India’s James and Jewelery Export Promotion Council (GJEPC) has organized Saudi Arabia Jewelry Exposition (SAJEX) 2025 in Saudi Arabia. The program has been organized with the objective of strengthening India-Saudi trade relations and opening new opportunities in GCC and global markets.
Sajex 2025 is being organized from 11 to 13 September at Jeddah Superdome. It will have over 200 exhibitors and 250 booths, while over 2,000 business visitors and international buyers are expected to arrive. The demonstrations will include diamonds and colored gems jewelery, bridal collections, lab-made diamonds, 18k, 21k and 22k gold jewelry, and latest jewelery techniques.
India exported jewelery worth $ 32 billion in 2024–25. In such a situation, India has a global leadership in this region. The country processes 1 billion diamonds every year, which produces 65% of the global diamond trade and 92% of the amount. India is also the top exporter of gold, silver, colored gems and lab-made diamonds. In 2024-25, foreign investment in the jewelery sector rose 315%, leading to the total FDI flow in India to $ 50 billion.
Sajex 2025 also has the support of Saudi Arabia’s Ministry of Investment and Jeddah and Mecca Chambers of Commerce. Major exhibitors include Hasmukh Parekh Jewelers, KGK Creations India, Asian Star Co., Bafleh Jewelery (UAE), Jawhara Jewelery.
The exhibition will also be held with the World Jewelery Investment Forum, which will discuss the role of labs and associations in increasing transparency in business, investment, retail and construction trends, and customers. It will include Saudi officers, global experts and representatives of India.
The opening ceremony has started on 11 September. The event was attended by Saudi senior dignitaries, Ambassador of India and Cannesul General of Jeddah and other prominent people. The main attraction will include a jewelery-fashion showcase by an Indian designer and the cultural performance of the Indian music group.
Saudi Arabia, which is a strong demand for luxury, retail and tourism in Gulf’s largest economy ($ 1.1 trillion GDP). Under Vision 2030, in 2024, $ 4.56 billion diamond and gold jewelery market are expected to grow to $ 8.34 billion by 2030. With this level, international participation and government support, Sajex 2025 is ready to establish Saudi Arabia as a regional center in the global jewelery price chain and strengthen India as a reliable trading partner.
