MARKET INTELLIGENCE 市场情报 JNA November/December 2024 | 45 An increase in international buyer turnout alongside innovative features and vast sourcing and networking opportunities were the highlights of Jewellery & Gem WORLD Hong Kong (JGW) 2024. More than 3,300 companies from over 40 countries and regions showcased their latest products and services at AsiaWorld-Expo (AWE), which hosted the jewellery materials section from September 16 to 20, and the Hong Kong Convention & Exhibition Centre (HKCEC), which displayed finished jewellery, packaging and technology solutions from September 18 to 22. Organised by Informa Markets Jewellery, the fair welcomed 50,232 unique buyers representing 142 countries and regions, reflecting a rise in visitor attendance from South America (+19.9 per cent), the Middle East (+18.3 per cent), North America (+7.5 per cent) and Europe (+4.7 per cent). “Unique” visitors are only counted once regardless of how many times they visited JGW. A slight drop in Chinese visitors was observed nonetheless, partly attributed to JGW coinciding with the Mid-Autumn Festival and a tropical cyclone that hit Shanghai on JGW opening day. International buyers drove 67.85 per cent of total attendance, underscoring the B2B show’s global standing as the top sourcing destination for jewellery, gems and other industry-related products. Set against the backdrop of economic uncertainties, JGW’s 41st edition highlighted the resilience of the jewellery community, said Celine Lau, director of Jewellery Fairs at Informa Markets Jewellery. “Macroeconomic challenges aside, firm order-taking was underway on the show floor. Buyers are naturally cautious and guarded, placing a strong emphasis on inventory that they can swiftly sell. Meanwhile, suppliers are expanding their customer base, focusing on long-term strategic planning,” Lau continued. “It is precisely for these reasons – the importance of being in the know – that JGW is the definitive global destination for all things jewellery.” Resilient business Majority of exhibitors interviewed by JNA said there were fewer visitors from China compared to previous years, but this was offset by an increase in buyers from other countries, specifically Southeast Asia. 环球盛事 | 九月香港珠宝首饰展览会 迎来更多海外买家 Stronger overseas buyer presence at JGW 2024 A higher number of international buyers graced this year’s Jewellery & Gem WORLD Hong Kong (JGW) – a milestone edition that showcased a never-before-seen pearl exhibit, a panel series featuring iconic luxury pearl jewellery brands and a celebration of Informa’s Sustainability Awards champions. 今年的环球盛事 | 九月香港珠宝首饰展览会 (简称JGW)吸引了更多国际买家到场参观。本届展会的内容丰富且别具意义，不但有前所未见的珍 珠特展和知名奢华珍珠首饰品牌领衔的专题论坛，还有Informa主办的可持续发展大奖颁奖典礼。
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