BANGKOK — The 72nd Bangkok Gems & Jewelry Fair delivered its strongest performance to date, generating $147.4 million in trade value during its five-day run from September 9-13, 2025. The results represent a 26% increase from the previous edition and exceeded organizers’ targets by 34%.
Held at Queen Sirikit National Convention Center, the fair attracted 46,129 trade visitors, marking a 15.3% rise in attendance. International buyers comprised 61% of attendees, representing 121 countries, with India, Myanmar, China, Sri Lanka, and Japan leading visitor numbers.
“The fair achieved the highest sales results in its history,” said Sunanta Kangvalkulkij, Director-General of the Department of International Trade Promotion (DITP) on September 19. “This overwhelming response underscores Thailand’s reputation as a global hub for gems and jewelry.”
The event featured 1,106 exhibitors across 2,628 booths, occupying all eight halls at the convention center. Colored gemstones emerged as the top-selling category, accounting for over one-third of total trade value and reinforcing Bangkok’s position as the world’s largest colored gemstone sourcing hub.
Silver jewelry, fine jewelry, machinery and equipment, and diamonds rounded out the five most popular product categories.
Sumed Prasongpongchai, Director-General of the Gem and Jewelry Institute of Thailand, highlighted exhibitor satisfaction with the event’s quality and year-over-year sales growth. The fair also incorporated industry programming, including the “Gilded Souls: The Ethos of Thai Craftsmanship” exhibition and the World Gold Council’s Thailand Gold Forum.
The success positions the Bangkok fair among the world’s top four jewelry trade shows. Organizers have announced plans to expand the international zone to over 250 booths for the 73rd edition, scheduled for February 22-26, 2026, at the same venue.
The strong performance reflects Thailand’s growing influence in the global gems and jewelry trade, supported by collaboration between 17 government agencies and industry associations.
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