Post-Event Show Report: India Diamond Week,

Guangzhou, China

Exhibition Date: 20th – 22nd Feb 2017

Exhibition Venue: Panbao Jewelry Trading Centre, Guangzhou

No. of Confirmed Participants: 10

Event Supported by: Guangzhou Diamond Exchange (GZDE)

Visitors’ details

Jewellery manufacturers, importers, traders, wholesalers and retailers from & outside Guangzhou,

Members of GZDE & Other Trade members

Background of India Diamond Week, Guangzhou, 2017

LIST OF REPRESENTATIVE

Mr. Sanjay Shah Convener – Diamond Panel, GJEPC

Mr. Rajesh Sharma Sr. Manager – Exhibitions

List of participants is as under:

Sr. No. Company Name

1 C.J. Exporters

2 D. Navinchandra Exports Pvt. Ltd

3 Jewelex India Pvt. Ltd

4 KBS Diamonds

5 KP Sanghvi & Sons

6 Laxmi Diamond Pvt Ltd

7 Revashankar Gems Ltd.

8 Rosy Blue (India) Pvt Ltd

9 Shree Ramkrishna Exports Pvt. Ltd.

10 Veer Gems

Day 1: 20th Feb 2017

Opening ceremony of India Diamond Week,

Guanzhou was done by unveiling program at

panbao Jewelry Trading Centre. The unveiling

was done by the Consul General of India Mr Y

K Sailas Thangal & Mr Zhu Yongsheng,

Chairman GZDE.

Consul General Mr Sailas Thangal with Mr Zhu

Yongsheng, Chairman GZDE.

Mr Ashok Gajera, Western Region

Chairman, GJEPC, Mr Sanjay Shah,

Convener – Diamond Panel GJEPC, Mr Liang

Weizhang, GM-GZDE were also present at

the inauguration.

After the inauguration, Mr Thangal visited all the booths

of Indian Exhibitors & interacted with them. Mr Thangal

emphasized on the fact that GJEPC & GZDE to work

together to build a strong & healthy relationship which

will benefit both Indian & Chinese jewellers in future

GZDE had arranged for a focused interaction between

key retailers & manufacturers from China & with the

Indian diamantaires exhibiting at the show. Indian &

their Chinese counterparts discussed on the prevalent

issues & the requirement vis-à-vis the supply of

diamonds by the Indian companies. It was addressed

that a channel to be developed through which goods

can directly enter China through Guangzhou. GZDE

officials informed that they have applied for necessary

permissions with their government wherein they will

be entitled to collect tax/duties on goods entering

Chinese territory.

Around 120+ companies visited India

Diamond Week on the 1st day of the show

Day 2: 21st Feb 2017

The 2nd day was a little slower compared to day 1 wherein 60+ companies had visited the show

Day 3: 22nd Feb 2017

GZDE had arranged for a factory tour for the Indian Exhibitors.

Indian exhibitors at Retail Outlet of Mile

Jewelry. The retail outlet was one of the

biggest outlet in Panbao Jewelry District.

The exhibitors also visited the factory of

Mile Jewellery & interacted with the staff

Indian exhibitors with staff of Mile Jewelry

The Indian Exhibitors then visited KYL Intl Holdings Group Ltd Factory & interacted with Mr Qiang

Xiaohui, GM – KTL Intl.

Indian Exhibitors with Mr Qiang Xiaohui (Center) at KTL Intl Factory

Mr Qiang informed that they were

earlier supplying finished jewelry to

Russian markets however they are now

supplying to US, UK & other European

markets, for which they source

diamonds from India

Mr Qiang took the exhibitors around the

factory & explaining the process of

jewelry manufacturing, machines used

etc.

Feedback forms were given to exhibitors. The analysis of the feedback form is attached as Annexure

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Observations / Suggestions for arranging next Edition of IDW in China

1. Pre-promotion of BSM: The BSM needs to be promoted aggressively prior to the show. The

promotion for the BSM should begin at least 4-5 months prior to the BSM to have high visitor

turnout at the show. This can be done by having a promotional booth at an exhibition in China

or Hong Kong which may be before the decided date of the BSM.

2. Association with GAC: It is also suggested that we associate with Gems & Jewellery Trade

Association of China (GAC) like participating at their events to promote BSM’s/IDW & any

other shows that is organized by GJEPC. Since, they are backed & supported by the

government; they have strong influence on the trade members. GAC has around 1800 +

companies as their members. They also organize exhibitions in Shanghai & Beijing.

3. We should target the right buyers from other Cities and provide 1 night stay at the same venue

or to & fro flight tickets so that we have confirmed buyers for the BSM.

4. To have road shows in other important cities one month before the BSM which will bring more

buyers