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regions to visit the shows.
The twin shows concluded
with participation from about
87,000 buyers from 145 countries
and regions, representing a 2%
increase from last year. More
than 33,700 buyers visited the
Diamond, Gem and Pearl Show,
while about 53,000 visitors
attended the Jewellery Show.
“With
improving
global
economic
conditions,
Hong
Kong’s exports of precious
jewellery rose 3.6% last year.
We are delighted that exhibitor
attendance at both shows was
the highest in years, and that
attendance of both local and
overseas buyers set new records,”
said Benjamin Chau, deputy
‘‘
With improving
global economic
conditions,
Hong Kong’s
exports of
precious
jewellery rose
3.6% last year
executive director of the HKTDC.
“This shows that Hong Kong is
an important sourcing platform
for the global jewellery industry.
The exhibitors are generally
satisfied with the results at the
shows. In terms of attendance,
buyers from Japan, Myanmar,
the
Philippines,
Vietnam,
Cambodia, Iran and Turkey
recorded significant growth,
reflecting the market potential
of these countries. Hong Kong
companies should capitalise on
the opportunities presented by
these markets.”
‘‘
Q&A: How Hong Kong’s jewellery trade shows are making progress
We put a few questions to the organisers of the two Hong Kong shows, which have brought on new
exhibitors and showed interest in synthetic diamonds as a distinct category
How many exhibitors and visitors attended the shows last
year?
In 2017, the Hong Kong International Diamond, Gem & Pearl
Show and the Hong Kong International Jewellery Show featured
about 4,480 exhibitors, and attracted over 85,000 buyers from
144 countries and regions. More than 33,000 buyers visited
the Diamond, Gem & Pearl Show, while some 52,000 visitors
attended the Jewellery Show.
The twin shows form the world’s largest jewellery marketplace,
and welcome over 4,550 exhibitors from 52 countries and regions
in total this year, setting a new record.
What has prompted the designation of a lab-grown diamonds
and synthetic gemstones section this year in particular?
Is there increased demand from these types of exhibitors
perhaps indicating growth in this segment of the market?
With the technologies of laboratory-grown diamonds and synthetic
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gemstones getting more advanced, a lot of these synthetic stones
have achieved gem-quality status. The new zones “Laboratory-
grown Diamonds” and “Synthetic Gemstones” are thus introduced
at the Hong Kong International Diamond, Gem & Pearl Show this
year such that buyers specifically looking for synthetic stones can
identify and source these products more easily.
Are there any stats on which halls/categories have the highest
footfall demand from previous years?
To facilitate buyers to source jewellery raw materials and maximise
their sourcing experience, the Diamond, Gem and Pearl Show
has set up thematic zones for different product categories. The
zones encompass a comprehensive range of exhibits including
diamonds, gemstones, pearls, rough stones and minerals as well
as testing, inspection and certification services. Though we do not
have statistics on the number of visitors at each zone, buyers are
welcome to source from the extensive offerings as needed.
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