Rapaport Research Report - January 2026

The Rapaport Research Report is essential reading for those seeking to understand diamond price trends and the current state of the industry throughout the diamond pipeline.

The report also offers the regular exclusive RapNet data for 0.30-, 0.50-, 1- and 3-carat natural diamonds, including average prices, discounts, inventory by country, and search volume. It presents the volume of goods moving onto and off of the RapNet platform, and the average time it takes them to do so. In addition, this issue contains a new section analyzing data on the recent performance of 0.30-carat diamonds.

In addition to reviewing the global rough, polished and retail markets, each month the Rapaport Research Report focuses in on a key issue affecting the diamond industry, providing definitive analysis and insight, while assessing the potential impact on your business and the industry as a whole.

This edition addresses why many diamond manufacturers began 2026 with confidence that the market would recover later in the year. Large miners appear to have reduced their inventories, prompting expectations for a better supply-demand balance than in 2025. The report provides data to show how the industry has already downsized to align with new realities, and predicts further consolidation. In addition, the report identifies the pitfalls the sector must avoid to ensure it does not repeat its mistakes.

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Please note, all issues prior to January 2018 are called the Rapaport Monthly Report and only contain a market overview and general review of the RAPI.