diamond trade, reflecting the difference between net imports and exports

According to the Information Center of the Customs Administration of China, last year, polished diamond imports to China increased by 4.9% and amounted to $ 7.02 billion.
In real terms, polished imports increased by 1.2% to 7.7 million carats as the average price rose 3.7% to $ 916 per carat, according to the data presented.
Polished exports fell 11% to $ 1.91 billion, that is, net polished imports rose 12% to $ 5.12 billion.
While rough diamond exports increased by 11% to $ 30 million, rough diamond imports decreased by 13% up to $ 666 million, resulting in a reduction of net foreign imports by 14% to $ 635 million.
The balance of China's diamond trade, reflecting the difference between net imports and exports, increased by 9% to $ 5.75 billion.
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