The value of India’s polished-diamond exports declined 24% year on year in August. However, a comparison with rough imports indicates the inventory situation may be improving. What trends can we pick out from the country’s most recent trade data? Rapaport Senior Analyst Joshua Freedman reports.
India’s Diamond Trade Stats Move in Positive Direction
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