Imitation Jewellery Prices in the United States

U.S. Imitation Jewellery Import Price per Ton in January 2022

In January 2022, the imitation jewellery price per ton stood at $23.4K (CIF, US), shrinking by -7.9% against the previous month. In general, the import price recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in February 2021 an increase of 22% against the previous month. The import price peaked at $32.5K per ton in April 2021; however, from May 2021 to January 2022, import prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by the country of origin: the country with the highest price was Italy ($147.7K per ton), while the price for Uganda ($605.0 per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From January 2021 to January 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Italy (+8.3%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced mixed trend patterns.

U.S. Imitation Jewellery Import Prices by Type

Prices varied noticeably by the product type; the product with the highest price was jewellery; imitation, (excluding cuff links and studs), of base metal, whether or not plated with precious metal ($41.0K per ton), while the price for jewellery; imitation, cuff links and studs, of base metal, whether or not plated with precious metal stood at $2.2K per ton.

From January 2021 to January 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by jewellery; imitation, cuff links and studs, of base metal, whether or not plated with precious metal (+7.6%), while the prices for the other product experienced mixed trend patterns.

U.S. Imitation Jewellery Imports

In January 2022, imports of imitation jewellery into the United States skyrocketed to 4.4K tons, surging by 16% against December 2021 figures. Over the period under review, total imports indicated a perceptible expansion from January 2021 to January 2022: its volume increased at an average monthly rate of +3.4% over the last twelve-month period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on January 2022 figures, imports increased by +27.4% against November 2021 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in May 2021 when imports increased by 30% month-to-month. Imports peaked in January 2022.

In value terms, imitation jewellery imports stood at $102M (IndexBox estimates) in January 2022. Overall, total imports indicated temperate growth from January 2021 to January 2022: its value increased at an average monthly rate of +3.1% over the last twelve-month period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on January 2022 figures, imports increased by +7.2% against December 2021 indices. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in June 2021 when imports increased by 19% m-o-m.

U.S. Imitation Jewellery Imports by Type

In January 2022, jewellery; imitation, (excluding cuff links and studs), of base metal, whether or not plated with precious metal (1.4K tons) constituted the largest type of imitation jewellery supplied to the United States, with a 89% share of total imports. Moreover, jewellery; imitation, (excluding cuff links and studs), of base metal, whether or not plated with precious metal exceeded the figures recorded for the second-largest type, jewellery; imitation, cuff links and studs, of base metal, whether or not plated with precious metal (174 tons), eightfold.

From January 2021 to January 2022, the average monthly rate of growth in terms of the volume of import of jewellery; imitation, (excluding cuff links and studs), of base metal, whether or not plated with precious metal amounted to +3.3%.

In value terms, jewellery; imitation, (excluding cuff links and studs), of base metal, whether or not plated with precious metal ($58M) constituted the largest type of imitation jewellery supplied to the United States, comprising 99% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by jewellery; imitation, cuff links and studs, of base metal, whether or not plated with precious metal ($376K), with a 0.6% share of total imports.

U.S. Imitation Jewellery Imports by Country

In January 2022, China (3.7K tons) constituted the largest imitation jewellery supplier to the United States, accounting for a 86% share of total imports. It was followed by India (92 tons), with a 2.1% share of total imports. Uganda (64 tons) ranked third in terms of total imports with a 1.5% share.

From January 2021 to January 2022, the average monthly growth rate of volume from China stood at +3.3%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average monthly rates of imports growth: India (+10.9% per month) and Uganda (+32.0% per month).

In value terms, China ($75M) constituted the largest supplier of imitation jewellery to the United States, comprising 74% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by Italy ($5M), with a 4.9% share of total imports. It was followed by India, with a 2.5% share.

From January 2021 to January 2022, the average monthly rate of growth in terms of value from China amounted to +3.6%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average monthly rates of imports growth: Italy (+3.2% per month) and India (+4.0% per month).