Overview This page contains the latest trade data of Worked cultured pearls. In 2023, Worked cultured pearls were the world's 2548th most traded product, with a total trade of $668M. Between 2022 and 2023 the exports of Worked cultured pearls grew by 23.4%, from $542M to $668M. Trade in Worked cultured pearls represent 0.003% of total world trade.
Worked cultured pearls are a part of Pearls.
Exports In 2023 the top exporters of Worked cultured pearls were Japan ($349M), China ($76.7M), Indonesia ($41M), Australia ($32.8M), and French Polynesia ($27.9M).
Imports In 2023 the top importers of Worked cultured pearls were Hong Kong ($392M), United States ($57.7M), Japan ($56.3M), China ($27.6M), and Thailand ($22.2M).
Ranking Worked cultured pearls ranks 3213th in the Product Complexity Index (PCI).
Description Pearls can be cultured by adding a small piece of oyster shell to an oyster. The oyster will produce a pearl to cover the shell. The pearl can be worked by drilling a hole through it, adding a string, and using it as a necklace, bracelet, or earring.