Israel’s Polished Diamond Exports $714 Million in July
August 15, 11(IDEX Online News) – Israel’s net polished diamond exports in July totaled $713.8 million, rising 39.4 percent compared to June and by 57.4 percent year-over-year, based on Central Bureau of Statistics figures.
The country’s gross polished diamond exports reached $1.53 billion, rising 50 percent from July 2010.
July’s net exports brings Israel’s total in the first seven months of the year to $4.77 billion.
Net rough diamond exports in July were $351.3 million, rising by 44.7 percent from last year and declining by 17.6 percent compared to June.
Israel imported $2.62 billion worth of rough diamonds in the January-July period.
CBS did not supply figures about the volume of trade.
Israel’s Net Rough & Diamond Exports Source: CBS |