17:33 - 24.07.2025

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July 24, Fineko/abc.az. Thailand is one of the world's leading centers for processing colored gemstones, including rubies, sapphires and emeralds. The conflict between Thailand and Cambodia is already causing serious problems for the Asian jewelry market.

ABC.AZ reports that problems at the border lead to difficulties in trade and logistics, which affects supply chains and threatens the economic growth of the industry.

For Thailand, precious stones are an important export commodity: in 2024, exports of non-processed colored stones reached $9.6 bn, making the country the third largest exporter in the world in this segment.