Double Digit Growth for Israel’s Diamond Exports and Imports in 2011

Israel Diamond Institute
The Israeli Diamond Industry reports that it concluded 2011 with double-digit growth in exports and imports. This was achieved despite a slowdown in activity reported in the global diamond industry in the fourth quarter of 2011.Israel’s total net polished diamond exports increased 23.5 percent in 2011 over 2010, reaching $7.2 billion. Net exports of rough diamonds rose