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ANNUAL REPORT 2015-2016 THE GEM & JEWELLERY EXPORT PROMOTION COUNCIL
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TRADE SHOWS & EVENTS
INDIA INTERNATIONAL JEWELLERY SHOW
The success of the flagship show, IIJS, over several decades
is a testimony to the value it adds to the global and domestic
market. The 32
nd
edition of India International Jewellery Show
(IIJS), at the Bombay Exhibition Centre in Mumbai, held from
06th -10th August 2015, was another productive sourcing
edition for industry professionals and retailers. The show
witnessed an array of activities like informative seminars,
networking events, International pavilions. IIJS 2015
represented the best India has to offer in terms of design,
craftsmanship and quality. The event offered a unique
opportunity for the entire trade community across the globe
to view the brightest and best that India has to present to the
world.
Over 1100 plus exhibitors showcased their strengths at
the show, strengthening the Council’s efforts to constantly
provide gem and jewellery industry with an appropriate
platform and lead them in their path to success.
The show hosted 6 International country pavilions. These
pavilions provided a glimpse of latest designs and trends
in the International Jewellery Industry. These pavilions were
from Belgium - Organised by Antwerp World Diamond Centre
(AWDC), Israel - organised by Israel Diamond Institute (IDI),
Italy - Organised by Fiera di Vicenza, Thailand - organised by
Thai Gem & Jewellery Trade Association (TGJTA), Turkey -
organised by UBM Rotaforte and UAE - organised by Dubai
Gold & Jewellery Group (DGJG).
34,000 domestic visitors and 1500 international visitors from
80 countries visited the show over the course of 5 days.
IIJS Salient Features
32nd Edition of IIJS
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1100+ Exhibitors
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2000 + booths
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50,000 sq.mts Exhibition Area
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Top six International Pavilion
Belgium, Israel, Italy, Thailand, Turkey, UAE
Well defined Product Segmentation
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Loose Diamonds, Colour Gem Stones & Pearls
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Couture Jewellery/Mass Produced Jewellery/
Plain Gold Jewellery
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International Exhibitors featuring: a) Jewellery
b) Loose Stones
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Synthetics & Simulants
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Allied
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Laboratories & Education
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Machinery
The GJEPC organizes a number of B2B trade events round the year to facilitate interaction between Indian
manufacturers and foreign buyers in key markets. These take place across different locations in India and
abroad and comprise many different formats. A few key Trade Shows take place in India directly under the
banner of the GJEPC. Some overseas initiatives are held in collaboration with international trade bodies.
These trade shows not only provide networking opportunities but also help exhibitors and visitors understand
the current market scenario in jewelry industry. The fairs attract buyers from domestic and international markets.
