AWDC Urges Belgian Govt to Support Diamond Industry Amid Economic Crisis
The Antwerp World Diamond Centre (AWDC) has called on the Belgian government to improve the operating environment for the diamond industry, following what it described as a “crisis” year for the sector. Belgium’s total diamond import and export figures fell by 25% in 2023, driven by “significant economic factors” that impacted both domestic and global markets, the AWDC reported. “The diamond industry is facing a severe global crisis,” said Karen Rentmeesters, CEO of AWDC. “Internationally,
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