Polished diamond imports to the United States rose to its highest level in three years in August, when there is usually a seasonal decline in this indicator.
According to government data, polished diamond imports to the US rose 2.4% to $ 1.66 billion, the highest values for August since 2013, when the amount of orders amounted to $ 1.67 billion. Since the beginning of this year, this month has been the most peaceful since the summer slowed down markets.
Import of diamonds by weight jumped 4% to 906,469 carats as the average price fell by 1.5%, to $ 1833 per carat.
Meanwhile, the export of diamonds from the US increased by 3%, to $ 1.38 billion, respectively, net imports fell by 0.7%, to $ 280 million.
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As noted in Gemfields PLC, the company managed to gain $ 28.8 million as part of its last auction rubies of high and medium quality mines Montepuez (Montepuez) in Mozambique.
The auction was held in Singapore from 14 to 18 December 2015.
The company sold 90,642 carats of rubies, or 98% by weight and 95% by value, at an average price of $ 318 per carat.
At the request of market participants in the auction Gemfields offered to buy the stones of smaller size and medium quality, as there are signs of strong demand for standard-sized stones. The company's customers were also asked to submit to a higher volume of products to improve the efficiency of cutting and improve the efficiency of distribution networks.
Five auctions Montepuez ruby held since June 2014, brought the company $ 150.8 million.
CEO Gemfields Herbotl Ian (Ian Harebottle) commented. "The results of the fifth auction ruby mines Montepuez company Gemfields were very pleasant The demand for small stones remains high as rubies mid-priced small size. Prices, which Gemfields achieved in the framework of trading, are in line with company expectations. Only a small amount of product left unsold. this year Gemfields held two emerald and a ruby auction, which brought the company a total of $ 82.7 million. This is an excellent indicator for Gemfields ".
The next auction, holding of which is expected in March 2016, will mainly offer to buy the highest quality emeralds from Kagem Mine (Kagem) in Zambia.
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