Israel releases list of top diamond exporters

L.L.D. Diamonds tops the list once again

Post By : Diamond World News Service On 22 January 2009 12:24 PM
The jewellery division earned an increase of 20.8 percent for first half of 2007, valuing at €206.5 million ($282 million), while watches valued to €132.4 million ($180.9 million), a 10.2 percent increase, perfumes increased by 21.6 percent Y-o-Y basis, at €92.3 million ($126 million). However, accessories decreased by 8.2 percent to €40.6 million ($55.5 million).
The second quarter sales for 2007 increased by 13.5 percent to €262.6 million ($358.8 million), compared to €243.9 million ($333.3 million) in the same quarter of 2006.

The Bulgari Group made a turnover of €487.8 million ($666.4 million), at comparable exchange rates, during first half of 2007 , a 15 percent increase on Y-o-Y basis, than last years €447.8 million ($611.7 million), during the same period. The jewellery division contributed to 42.3 percent of total revenues whereas watches made a 27.2 percent contribution.
Its sales during the first six months increased the highest in its Asian markets by 55 percent, 7.8 percent in the Middle East/Other regional category, 10.9% in Europe; and 26.6 percent in the U.S. especially after it re-opened the Bulgari flagship store on Fifth Avenue in March, while Japan decreased in sales by 9 percent.

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