Exports of polished diamonds from India in September 2013 showed an 11% increase year-on-year and reached $ 1.684 billion, according to preliminary figures from the Gem & Jewelery Export Promotion Council (GJEPC). By volume, exports decreased by 1% to 3.023 million carats, Rapaport reports.
Indian diamond imports in the month increased more than double to $ 606 million. Net diamond exports from India fell 13% to $ 1.078 billion.
Imports of rough diamonds to India declined 6% in September to $ 1.282 billion, while rough diamond exports fell by 22% to $ 124 million. Net imports of diamonds, fell by 4% to $ 1.158 billion.