BANGKOK – Thailand’s Ministry of Commerce will host the 72nd Bangkok Gems & Jewelry Fair from September 9-13, 2025, at Queen Sirikit National Convention Center, with organizers expecting to attract 40,000+ visitors and projecting over $100 million in trade value from the five-day event.
The fair, organized by the Department of International Trade Promotion (DITP) and co-organized by the Gem and Jewelry Institute of Thailand (GIT), will span all eight halls of QSNCC with 1,104 participating companies across 2,628 booths.
“The Bangkok Gems and Jewelry Fair has been held continuously for over 40 years and is now recognized as one of the world’s top four trade fairs in the gems and jewelry industry,” said Ms. Sunanta Kangvalkulkij, Director-General of DITP. The event is expected to welcome over 40,000 visitors from around the world.
Strong Industry Performance Drives Optimism
The fair comes amid robust growth for Thailand’s gems and jewelry sector. Excluding unwrought gold, exports reached $9.6 billion in 2024, up 11.5% year-on-year. The sector has maintained strong momentum in 2025, with first-half exports surging 63% to $7.4 billion.
Key export products include gold jewelry, silver jewelry, and colored gemstones, with primary markets being India, Hong Kong, and the United States. Full-year 2025 export growth is projected to exceed the government’s 5% target.
Global Recognition and Expansion
Mr. Sumed Prasongpongchai, Director-General of GIT, noted that surveys from the 71st edition showed Bangkok Gems ranked as the top trade fair among major global events. “The fair has welcomed numerous world-renowned jewelry brands and is recognized by buyers worldwide as one of the four most important industry exhibitions globally, as well as the largest colored gemstone marketplace in the world,” he said.
Despite expanding booth space to over 2,600 units since the 71st edition, organizers report a waiting list for participation.
Special Events and Forums
The 72nd edition will feature marketing and technical seminars, networking receptions, and an exhibition of Thai jewelry. The World Gold Council, in collaboration with GIT and the Gold Traders Association of Thailand, will host the ‘Thailand Gold Forum’ during the event to facilitate global knowledge exchange.
The Bangkok Gems & Jewelry Fair, held twice annually, serves as a key platform for international trade negotiations and partnership building, reinforcing Thailand’s position as a leading global hub for gems and jewelry commerce.
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