Belgium Rough Trade Slows in 1Q

By Rapaport News / April 28, 2019 / www.diamonds.net / Article Link

RAPAPORT... Belgium saw a decline in its imports and exports of rough diamondsin the first quarter, as mining companies' sales dropped.Shipments into thecountry slid 33% to $2.09 billion for the period, reflecting a 38% slump inrough sales at Alrosa, for which Belgium is the biggest market. De Beers'revenues also fell 19% at its first two sales cycles of 2019, which tookplace during the quarter.Meanwhile, Belgium's polished exports decreased, aslower volumes outweighed a higher average price, according to the data from the Antwerp World Diamond Centre (AWDC).
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