Largest Pearl Producing Countries:  The pearl market is making a significant rise in the fashion industry. It is the true epitome of luxury and elegance. Pearls are also known as the queen of gems and have been considered the priced gem for centuries. The overall world pearl exports worldwide totalled around Rs 12,140.8 crore. The Pearl market consists of a diverse range, including natural pearls, cultured pearls, and finished pearl jewellery. To know more, here is the list of the top 10 pearl-producing nations along with their export values and India's ranking in the international market as per the report by Tendata.

List Of The Top 10 Pearl Producing Countries In The World:

Rank Country Export Value ($ Million)
1 Japan Rs 39,024
2 China Rs 30,352
3 India Rs 8,672
4 Australia Rs 17,344
5 French Polynesia Rs 13,008
6 Vietnam Rs 4,336
7 Indonesia Rs 9,625.92.
8 Myanmar (Burma)   Smaller Share
9 Thailand Smaller Share
10 Mexico Rs 2,428.16

Japan

Japan is among the biggest world exporters of cultured pearls, especially Akoya pearls, which are highly valued for their quality and brightness. Japan has been at the forefront of the pearl trade for decades owing to its technological advancement in pearl farming.

China

China is a key player in the international freshwater pearl export market, where the pearls are produced on lakes and rivers. The nation has largely grown the pearl market sector in the past few years and is now one of the world's biggest pearl producers, as well as exporters.

India

India's cultured pearl industry is dominated by freshwater and is emerging an international leader as a pearl exporter.

Australia

Australia is famous for growing South Sea pearls that are larger and brighter than most other cultured pearls. These pearls are widely popular in the world of jewellery, thanks to their size and high-end quality.

French Polynesia

Tahitian pearls, with their exotic black lustre, are mostly cultivated in French Polynesia. The nation is a major exporter of high-quality cultured black pearls, which are very much in demand in global luxury markets.

Vietnam

Vietnam has been emerging as a rising player in the global market for pearl exports, especially for freshwater pearls and cultured saltwater pearls.

Indonesia

Indonesia specialises in South Sea pearls, especially golden and white ones. Its extensive archipelago provides perfect conditions for the cultivation of some of the world's largest and most expensive pearls.

Myanmar (Burma)

Myanmar offers high-grade natural saltwater pearls from its pristine waters. The pearls are widely known for their uniqueness and natural beauty.

Thailand

Thailand produces both freshwater and saltwater pearls with a market motto of quality over quantity.

Mexico

Mexico is home to its famous black pearls in the Sea of Cortez that are highly sought after for their black colouring and they are uncommon.

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