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US jewellery, watches sales up by 4.4 per cent year-on-year
Sales of watches and jewelry in the US showed further signs of growth in December 2024, up 4.4 per cent year-on-year, according the latest figures from the US Department of Commerce. But there’s been a marked slowdown since the 10 per cent increases of last September and October.
November saw sales up by just 3.0 per cent, revised down from 5.8 per cent based on actual through-the-till transactions rather than estimates. October has been revised up from 9.7 per cent to 10.0 per cent.
The average monthly year-on-year growth for the full year is 5.4 per cent, so December was little below par. Having said that, it was the 15th consecutive month of growth after a long period (the end of 2022 and much of 2023) of falling sales.
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India-UAE Jewellery Dialogue Draws 200+ Stakeholders, Reinforces Trade Confidence
GJEPC and UAE Leadership Reaffirm Commitment To Market Resilience and “Business Beyond Borders.”
- The India-UAE Gems & Jewellery Dialogue -Boosting Confidence, held on 2 April 2026 at Taj Business Bay, Dubai, saw strong industry participation, underscoring continued optimism in bilateral trade. The event was organised under the patronage of the Embassy of India in the UAE, the Consulate General of India in Dubai, and the GJEPC.
The high-level gathering brought together over 200 stakeholders across the jewellery value chain, including manufacturers, retailers, wholesalers, and policymakers from both countries. Among the dignitaries present were H.E Mohammed Ali Rashed Lootah, President & CEO Dubai Chamber, H.E. Ahmed Al Khaja, CEO Dept of Economy & Tourism, H.E. Jumal Al Kait, Asst Undersecretary Ministry of Foreign Trade, Tawhid Abdullah, Chairman Dubai Jewellery Group. Speakers highlighted the resilience of the UAE’s jewellery ecosystem and pointed to expanding opportunities for integration with Indian manufacturers.
Delivering the keynote, H.E. Dr Deepak Mittal, the Ambassador of India to the UAE, reaffirmed the Government of India’s continued support for the sector and emphasised the UAE’s strategic importance as a partner under the India-UAE Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (CEPA).
Hon’ble Consul General Satish Kumar Sivan stressed the need for unity and confidence within the trade amid shifting global dynamics. In his welcome address, Mr Sabyasachi Ray, Executive Director, GJEPC, outlined GJEPC’s focus on strengthening exports and deepening engagement across the GCC through collaborative initiatives.
Key discussions reaffirmed the strength of India-UAE trade ties in gems and jewellery, sustained confidence in the UAE market despite global uncertainties, and the need for closer coordination between government, trade bodies, and industry. Participants also recognised the India Jewellery Exposition Centre (IJEX) as a critical platform enabling market access in the region.
The dialogue concluded with a shared commitment to deepen cooperation, strengthen trust, and drive growth in bilateral jewellery trade, with GJEPC reiterating its focus on facilitating “Business Beyond Borders.”
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