by eyetee | October 4, 2010 12:00 am
India’s jewellery industry took centre stage at the Hong Kong Jewellery and Gem Fair, earning the title of ‘Pavilion of the Year.’
Hosted by the Gem & Jewellery Export Promotion (GJEPC), the pavilion featured 78 exhibitors and 103 booths showcasing exclusive Indian products.
As one of the fastest growing jewellery markets in the world, India continues its recovery from the recession. Exports for the fiscal year 2009-2010 are expected to reach $28 billion US. GJEPC officials say the Hong Kong show helped India achieve greater global exposure. Part of the council’s efforts at the show to promote the pavilion included newsletters, exhibition guides, and print ads.
“Hong Kong, in this regard, is thus essential for networking,” said GJEPC chair Vasant Mehta. “Today, our diamonds are in demand across the world. Hong Kong doesn’t just serve as an export destination, but as a secondary source for Indian manufactured products.”
The Hong Kong show comes on the heels of GJEPC’s own trade show, India International Jewellery Show (IIJS), and its latest endeavour, India International Jewellery Week (IIJW). The five-day event brought together 30 designers and design houses to showcase their collections on the fashion runway.
Attendance at the 27th edition of IIJS Mumbai totalled nearly 33,000 visitors and show officials estimate exhibitors did approximately $800 million US in business.
For a full report from IIJW and IIJS, see the December issue of Jewellery Business.
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