Which Country Imports the Most Cultured Pearls in the World?

IndexBox has just published a new report "World: Cultured Pearls, Precious Or Semi-Precious Stones - Market Report. Analysis and Forecast to 2025". Here is a summary of the report's key findings.

In 2016, the amount of pearl imported worldwide stood at X tons, approximately equating the previous year level. Overall, pearl imports continue to indicate a drastic contraction. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2016, when import increased by -X% from the previous year level. Global pearl import peaked of X tons in 2007- however, from 2008 to 2016, it stood at a somewhat lower level.

In value terms, pearl imports stood at $X in 2016. Overall, it indicated a remarkable expansion from 2007 to 2016: the total imports value decreased at an average annual rate of -X% over the last nine years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations throughout the analyzed period. Based on the result of 2016, pearl imports increased by +X% against its level of 2011. Global pearl import peaked in 2016, and are expected to retain its growth in the immediate term.

Top Pearl Importing Countries in the World

X. India (X million USD)

X. Japan (X million USD)

X. China (X million USD)

X. Thailand (X million USD)

X. Italy (X million USD)

X. United Kingdom (X million USD)

X. Spain (X million USD)

X. Mexico (X million USD)

X. Mali (X million USD)

X. Senegal (X million USD)

Pearl Imports By Country

In 2016, China (X tons), distantly followed by India (X tons), Senegal (X tons), Japan (X tons), Mali (X tons), and Thailand (X tons) were the major importers of pearl, together committing X% of total imports. The following importers - Italy (X tons), Mexico (X tons), Spain (X tons), and the UK (X tons) together made up X% of total imports.

From 2007 to 2016, the most notable growth rate of pearl imports, among the main importing countries, was attained by Mali (+X% per year), while the other global leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, India ($X) constitutes the largest market for imported pearl worldwide, making up X% of global imports. The second position in the ranking was occupied by Japan ($X), with the share of X% of global imports. It was followed by China, with the share of X%.

From 2007 to 2016, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value of pearl imports in India stood at +X%. The remaining importing countries recorded the following average annual rates: Japan (-X% per year) and China (+X% per year).

Pearl Import Prices By Country

The average pearl import price stood at $X per kg in 2016, jumping by X% against the previous year. In general, pearl import price continues to indicate a remarkable increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2011, when it surged by X% year-to-year. Over the period under review, average pearl import price reached its maximum level in 2016, and is likely to see steady growth in the near future.

There were significant differences in the average import prices amongst major importing countries. In 2016, the country with the highest import prices was India ($X per kg), while Senegal ($X per ton) was among the lowest.

From 2007 to 2016, the most notable growth rate of pearl import prices was attained by India (+X% per year), while the other global leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

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• pearl market forecast
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All data provided in this article covers the following product: HS Code X - Pearls- natural or cultured, whether or not worked or graded but not strung, mounted or set- pearls, natural or cultured, temporarily strung for the convenience of transport.

Source: IndexBox Market Intelligence Platform