“India saw its best May for polished-diamond exports in seven years, with shipments growing 8% year on year to $2.21 billion. That mainly reflects a 27% jump in the average price, which came to $775 per carat. The month’s figures include goods shipped to the US for the Las Vegas trade shows in the first week of June.” writes Rapaport in its press release.
$ Millions unless stated otherwise May 2018
Polished exports 2,214 (8%)
Polished imports 93 (-62%)
Net polished exports 2,121 (18%)
Rough exports 117 (-8%)
Rough imports 1,549 (-17%)
Net rough imports 1,432 (-18%)
Net diamond account 689 (978%)
Source: Rapaport
