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Overall, Thai gem and jewelry export value grew by 19.37 percent while the import value jumped 74.01 percent with unwrought or semi-manufactured gold as the main product for both export and import

In 2009, the value of Thai gems and jewelry export expanded at the rate of 18 percent approximately, while the import value decreased by about 36 percent, causing Thailand to have a trade surplus of 3,762.91 million US dollars in the gem and jewelry category.

Thailand’s exports of gems and jewelry in 2008 witnessed a growth of 54 percent in value. However, the country’s import value of gems and jewelry rose 1.21 times. Consequently, the country’s products in gems and jewelry category faced the deficit of US$ 1,089.19 million.

The Trade of Thailand's gems and jewelry products under Customs Tariff Schedule Chapter 71 from January to December 2007 gained 26.36 percent growth with the total value accounted to US$ 9,605.50 million increased from US$ 7,601.41 million during the same period of previous year.

The trade of Thailand's gems and jewelry producdts under Harmonized Tariff Schedule Chapter 71 from January to December 2006 gained 4.01 percent growth with the total value accounted to US$ 7,601.41 million increased from US$ 7,308.30 million during the same period of previous year.