sector to stabilize gradually in 2026, with greater supply control and more selective demand supporting the industry — though external factors will still have an influence, Victor said.