Belgium’s polished diamond exports in March 2010 were worth $1.12 billion, marking a 57% increase from a year earlier, according to Diamond World.

The country’s polished diamond imports were worth $1.14 billion, representing a 59% rise from the previous March.

Belgium’s rough diamond imports in March increased by 91% to $854 million, while exports more than doubled to reach $1 billion, continues Diamond World.