Israeli Rough Diamond Exports Decline 8.8%

Net rough diamond exports from Israel declined 8.8 percent in November to $271 million. In November 2005, rough diamond exports were $297 million.

Rough diamond imports to the country declined to $454 million, a 14 percent decrease compared to imports of $461 million in November 2005.

This trade increased Israel’s rough diamond stocks with an additional $183 million worth of goods.