India Increases Rough Diamond Intake
March 21, 12The volume of India’s imports increased 6.6 percent to 12.5 million carats.
The average value of India’s rough diamond imports in February increased 13.8 percent to $106.19 per carat.
While imports of rough diamonds increased, exports have declined. India exported $107.5 million worth of rough diamonds in February, a 15.6 percent year-over-year decline.
Compared to January, imports increased 22 percent, while exports dropped 29.9 percent.