Gems and jewelry are ornamental objects made of precious materials. Gems are cut and polished rocks, minerals, or petrified materials that are used to make incredibly beautiful jewelry. These accessories and jewels are available as pendants, rings, earrings, bracelets, and necklaces. Gems and jewelry represent a wonderful fusion of natural wonders and human creativity. Each of the valuable stones—rubies, sapphires, emeralds, and diamonds—that make up a gem is unique and uncommon. Over millions of years, deep beneath the Earth's crust, gems are created. The inherent grandeur and brightness of the aforementioned diamonds make them extremely valuable.
Middle East & Africa Gems and Jewelry Market Driving Factors and Challenges
Drivers: The Middle East and Africa market for gems and jewelry has a variety of key drivers that support its resilience and expansion. First off, there is a greater demand for luxury products like jewelry and stones in the region due to the region's expanding population and rising disposable income levels. Additionally, jewelry is highly valued throughout the Middle East and Africa due to cultural traditions and societal conventions that support it as a status symbol, a sign of wealth, and a means of personal decoration, which consistently drives demand across demographics. Further promoting market expansion are growing consumer bases with a taste for luxury goods as a result of growing urbanization and the rise of the middle class.
Challenges: The high cost of making diamonds and jewelry would likely have a negative effect on the market during the projection period. The production of specially made jewels and jewelry requires in-depth knowledge, painstaking attention to detail, and persistent work. The equipment and tools required to produce jewelry and gemstones add to the production costs. The high cost of creating diamonds and jewelry is projected to have a detrimental effect on the market. The existence of domestic and local manufacturers of jewelry and stones, each with their own pricing strategies, is another factor that can hinder the market's expansion.
Impact of COVID-19 on Middle East & Africa Gems and Jewelry Market
The COVID-19 pandemic has resulted in interruptions to the supply chain and a significant change in customer behavior within the gem and jewelry business across the Middle East and Africa. The implementation of social distancing standards and lockdown procedures resulted in the temporary closure of brick and mortar establishments, causing a decline in foot traffic and retail sales. In addition, the economic slowdown brought on by the epidemic has reduced consumer spending, particularly on luxuries like jewelry that are not needs. In addition, disruptions in international trade and transportation have led to delays and increased costs, which affect the import and export of gemstones and jewelry components.
Middle East & Africa Gems and Jewelry Market Key Players:
The market study provides market data by competitive landscape, revenue analysis, market segments and detailed analysis of key market players are; LVMH Moet Hennessy Louis Vuitton, Kering S.A, Compagnie Financiere Richemont S.A, Ralph Lauren Corporation, Burberry Group Plc, Swarovski KG, Prada S.p.A, Giorgio Armani S.p.A, Chanel Limited, Others.
Middle East & Africa Gems and Jewelry Market Segmentation:
By Type: Based on the Type, Middle East & Africa Gems and Jewelry Market is segmented as; Gold, Diamond, Gemstones, Silver, Others.
By Sales Channel: Based on the Sales Channel, Middle East & Africa Gems and Jewelry Market is segmented as; Jewelry Showrooms, Company Exclusive Showrooms, Online.
By Region: This research also includes data for Eastern Region, Western Region, Northern Region, Southern Region.
This study also encompasses various drivers and restraining factors of this market for the forecast period. Various growth opportunities are also discussed in the report.