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U.S. to enforce new customs requirement for diamond shipments

From April 2025 onwards, companies importing diamond into the United States will be required to provide additional information on the country of origin for their shipments. This new mandate from U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) is expected to impact businesses across the diamond trade and has raised several questions about its implementation.

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AWDC: “Cautious recovery” for rough diamond trading

Antwerp World Diamond Centre (AWDC) says trading of rough and polished diamonds recorded a slight uptick in the first half of the year, though the outlook remains unclear.
“While the rough diamond market appears to be making a cautious recovery as compared to last year, the polished diamond trade continues to find it tough going,” AWDC said in a press release.

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Israel sees surge in half-year diamond results

Strong showings at both JCK Las Vegas and the Hong Kong Jewellery and Gem Fair in June helped propel Israel’s half-year results to double digit growth. According to the Israel Ministry of Industry, Trade, and Labor, net exports of polished diamonds jumped 33.9 per cent to $4.3 billion from $3 billion in the first six months of the year. Net rough exports were up 39.8 per cent to $2.25 billion compared to $1.6 billion during … Continue reading Israel sees surge in half-year diamond results

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