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US jewellery sector continues contraction, sees 3.4% yoy decline:JBT
The US jewelry sector continues its contraction, registering a 3.4% year-on-year decline in the total number of retail, wholesale, and manufacturing businesses, according to the latest data from the Jewelers Board of Trade (JBT). The sector has shown a consistent quarterly decline since at least Q3 2024, suggesting persistent structural challenges. Notably, the sharpest reduction in Q1 2025 was seen among manufacturers, while retailers and wholesalers also reported significant drops despite new business openings.
Key Findings–Overall Business Contraction:The total number of businesses fell by approximately 800 to 22,330 — a 3.4% decrease year-on-year.
Previous quarters reported similar declines:Q3 2024: -3.3%,Q4 2024: -3.2%
Despite the overall decline, 68 new retail jewelers opened during Q1 2025, showing some resilience and entrepreneurial activity in pockets of the sector.
The US jewelry sector is in a state of managed decline — not a collapse, but an ongoing reduction driven by structural changes in production, distribution, and consumer behavior. The steady quarterly decline suggests that without substantial adaptation, the number of businesses will continue to shrink.
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