Eight Largest Pearl Producing Country – Thailand
Thailand is not a major producer of pearls, but it is a key part of the global pearl industry. Phuket, Thailand, is home to the largest pearl farm in the country, Phuket Pearl, which started pearl farming in 1967. Phuket is also considered one of the best places in the world for pearl breeding.
- Thailand produces three types of pearls: Mabe, also known as blister pearls, these develop in the Penquin clamshell over the course of a year, Akoya: These pearls are grown in pearl oysters called Vulgaris, and the cultivation period may last from six months to 2 years. and South Sea: These pearls are among the largest, with diameters ranging from 9 to 20 mm. Pearl formation takes about 2-3 years
- In 2021, Thailand exported $138 million in pearl products, making it the third largest exporter of pearl products in the world. Thailand also produces small-scale pearl production, along with northern Vietnam and southwestern China.
Top 10 Largest Pearl Producing Countries in the World
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The top 10 largest pearl producing countries in the world are China, Japan, India, Indonesia, Australia, the Philippines, Vietnam, Thailand, Myanmar, and Tahiti. China is the world’s largest producer of cultured freshwater pearls and produces 95% of the world’s freshwater pearls accounting for over 80% of global exports. The global pearl jewellery market is expected to grow at a considerable rate between 2024 and 2031.
In 2021, the top exporters of pearls were Japan ($164M), Indonesia ($83.1M), China ($69.1M), Hong Kong ($55.8M), and Australia ($46.1M) and the top importers of pearls were Hong Kong ($196M), Japan ($167M), United States ($66.1M), Australia ($25.6M) and China ($24.6M).
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In this article, we will discuss the list of top 10 largest pearl producing countries in 2023, along with a detailed explanation of each country.
Table of Content
- About the Largest Pearl Producing Countries in the World
- List of Top 10 Largest Pearl Producing Countries in the World
- Largest Pearl Producing Country – China
- Second Largest Pearl Producing Country – Japan
- Third Largest Pearl Producing Country – India
- Fourth Largest Pearl Producing Country – Indonesia
- Fifth Largest Pearl Producing Country – Australia
- Sixth Largest Pearl Producing Country – Philippines
- Seventh Largest Pearl Producing Country – Vietnam
- Eight Largest Pearl Producing Country – Thailand
- Ninth Largest Pearl Producing Country – Myanmar
- Tenth Largest Pearl Producing Country – Tahiti
- Top 10 Pearl Producing Countries
- Largest Pearl Producers in the World
- World’s Biggest Pearl Producing Countries
- Major Pearl Exporters Globally
- Pearl Production by Country
- Leading Countries in Pearl Farming
- Top Pearl Producing Nations 2024
- Global Pearl Production Ranking