India Launches SAJEX 2025 in Jeddah to Boost Jewellery Trade

India has also initiated SAJEX 2025 (Saudi Arabia Jewellery Exposition), in Jeddah to intensify its trade in jewellery with Saudi Arabia and GCC nations. The event shows off the fact that India is a world leader in gem and jewellery exports and seeks to increase its market share in the Middle East luxury market.

Event Details

• Dates: 11–13 September 2025

• Venue: Jeddah Superdome, Saudi Arabia

• Organizers:

  • Gem & Jewellery Export Promotion Council (GJEPC)

  • Indian Consulate, Jeddah

  • Indian Embassy, Riyadh

  • Ministry of Commerce & Industry

• Scale:

  • 200+ exhibitors

  • 250 booths

  • 2,000+ international buyers and business visitors

• Exhibits Include:
   

  • Diamond and coloured gemstone jewellery

  • Bridal collections

  • Gold jewellery (18k, 21k, 22k)

  • Lab-grown diamonds

  • Jewellery-making technology and innovation

India’s Jewellery Industry

• Global Share:
   

  • 65% of global diamond value (processing over 1 billion diamonds annually)

  • 92% of global diamond trade by volume
     

• Exports FY 2024–25: $32 billion

• FDI Growth: 315% surge in FY 2024–25, contributing to $50 billion total FDI inflow

• India is a leader in gold, silver, coloured gemstones, and lab-grown diamonds, reinforcing its status as a production and innovation hub.

Saudi Arabia Market Potential

• GDP: $1.1 trillion, largest in the Gulf region

• Jewellery Market: $4.56B (2024) → $8.34B (2030), CAGR 10.6%

• Vision 2030: Focus on luxury, retail, and tourism growth

• SAJEX 2025 Objective: Position Saudi Arabia as a regional jewellery hub and reinforce India’s strategic trade role

Key Takeaways

Conclusion

Shows India’s economic diplomacy and trade expansion in the Gulf. Highlights India’s leadership in the global gem and jewellery value chain. Demonstrates alignment with Vision 2030 markets and strategic FDI promotion.