Gems, jewellery exports up by 71% during Apr-Dec to $28.9 billion

Gems and jewellery exports grew by 71% during April-December 2021 to $28.9 billion as compared to $16.9 billion in the same period last year, as per Commerce Ministry's data. The exports grew by 16.38% to $2.99 billion in December 2021, the data showed. US, Hong Kong, UAE, Belgium and Israel were the top five export destinations for the sector.