💎 Gem Sri Lanka 2027 Unveiled in Bangkok to Boost Trade Ties
• Trade Performance: Sri Lankan exports to Thailand more than doubled in 2025, reaching over US$ 90 Mn (up from ~US$ 41.6 Mn in 2024). • Key Sector: Gem and jewellery remains the primary driver, with precious and semi-precious stones accounting for nearly 70% of total exports to Thailand. • Strategic Partnership: Event highlighted opportunities for bilateral cooperation in gem cutting, processing, jewellery manufacturing, design, and technology transfer, leveraging Sri Lanka's raw gemstone resources alongside Thailand's processing and global marketing expertise. • Upcoming Event: Organized by the Ceylon Gem and Jewellery Traders Association (CGJTA), the 4th edition of "Gem Sri Lanka 2027" is set to take place in Sri Lanka in January 2027 to connect international buyers and drive industry diversification.