Israel seems to have earned good growth rates for its imports and exports during January to September 2007. It’s exports of polished diamond increased by 8.2% to $5.34 billion, and in volume by 2% to 3.07 million carats. Its imports of polished imports also surged high by 8.76% to $3 billion, while remained flat in volume at 2.48 million carats.

Also, exports of rough diamonds increased by 26% to $2.51 billion, and in volume by 6.3% to 13.14 million carats. Imports of roughs, in the year-to-date period increased by 15% to $3.65 billion, and in volume terms by 32.4% to 12.91 million carats. In September, Israel did a trading with U.S worth almost half of its total gross value ($5.34 billion) to value at ($2.69 billion).