GJEPC Webinar Highlights Export Potential For Indian Jewellery In France

GJEPC conducted a webinar on the French gem and jewellery market as part of its Global Gem & Jewellery Market Insights Series, providing 61 participating exporters with valuable insights into one of Europe’s most significant luxury jewellery markets.

Held on 24 June, the session revealed that France ranked as India’s 11th largest gem and jewellery export destination in FY2025-26, with bilateral trade valued at US$419 million. Despite this, India currently holds only a 3.7% market share, indicating substantial scope for growth. The speakers also noted that the proposed India-EU Free Trade Agreement (FTA) could further strengthen market access for Indian exporters.

The webinar featured Sophie Carreras, Buyer and Co-Director of Victorienne, Italy, and Aurore Michaud, Account Manager at BIJORHCA, WSN. They encouraged Indian manufacturers to align their designs with European consumer preferences while showcasing India’s renowned craftsmanship, maintain competitive pricing and approach international trade fairs as opportunities to build long-term business relationships rather than focusing solely on immediate orders.

The experts also highlighted BIJORHCA Paris, Europe’s premier jewellery trade exhibition, as an ideal platform for Indian companies to engage with European buyers by exhibiting either their own branded collections or their manufacturing capabilities.

In addition, the webinar provided practical guidance on exporting to France, covering exhibition logistics, documentation, product positioning, hallmarking requirements and buyer expectations. The speakers also shared insights into current market demand for gold-plated jewellery, brass jewellery, gemstone-studded collections, silver jewellery, as well as the growing opportunity in lab-grown diamond jewellery.