Belgium Posts Increase in Import/Export of Rough Diamonds

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Belgium’s rough diamond exports rose last month by 264 percent compared to December 2008, having exported 11.96 million carats worth $851.7 million, a 176.5 percent increase, according to figures released by the Antwerp World Diamond Centre (AWDC).

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