Fluctuating Demand but Prices Hold Firm
March 02, 13
The Mumbai polished diamond market saw major demand fluctuations in February. Prices remained steady for the most part but towards the end, after rough diamond prices were raised at the De Beers Sight, there was an immediate strengthening in the asking prices for polished as well.
There was no significant increase in trading for the IIJS Signature show, but the market had an optimistic outlook for the upcoming
There is a significant liquidity crunch in the market at present and this may affect price dynamics in the near term. The shortages of polished goods, due in most part to production capacity not increasing significantly over the past year, continue to plague the market.
Mumbai Diamond Trading in February
| Size in Carat (Sieve) | Comments | Forward Call |
| -0.01 (-2 ) | Good demand for SI2-I1 whites. Fair demand for VVS/VS whites & VS-SI/I-L col. | Overall demand expected to remain stable & prices expected to remain firm due to shortages. |
| -0.02 (+2-6.5) | Good demand for SI2-I2 whites. Fair demand for VVS/VS whites & VS-SI/I-L col. | Overall demand expected to remain stable & prices expected to remain firm due to shortages. |
| 0.03-0.07 (+6.5-11) | Fair demand for SI2-I1 whites & VS-SI/I-L col. | Overall demand expected to be selective. Prices expected to remain soft. |
| 0.08-0.14 (+11-14) | Good demand for SI2-I2/J+ goods. Fair demand for VVS/VS whites. | Overall demand & prices expected to remain stable. Shortages will be felt. |
| 0.15-0.17 (+14-15.5) | Good demand for SI2-I2/J+ goods. Fair demand for VVS/VS whites. | Overall demand & prices expected to remain stable. Shortages will be felt. |
| 0.18-0.22 (1/5) | Good demand for VVS/VS goods. Fair demand for SI & piqué goods. | Overall demand & prices expected to remain stable. |
| 0.23-0.29 (1/4) | Good demand for VVS/VS goods. Fair demand for SI & piqué goods. | Overall demand & prices expected to remain stable. Shortages will be felt. |
| 0.30 (1/3) | Very good demand for VS-SI goods. Good demand for VVS/F-H col. & piqué goods. | Overall steady demand & prices expected. Prices for VS/SI goods expected to be strong. Shortages will be felt. |
| 0.40 (3/8) | Very good demand for VS-SI goods. Good demand for VVS/F col. goods. | Demand & prices expected to remain stable. Prices for VS/ SI goods expected to be strong. |
| 0.50 (1/2) | Very good demand for VS-SI goods. Good demand for VVS & piqué goods. | Demand & prices expected to remain stable. Prices for VS/SI goods expected to be strong. |
| 0.75 (3/4) | Good demand for VS-SI goods. Fair demand for VVS & piqué goods. | Demand & prices expected to remain stable. Prices for VS/SI goods expected to be firm. |
| 1.00 (4/4) | Good demand for SI-I2/L+ goods. Fair demand for VVS-VS/F- L col. | Demand & prices expected to remain stable. Better demand expected for I-L colors. |
| +3.00 | Fair demand for SI-I1/G-K col. | Overall demand & prices expected to remain soft. |