The diamond trade in the China increased by 119.5 percent during the first half of 2007, compared to the trade during first six months of 2006. Shanghai Diamond Exchange - the trade channel for China, reported an overall increase including imports and exports, to figure at $443 million.

The diamond imports or exports under general trade valued at $419 million, a rise of 115.7 percent, while those diamonds traded as bonded goods rose by 215.9 percent to $24.54 million for the said period.