Global Rough Diamond Production Estimated to Hit Over 135M Carats in 2015

Based on an analysis of the world's 54 largest diamond mines (see bottom figure), global diamond production will reach an estimated 135.5M (million) carats in 2015, which compares with an estimated 131.1M carats produced in 2014. In terms of value produced in U.S. dollars, 2015 production is estimated at $14.0B (billion), compared to an estimated $13.8B in 2014.

The world's 10 largest mines by production value are estimated to account for 61% of global production. The 54 mines itemized below account for approximately 85% of global production, with the balance coming from informal artisanal miners primarily in Africa.