- TheHong Kong International Jewellery Showdrew to a successful close yesterday while theHong Kong International Diamond, Gem & Pearl Show ended on Thursday- The twin shows attracted over 82,000 buyers from 141 countries and regions, illustrating Hong Kong’s international influence as a trading platform for the industry- There was an increase in the number of buyers from ASEAN, Middle East, Western Europe and North America.- An on-site survey revealed that buyers and exhibitors considered the Middle East market to hold the greatest potential for growth in the jewellery industry over the next two years- Over 40% of respondents expected overall sales to increase in the next one to two years, with more than 50% anticipating stability
HONG KONG, Mar 9, 2025 - (ACN Newswire) - The41stHong Kong International Jewellery Showand11thHong Kong International Diamond, Gem & Pearl Show, organised by the Hong Kong Trade Development Council (HKTDC), attracted some 4,000 exhibitors from more than 40 countries and regions, running in the successful “two shows, two venues” format. The Jewellery Show concluded at the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre (HKCEC) yesterday while the Diamond, Gem & Pearl Show closed at AsiaWorld-Expo on Thursday. This year’s International Jewellery Show introduced theGold Jewelleryzone, showcasing unique designs and exquisitely crafted gold jewellery, and theYoung Jewellery Designer Arena, highlighting the potential of emerging designers, helping the industry to capture new opportunities.
The twin jewellery shows attracted over 82,000 buyers from 141 countries and regions. Among them, some 32,000 buyers from 125 countries and regions participated in the Diamond, Gem & Pearl Show, while about 51,000 buyers from 133 countries and regions attended the International Jewellery Show. There was an increase in the number of buyers from ASEAN, the Middle East, Western Europe and North America, highlighting the international appeal of the shows.
Sophia Chong, Deputy Executive Director of the HKTDC, said: “As a leading global trading hub for the jewellery industry, the twin jewellery shows brought together international buyers and organised more than 30 industry seminars and activities to foster innovation and collaboration within the sector. The shows also actively promote local design and nurture the next generation of industry talents through jewellery design competitions, underscoring their impact on the global jewellery landscape and reinforcing Hong Kong's status as a world-class convention and exhibition centre."
Exhibitors and buyers are most optimistic about the Middle East market
To gain deeper insights into current and upcoming trends in the jewellery industry, the HKTDC conducted a survey among 1,434 exhibitors and buyers on-site. The results revealed that buyers and exhibitors are cautiously optimistic on the industry outlook. Key findings from the survey are as follows:
Market and industry outlook
44.2% of respondents expected overall sales to increase in the next one to two years, with 50.6% anticipating stability.Respondents considered the growth prospects for jewellery products in the following target sales markets to be optimistic and very optimistic in the next two years: Middle East (76.8%), India (72.6%), Australia and Pacific Islands (67.8%), ASEAN (66.2%) and Korea (66.0%).In terms of market potential, the top markets most respondents wished to enter or develop were Europe (24.9%), ASEAN (15.2%), North America (13.4%), Middle East (11.4%) and Japan (7.9%).Looking ahead for the next three years, technological advancements in artificial intelligence (62.8%), big data (46.9%) and social media (44.6%) were anticipated to have the greatest impact on the jewellery industry.
Product trends
Respondents believed that trendy fashion jewellery (61.9%), precious jewellery (39.1%) and demi fine jewellery (24.4%) have the greatest growth potential this year.Karat yellow gold (43.4%), karat white gold (37.8%) and pure gold (28.6%) will be the most popular precious metal products in 2025.Diamond (47.6%) will be the most in-demand gemstone, followed by ruby (26.2%) and emerald (19.1%).
Echoing measures in the latest Government Budget, the twin jewellery shows continue exploring ways to facilitate local businesses expanding into the Mainland Chinese market and to seize e-commerce opportunities. This year, mainland e-commerce platforms Taobao and Tmall joined the International Jewellery Show the first time, helping exhibitors to enter the mainland market via live e-commerce. With 10 exhibitors and six KOLs participating, the event achieved a total reach of over 6 million people and generated sales of more than HK$50 million.
Exhibitors reported sales exceeded expectationsThe twin jewellery shows are widely respected by the global industry, with happy exhibitors reporting that their sales exceeded expectations in 2025. Bringing together nine designers at theInternationalJewellery Show, the chairman of theAsia Jewelry Culture Design and Crafts Associationin Hong Kong, Gigi Cheng, said: “We hope to connect with buyers from the Middle East through the show and explore new international markets, aiming for sales of US$1 million to $3 million.” Hong Kong exhibitor Hatta Chang, Chairman ofHatta New Company, stated that the company successfully connected to buyers from Russia, Korea and Mainland China with sales tripling compared to last year.
At theHong Kong International Diamond, Gem & Pearl Show, Carl Philip Arnoldi, CEO of German exhibitorHC Arnoldi e.K, said: “One of the show’s biggest advantages is its ability to attract manufacturers and buyers from around the globe. On the first day, we received many buyers from the Middle East and Asia. We anticipate a sales growth of 20% to 50% this year.” Another exhibitor pointed out that the shows not only connected them with major retailers in the United States, but also potential partners in emerging markets such as Indonesia, the Philippines, Vietnam, and more. He also met a lot of return buyers sourcing at the shows.
Additionally, buyers from Mainland China, the Middle East, the United States and Malaysia anticipated to invest sums of up to US$1 million in sourcing at the twin jewellery shows. At theInternationalJewellery Show,Hunan Caidu Jewelry Trading Co., Ltdfrom Mainland China placed an order of more than US$400,000 for high-quality pearls from Australia.Kanz Jewels LLC from the UAE budgeted to place an order worth US$250,000. Lebanese buyer Michel Zoughaib praised the show as a one-stop platform for sourcing products with different designs, as well as jewellery technology and packaging. He came with a budget of US$1 million but, “If I can find the right supplier, I can spend up to US$15 million,” he said.
David Levy, President ofDavid Levy Diamond Inc. in the United States, stated that the shows not only enabled connections with manufacturers but also provided access to different types of businesses within the supply chain. He believed that by attending the Hong Kong twin jewellery shows, he could find everything he needed. “I expect to spend US$200,000 at theDiamond, Gem & Pearl Showand at least US$250,000 at theJewellery Show,” he said. The sourcing dynamic of buyers from the ASEAN market was noticeably vibrant, with Tomei Gold and Jewelry Manufacturing SDN BHD from Malaysia saying it had allocated a procurement budget of US$100,000 to $200,000.
Enhancing support for a Muslim-friendly sourcing experience
This year, special measures were introduced to encourage more Muslim buyers to visit the shows, including providing prayer rooms in venues, running shuttle buses to and from local mosques, offering a list of Muslim-friendly hotels and restaurants, and cooperating with the Hong Kong Tourism Board to arrange guided tours.
As a globally leading one-stop jewellery industry sourcing platform, this year's twin jewellery shows continue to adopt theEXHIBITION+online and offline hybrid format, enabling enterprises to extend their physical exhibition negotiations to online matching platforms. The HKTDC’s AI-poweredClick2Matchprovided online business matching for exhibitors and buyers, while buyers were able to useScan2Matchto scan exhibitors’ QR codes and continue discussions with exhibitors online during or after the show. Buyers could enhance their efficiency by completing registration and buyer verification in advance through theHKTDC Marketplace Appand the official show websites.
Photo download:https://bit.ly/3XyhcAc
Organised by the HKTDC, the41stHong Kong International Jewellery Showand11thHong Kong International Diamond, Gem & Pearl Showhave concluded successfully
The twin jewellery shows are widely respected by the global industry and the sourcing dynamic of buyers was noticeably vibrant this year
Salina Yan, Permanent Secretary for Financial Services and the Treasury (Financial Services) of the Hong Kong SAR Government (fifth right), was Guest of Honour at the jewellery networking reception to welcome representatives and buyers from both local and international sectors with the goal of enhancing collaboration and fostering exchange within the industry
The jewellery parades showcased cutting-edge creative designs and enhanced interaction among industry stakeholders
The participation ofTaobaoandTmallat the International Jewellery Show helped exhibitors to broaden their reach in the Mainland China market
The International Jewellery Show introduced theGold Jewelleryzone this year, showcasing innovatively designed gold jewellery
The twin jewellery shows featured 38 pavilions with theAsia Jewellery Culture Design and Crafts Association Limitedparticipating for the first time. In addition, theYoung Jewellery Designer Arenawas unveiled at this year’s International Jewellery Show, highlighting the creativity and craftsmanship of up-and-coming designers
Over 30 industry seminars and networking events were held during the twin jewellery shows
Websites
Hong Kong International Jewellery Show
Hong Kong International Diamond, Gem & Pearl Show
Website
https://www.hktdc.com/event/hkjewellery/en
https://www.hktdc.com/event/hkdgp/en
Selected products
HONG KONG, Mar 9, 2025 - (ACN Newswire) - The41stHong Kong International Jewellery Showand11thHong Kong International Diamond, Gem & Pearl Show, organised by the Hong Kong Trade Development Council (HKTDC), attracted some 4,000 exhibitors from more than 40 countries and regions, running in the successful “two shows, two venues” format. The Jewellery Show concluded at the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre (HKCEC) yesterday while the Diamond, Gem & Pearl Show closed at AsiaWorld-Expo on Thursday. This year’s International Jewellery Show introduced theGold Jewelleryzone, showcasing unique designs and exquisitely crafted gold jewellery, and theYoung Jewellery Designer Arena, highlighting the potential of emerging designers, helping the industry to capture new opportunities.
The twin jewellery shows attracted over 82,000 buyers from 141 countries and regions. Among them, some 32,000 buyers from 125 countries and regions participated in the Diamond, Gem & Pearl Show, while about 51,000 buyers from 133 countries and regions attended the International Jewellery Show. There was an increase in the number of buyers from ASEAN, the Middle East, Western Europe and North America, highlighting the international appeal of the shows.
Sophia Chong, Deputy Executive Director of the HKTDC, said: “As a leading global trading hub for the jewellery industry, the twin jewellery shows brought together international buyers and organised more than 30 industry seminars and activities to foster innovation and collaboration within the sector. The shows also actively promote local design and nurture the next generation of industry talents through jewellery design competitions, underscoring their impact on the global jewellery landscape and reinforcing Hong Kong's status as a world-class convention and exhibition centre."
Exhibitors and buyers are most optimistic about the Middle East market
To gain deeper insights into current and upcoming trends in the jewellery industry, the HKTDC conducted a survey among 1,434 exhibitors and buyers on-site. The results revealed that buyers and exhibitors are cautiously optimistic on the industry outlook. Key findings from the survey are as follows:
Market and industry outlook
44.2% of respondents expected overall sales to increase in the next one to two years, with 50.6% anticipating stability.Respondents considered the growth prospects for jewellery products in the following target sales markets to be optimistic and very optimistic in the next two years: Middle East (76.8%), India (72.6%), Australia and Pacific Islands (67.8%), ASEAN (66.2%) and Korea (66.0%).In terms of market potential, the top markets most respondents wished to enter or develop were Europe (24.9%), ASEAN (15.2%), North America (13.4%), Middle East (11.4%) and Japan (7.9%).Looking ahead for the next three years, technological advancements in artificial intelligence (62.8%), big data (46.9%) and social media (44.6%) were anticipated to have the greatest impact on the jewellery industry.
Product trends
Respondents believed that trendy fashion jewellery (61.9%), precious jewellery (39.1%) and demi fine jewellery (24.4%) have the greatest growth potential this year.Karat yellow gold (43.4%), karat white gold (37.8%) and pure gold (28.6%) will be the most popular precious metal products in 2025.Diamond (47.6%) will be the most in-demand gemstone, followed by ruby (26.2%) and emerald (19.1%).
Echoing measures in the latest Government Budget, the twin jewellery shows continue exploring ways to facilitate local businesses expanding into the Mainland Chinese market and to seize e-commerce opportunities. This year, mainland e-commerce platforms Taobao and Tmall joined the International Jewellery Show the first time, helping exhibitors to enter the mainland market via live e-commerce. With 10 exhibitors and six KOLs participating, the event achieved a total reach of over 6 million people and generated sales of more than HK$50 million.
Exhibitors reported sales exceeded expectationsThe twin jewellery shows are widely respected by the global industry, with happy exhibitors reporting that their sales exceeded expectations in 2025. Bringing together nine designers at theInternationalJewellery Show, the chairman of theAsia Jewelry Culture Design and Crafts Associationin Hong Kong, Gigi Cheng, said: “We hope to connect with buyers from the Middle East through the show and explore new international markets, aiming for sales of US$1 million to $3 million.” Hong Kong exhibitor Hatta Chang, Chairman ofHatta New Company, stated that the company successfully connected to buyers from Russia, Korea and Mainland China with sales tripling compared to last year.
At theHong Kong International Diamond, Gem & Pearl Show, Carl Philip Arnoldi, CEO of German exhibitorHC Arnoldi e.K, said: “One of the show’s biggest advantages is its ability to attract manufacturers and buyers from around the globe. On the first day, we received many buyers from the Middle East and Asia. We anticipate a sales growth of 20% to 50% this year.” Another exhibitor pointed out that the shows not only connected them with major retailers in the United States, but also potential partners in emerging markets such as Indonesia, the Philippines, Vietnam, and more. He also met a lot of return buyers sourcing at the shows.
Additionally, buyers from Mainland China, the Middle East, the United States and Malaysia anticipated to invest sums of up to US$1 million in sourcing at the twin jewellery shows. At theInternationalJewellery Show,Hunan Caidu Jewelry Trading Co., Ltdfrom Mainland China placed an order of more than US$400,000 for high-quality pearls from Australia.Kanz Jewels LLC from the UAE budgeted to place an order worth US$250,000. Lebanese buyer Michel Zoughaib praised the show as a one-stop platform for sourcing products with different designs, as well as jewellery technology and packaging. He came with a budget of US$1 million but, “If I can find the right supplier, I can spend up to US$15 million,” he said.
David Levy, President ofDavid Levy Diamond Inc. in the United States, stated that the shows not only enabled connections with manufacturers but also provided access to different types of businesses within the supply chain. He believed that by attending the Hong Kong twin jewellery shows, he could find everything he needed. “I expect to spend US$200,000 at theDiamond, Gem & Pearl Showand at least US$250,000 at theJewellery Show,” he said. The sourcing dynamic of buyers from the ASEAN market was noticeably vibrant, with Tomei Gold and Jewelry Manufacturing SDN BHD from Malaysia saying it had allocated a procurement budget of US$100,000 to $200,000.
Enhancing support for a Muslim-friendly sourcing experience
This year, special measures were introduced to encourage more Muslim buyers to visit the shows, including providing prayer rooms in venues, running shuttle buses to and from local mosques, offering a list of Muslim-friendly hotels and restaurants, and cooperating with the Hong Kong Tourism Board to arrange guided tours.
As a globally leading one-stop jewellery industry sourcing platform, this year's twin jewellery shows continue to adopt theEXHIBITION+online and offline hybrid format, enabling enterprises to extend their physical exhibition negotiations to online matching platforms. The HKTDC’s AI-poweredClick2Matchprovided online business matching for exhibitors and buyers, while buyers were able to useScan2Matchto scan exhibitors’ QR codes and continue discussions with exhibitors online during or after the show. Buyers could enhance their efficiency by completing registration and buyer verification in advance through theHKTDC Marketplace Appand the official show websites.
Photo download:https://bit.ly/3XyhcAc
Organised by the HKTDC, the41stHong Kong International Jewellery Showand11thHong Kong International Diamond, Gem & Pearl Showhave concluded successfully
The twin jewellery shows are widely respected by the global industry and the sourcing dynamic of buyers was noticeably vibrant this year
Salina Yan, Permanent Secretary for Financial Services and the Treasury (Financial Services) of the Hong Kong SAR Government (fifth right), was Guest of Honour at the jewellery networking reception to welcome representatives and buyers from both local and international sectors with the goal of enhancing collaboration and fostering exchange within the industry
The jewellery parades showcased cutting-edge creative designs and enhanced interaction among industry stakeholders
The participation ofTaobaoandTmallat the International Jewellery Show helped exhibitors to broaden their reach in the Mainland China market
The International Jewellery Show introduced theGold Jewelleryzone this year, showcasing innovatively designed gold jewellery
The twin jewellery shows featured 38 pavilions with theAsia Jewellery Culture Design and Crafts Association Limitedparticipating for the first time. In addition, theYoung Jewellery Designer Arenawas unveiled at this year’s International Jewellery Show, highlighting the creativity and craftsmanship of up-and-coming designers
Over 30 industry seminars and networking events were held during the twin jewellery shows
Websites
Hong Kong International Jewellery Show
Hong Kong International Diamond, Gem & Pearl Show
Website
https://www.hktdc.com/event/hkjewellery/en
https://www.hktdc.com/event/hkdgp/en
Selected products
https://bit.ly/4hE1ifz
HKTDC Media Room: https://mediaroom.hktdc.com/en
Media enquiries
Please contact HKTDC’s Communication & Public Affairs Department:
Sharon Ha
Tel: (852) 2584 4575
Email:sharon.mt.ha@hktdc.org
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Email:clayton.y.lawuw@hktdc.org
About HKTDC
TheHong Kong Trade Development Council (HKTDC)is a statutory body established in 1966 to promote, assist and develop Hong Kong's trade. With over 50officesglobally, including 13 in Mainland China, the HKTDC promotes Hong Kong as a two-way global investment and business hub. The HKTDC organisesinternational exhibitions,conferencesandbusiness missionsto create business opportunities for companies, particularly small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), in the mainland and international markets. The HKTDC also provides up-to-date market insights and product information viaresearch reportsanddigital news channels.
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