At a press conference held on the same day, Huang Sihui, Assistant Director of the Hong Kong Trade Development Council, stated: “The advancement of medical technology, coupled with the increasing global elderly population, has driven the continuous rise in demand for medical devices and supplies; the Hong Kong International Medical Devices and Supplies Fair provides an ideal business platform for the medical industry to seize significant opportunities.”
She indicated that this year’s exhibition will feature a new section for “Physical Therapy Instruments and Supplies,” showcasing products from Hong Kong, Taiwan, and Mainland China, including instruments and products for spinal alignment, muscle pain treatment, and improving foot drop, in response to market demand.
During the exhibition, the organizers will arrange multiple seminars to discuss topics such as the technological development, market trends, and procurement trends of medical supplies, sharing first-hand industry information with the sector.
Data shows that Hong Kong's medical devices and supplies imports and exports continue to rise, with the total export value of medical and healthcare equipment reaching HKD 12.1 billion last year, an increase of 7.9% year-on-year; while the import value reached HKD 12.5 billion, an increase of 4.1% year-on-year.