Rough diamond imports valued US$ 1.33 billion following a 6.1 percent dip (US$ 1.41 billion in July 2016). The said imports in July 2017 were 13.7 million carats or a 16 percent increase from 11.8 million carats imported in July ‘16.
Exports of coloured gemstone rose to US$ 12.1 million (US$ 10.38 million in the comparative month of 2016).
Gold jewellery (both studded and plain), exports witnessed almost a 32 percent drop to US$ 411.37 million from US$ 602.04 million in the previous year. Gold medallions and coins exported in July 2017 slipped from US$ 435.9 million in July 2016, to US$ 58.7 million in July this year. Silver jewellery exports also dropped from US$ 336.41 in July 2016 to US$ 185.93 million in July 2017, reports suggest.
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