Follow Hong Kong Immigration, follow Hong Kong News: The world's largest Hong Kong Electronics Fair (Autumn Edition) and the concurrently held electronicAsia concluded on the 16th. Over the course of four days, the two exhibitions attracted more than 100,000 buyers from approximately 140 countries and regions, indicating a recovery and an optimistic trend in the export market.
Organized by the Hong Kong Trade Development Council (HKTDC), these two exhibitions showcased the latest electronic products, parts, and components from over 4,000 companies. The organizers also arranged 136 buyer delegations, inviting more than 9,800 buyers to Hong Kong for procurement, including internationally renowned brands such as Fujitsu, Panasonic, LG, and Intel.
Benjamin Chau, Deputy Executive Director of the HKTDC, stated that based on buyer figures and preliminary results from exhibition surveys, Hong Kong's electronics exports are expected to maintain moderate growth next year, with the Asian market looking particularly optimistic. He noted that the response from European and American buyers has been better than in previous years, with increased procurement volumes, reflecting a clear recovery momentum in the European and American markets.
Ton Jonkman, an exhibitor representative from the Netherlands, stated that emerging markets such as Latin America and Asia are rising rapidly, offering far more business opportunities than challenges. He mentioned that his company began entering the mainland Chinese market last year, with ideal progress and close cooperation with mainland partners.
According to reports, small-order procurement continued to be popular this year. The "Small-Order Zone," which features products with order quantities ranging from 20 to 1,000 pieces, attracted over 18,000 buyers and established more than 19,000 business connections.
The HKTDC is hosting a total of six international exhibitions in October. In addition to the two mentioned above, the Hong Kong International Lighting Fair (Autumn Edition), Eco Expo Asia, the Hong Kong International Building and Hardware Fair, and the Hong Kong International Sports and Leisure Show will also be held at the end of the month.