14/01/2010 17:21
Diamond industry’s volume decreases
Armenia’s State Statistic Center has reported diamond industry’s results for January-November 2009. According to report, in comparison with the same period for 2008, production decreased by 54,6% and amounted 43 668 carats.
Diamond production for 2008 was 96 086 carats, and for November 2008 was 4 530 carats. Some 704.3 kg of jewelry have been produced for reporting period compared to 794.7 kg for the prior year. It shows that jewelry production decreased by 11,4%.