Description
Russia became the top manufacturer of the sparklers in 2009 with 34.8 million c
 arats, or 28 per cent of worldwide production.
A statement by Kimberley Process Certification Scheme said the figures were falling
short of 2008 levels, in spite of trade civilizing from the hold up in the later part of 2009.
The total diamond production of 124.8 million carats was valued $8.64 or a normal price
per carat of $69.20 p/c.
Russia’s production was 34.8 million carats, or 28 percent of worldwide production,
at $2.34 billion or 27 percent of value of worldwide output. The standard per carat
value was $67.34 per carat. It created 36.9 million carats worth
$3.27 billion in 2008.
Diamond collections
Russia is also a trendsetter and world head in the production of
synthetic diamonds. Colorless or only slightly tinted diamonds,
Black diamond are collections.
| Rank |
Country |
% of Worldwide Production |
Value in USD |
| 1 |
Russia |
22.40% |
$2,940 |
|
