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The Iran War Crisis 2026: Impact, Trends & Scenario Forecasts for the Global Diamond, Pearl, Gem, Jewelry & Precious Metal Markets
The world has reached a major turning point. On 28 February 2026, the United States and Israel launched “Operation Epic Fury” against Iran, resulting in the death of Iran’s Supreme Leader and triggering escalating conflict across the Middle East. The Strait of Hormuz — one of the world’s most critical energy corridors — has fallen into a state of severe risk.
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Thailand Gem and Jewelry Import-Export Performance January - December 2025
Thailand’s gem and jewelry export value from January to December 2025 amounted to USD 26,593.14 million, a 44.75% increase compared to the same period of last year. The products ranked as the country’s third most important exports with a 7.83% share of Thailand’s total gross exports. Nevertheless, when deducting unwrought gold from the total export value, the actual export value of gem and jewelry was USD 13,586.84 million, a 41.33% rise year-on-year.
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Thailand Gem and Jewelry Import-Export Performance January - November 2025
Thailand’s gem and jewelry export value from January to November 2025 amounted to USD 24,754.20 million, a 46.22 % increase compared to the same period of last year. The products ranked as the country’s third most important exports with a 7.97% share of Thailand’s total gross exports. Nevertheless, when deducting unwrought gold from the total export value, the actual export value of gem and jewelry was USD 12,853.91 million, a 49.17% rise year-on-year.
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Thailand Gem and Jewelry Import-Export Performance January - October 2025
Thailand’s gem and jewelry export value from January to October 2025 amounted to USD 22,970.42 million, a 49% increase compared to the same period of last year. The products ranked as the country’s third most important exports with a 8.12% share of Thailand’s total gross exports. Nevertheless, when deducting unwrought gold from the total export value, the actual export value of gem and jewelry was USD 11,405.27 million, a 46.41% rise year-on-year.
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Luxury Jewelry Brands’ Art of Legend Creation
During the past few years, the global economic system has faced impacts in various forms—prolonged inflation, geopolitical conflicts, and changes in consumer behaviors after the pandemic. The impacts have influenced several segments of business sectors to slow down corresponding to economic situations. However, the luxury jewelry segment has shined brightly as it has successfully maintained the demand of the market firmly with a tendency of constant growth.
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Thailand Gem and Jewelry Import-Export Performance January - September 2025
Thailand’s gem and jewelry export value from January to September 2025 amounted to USD 21,537.41 million, a 73.06% increase compared to the same period of last year. The products ranked as the country’s third most important exports with a 8.47% share of Thailand’s total gross exports. Nevertheless, when deducting unwrought gold from the total export value, the actual export value of gem and jewelry was USD 10,487.44 million, a 48.75% rise year-on-year.
Solid demand for Congolese diamonds at Antwerp tender
More than 288,000 carats of Congolese diamonds worth US$3.2 million were sold at a recent auction in Antwerp, the Antwerp World Diamond Centre (AWDC) said.
India jewellery exports ‘stable’ at US$23.19B
India’s exports of gemstones and jewellery from April 2025 to January 2026 remained resilient amid global headwinds and tariff-led volatility.
Natural Diamond Production to Remain at Multi-decade Lows in 2026
Natural diamond producers are prioritising market stability over volume growth, keeping output tightly managed as the sector moves through a gradual recovery phase, notes diamond analyst Paul Zimnisky.
Informa celebrates next-gen gems of design and industry
Coloured gemstones are at the heart of key initiatives by Informa Markets Jewellery this year.
Wholesale lab-grown diamond prices down 26%
After nearly ten years of sharp and often relentless price declines, the lab-grown diamond market appears to be catching its breath
Antwerp Can Export Polished Diamonds to U.S. Tariff-Free
Diamonds polished in Antwerp will not be tariffed when imported into U.S., thanks to a new executive order—which exempts diamonds from certain tariffs—and to the European Union’s trade agreement with the U.S.
40% of men open to wearing engagement rings
Among those open to wearing a ring, nearly 40% said they would expect their partner to buy the ring for them after the proposal
Tariffs Causing Retailers to Raise Prices
Many also rebuilding supply chains and altering sourcing, survey finds.
The anticipated implications of President Donald Trump's proposed imposition of import tariffs on global trading partners warrant careful consideration.
On April 2, 2025, President Donald Trump announced an increase in import tariffs on countries with a trade surplus with the United States. ow will the U.S.'s significantly higher import duties impact Thailand? Read more in this article.
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