Report on Singapore International Jewelery Expo 2016 (SIJE) (21st to 24th July, 2016)

Introduction:

FAIR DATES 21st July – 24th July, 2016

VENUE Marina Bay Sands Exhibition Centre

OPENING HOURS

Fair Date Opening Hours 21st July, 2016 11.30 am – 08:30pm 24th July, 2016 11:30 am – 07:30pm

Organizers Conference & Exhibitions Management Services Pte Ltd.

Supporting Organisations:- Hong Kong Jewellery and Jade Manufacturers Association Guangzhou Watches and Clocks Association Italian Trade Agency (ITA) Ministry of Commerce, Cambodia Myanmar Gems & Jewellery Entrepreneur Association The Gem & Jewellery Export Promotion Council (GJEPC

In Partnership with

HSBC Bank (Singapore) Ltd.

Knowledge Partner

Euro monitor International

Exhibition Statistics

Total Gross Area: 7000 Sqm Total Build – up Area: 3000 Sqm.

Total Exhibitors, Principal Companies, Agents, Representative Offices, Media Partner, Sponsor’s \

247 (210 Foreign companies (85%) 37 local companies (15%)

No. of Participating Countries / Regions: 26

Country Pavilions: China, Cambodia, India Italy

Total Sales on-Site & Under Negotiation 2016: SGD$21.1 million (derived from survey results)

Total Sales expected over the next 12 months 2016:SGD$9.8 million (derived from survey results)

Media Coverage: SGD$8.2 million as of 31 July 2016

Statistics and Figures

Total Visitors: 10,733 from countries

Visitors hailed from:

American Samoa, Antarctica, Australia, Bahamas, Bahrain, Bangladesh, Belgium, Brazil, Brunei Darussalam, Cambodia, Canada, China, Denmark, Fiji, France, Germany, Hong Kong, India, Indonesia, Iran, Ireland, Israel, Italy, Japan, Kazakhstan, South Korea, Lebanon, Lithuania, Macau, Malaysia, Mauritania, Mauritius, Morocco, Myanmar, Nepal, Netherlands, New Zealand, Pakistan, Peru, Philippines, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Russia, Saint Kitts and Nevis, Saudi Arabia, Singapore, South Africa, Spain, Sri Lanka, Switzerland, Taiwan, Thailand, Ukrain, United Arab Emirates, United Kingdom, United States, Vietnam.

69.3% Local Visitors

30.7% Overseas Visitorslaysia

Main Highlights of the Show:

SIJE in The News (Social Media)

www.facebook.com.sg/SIJE.Page www.sije.com.sg http://www.insing.com/events/singapore-international-jewelry-expo-2016/id-fda10000/ http://www.eventfinda.sg/2016/singapore-international-jewelry-expo-2016/singapore/marina-bay https://www.asia.finance/event/singapore-international-jewellery-expo-2016/ http://eventegg.com/sije/ https://www.eventbrite.sg/e/singapore-international-jewelry-expo-tickets-21076063072 http://www.towkayzone.com.sg/calendar.php?do=getinfo&e=244&day=2016-07-21&c=1 http://www.greatsingaporesale.com.sg/gss-2016/events/sije/sije.html http://www.straitstimes.com/lifestyle/be-dazzled-at-singapore-international-jewelry-expo http://10times.com/sijs http://sea.blouinartinfo.com/news/story/1459292/sneak-peek-singapore-international-jewelry-expo-2016 http://video.cnbc.com/gallery/?video=3000536679 http://thehoneycombers.com/singapore/event/singapore-international-jewelry-expo-2016/#sOfo9GXyvTQvwVzX.97 http://sg.offerstation.com/happenings-events/175143/singapore-international-jewelry-expo-2016.htm http://kavielteo.blogspot.sg/2016/07/singapore-international-jewelry-expo-2016-at-singapore-marina-bay-sandsexpo- and-convention-centre-hall-a-and-b-showcasing-luxurious-jewelry-that-is-simply-so-mesmerizing.html http://www.comnetexhibitions.com/Singapore-International-Jewelry-Expo-2016.html http://tradefairs.fibre2fashion.com/industrial-fairs/fairdetails.aspx?show_code=21093&category_id=1 http://caratell.com/exclusive-highlights/singapore-international-jewellery-expo/ http://www.solitairemagazine.com/events.html http://www.embassyperu.org.sg/gallery.php?album=32 http://www.tlnint.com/the-luxury-network-singapore-is-appointed-as-the-official-luxury-partner-of-the-2016- international-jewellery-expo/ http://www.tradefairdates.com/SIJE-Singapore-International-Jewelry-Expo-M643/Singapore.html https://www.instagram.com/explore/locations/235319749891650/ http://www.batf.uk.com/en/news-press/index.cfm/Singaporejewexpo https://www.marinabaysands.com/expo-events-and-convention-centre/current-events.html http://www.rough-polished.com/en/schedule/ http://www.ntradeshows.com/singapore-international-jewellery-show/ https://sg.everydayonsales.com/101701/21-24-jul-2016-singapore-international-jewelry-expo-2016 http://www.tofairs.com/expo.php?fair=103274 http://www.itv-asia.com/en/events/singapore-international-jewelry-expo-2016 http://www.mandarintour.com.sg/index.php/services/corporate-services/exhibitions-in-singapore http://www.masterhorologer.com/2016/06/zannetti-will-exhibit-at-singapore.html http://www.sassymamasg.com/event-category/shopping-dining/

Finance Minister of Singapore Government had inaugurated the Singapore International Jewelry Expo (SIJE) on 21st July, 2016. Key deliverables at the show:

To Promote the Indian Pavilion at the Singapore International Jewelry Expo.

Distribution of promotional material of Indian Pavilion during the show.

To promote the India shows IIJS, IIJS Signature and IGJME etc.

To promote the Indian Pavilion Joint participation in various International Shows.

To meet the organizer for providing better facilities to the Indian Pavilion Exhibitors and offering one room on complementary basis for each participant of India Pavilion .

Undersigned ensured that the requisites of the exhibitors and their booths / furniture / fixtures were adequately provided before the start of the exhibition in spite of the official contractor having delayed in placement of the pre-ordered furniture a day in advance.

GJEPC promotional booth at the show distributing exhibitor catalogues of India pavilion, sparkle of success, solitaire, Corporate CD in one bag to the visitors of the show.

Participant Companies and their booth No.-

S.No. Name of Exhibitors Booth

No.

1 SHWET RATAN IMPEX P02

2 RAJWARAH JEWELLERS PVT. LTD. P03

3 GEM CRAFTS ENTERPRISES PVT. LTD. P19

4 V J JEWELS P20

5 M.M.T.C. LIMITED P01

6 AMRALD EXPORTS Q03

7 GEMS & JEWELS PALACE N01

8 SRI JAGDAMBA PEARLS DEALER Q01

9 SENCO GOLD LTD P21

10 AAKS JEWELS PVT LTD N03

11 GEE BEERS EXPORTS Q05

12 BISHAN SINGH JASBIR SINGH JEWELLERS LLP N20

13 The Gem & Jewellery Export Promotion Council N02

Indian Pavilion in Hall No. A & B, Marina Bay Sands Level 1

Total No. of Booths in Indian Pavilion : 13

Total Exhibitors: 12

Council Booth: 1

Council Representative:

Shri Ajay Purohit, Manager Exhibitions, Regional Office Jaipur

Important Meetings:

GJEPC representative visited the office of High Commission of India on 20th July, 2016 prior a day of the exhibition and met Dr. Pradyumn Tripathi, First Secretary (Commerce). He assured full cooperation will be extended from their side if we conduct any B2B activity further to the SIJE.

H. E. Smt. Vijay Thakur Singh, The High Commission of India visited Indian Pavilion located at Hall No. A & B, Marina Bay Sands Level 1 on first day, 21st July, 2016. They were escorted by the GJEPC representative and she interacted with the exhibitors to understand their expectation from the fair.

Show Organizer: Meeting attended by Mr. Edward Liu, Group Managing Director, Ms. Gina Lim, Senior Manager Exhibitions from the organizer and Mr. Ajay Purohit, council secretariat. He requested to provide the complementary stay to each Indian company under the India Pavilion. Ms. Gina Lim has agreed principally on the subject of approval from the Management committee.

Wholesalers in local Market (Little India): Met wholesalers in local market (little India) and invited them to visit the India Pavilion during the show.

Based upon the feedback from all exhibitors participated in India Pavilion, the Major inference are as follows:- Is this your first participation at SIJE ?

What is the main reason for your participation at SIJE 2016?

To attract visitors to your booth, what activity/ies did you undertake before the opening of SIJE 2016?

Who are your target customers?

Information regarding SIJE show participation & related activities?

Were all pre-ordered facilities in place when you arrived at your stand during the official move-in time?

80%

20%

Yes

No

Please rate services provided by Council Secretariat during show

Are you interested in Participating under India Pavilion organized at the SIJE 2017 by Council?