# Putin: Russia’s Alrosa holds 50% of the world’s diamond reserves

https://mins.news/en/item/12822

- TASS, 2026-08-04 12:17 UTC
- Economy
- Original: https://tass.com/politics/2168847

> Russian President Vladimir Putin said that Alrosa holds about half of the world’s diamond reserves. He added that the company’s output represents roughly 30% of global diamond production. Putin’s figures highlight Alrosa’s substantial position in the international diamond industry. The statement focused on both the company’s reserves and its share of worldwide output.
