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The 52nd edition of the Istanbul Show hosted a record number of visitors and the highest number of global walk-ins in its history, says Alok Kala

- Alok Kala

Organized by Informa Markets, the 52nd edition of the Istanbul Jewelry Show, sponsored by Elmas Kule, was scheduled from October 6 to October 9, 2022, and held at the Istanbul Fair Centre. As many as 26,054 industry professionals, representing 143 countries, convened at the Istanbul Expo Center to avail of products designed exclusively for the exhibition by 1,000 companies and brands.

In comparison with the previous year's event, a 13% increase was noted in the October 2022 edition, with 38% of visitors at the exhibition being overseas buyers. Orders placed during the exhibition and new business agreements accelerated the world jewellery trade at a considerable rate - in particular, Turkey's jewellery export segment benefitted considerably.

The Istanbul Jewelry Show resulted in new business opportunities and exchange of information, bringing together important companies and brands of the industry. The October exhibition not only hosted the highest number of visitors in its history, but the event also saw a considerable rise in the number of visitor countries. The Founding Partner of Istanbul Jewelry Show, Şermin Cengiz, said, "Reaching a record high number of visitors at our 52nd exhibition is a great source of pride for all of us."

In comparison with the exhibition held in October 2021, Istanbul Jewelry ShowOctober 2022 achieved an increase by 167% in the number of visitors from the South American countries, 122% in the number of visitors from Asian countries, 107% in the number of visitors from the North African countries, and so on.