France and Australia are the major exporters of he Tahiti and South Sea pearls to China
. As China is the largest producer of pearls, these are cheaper in price in all these markets of China but the cost is higher inother parts of world due to the transportation and middlemen involced in this business. The Chinese government also supports the pearl industry and gives it bonuses and tax benefits for the workers and cultures pearl farmers. This support also helps it to produce pearls fo more higher quality at cheaper price.