Belgium’s gross polished diamond exports totaled $647.76 million in January, a 16.1 percent year-over-year increase. Imports of $736.64 million worth of goods reflected a 12.2 percent increase compared to January 2009. Net imports left the trading center with surplus of $88.89 million worth of goods, propelled by large returns from the U.S.
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