Abdul Aziz Nasser, deputy director, Middle East, HKTDC announced today that seven international trade fairs will be held in Hong Kong early next year, which will offer platforms for traders and suppliers from the United Arab Emirates to expand their businesses into new markets.
These fairs are:
- HKTDC Hong Kong Toys & Games Fair (8-11 January)
- HKTDC Hong Kong Baby Products Fair (8-11 January)
- Hong Kong International Stationery Fair (8-11 January)
- HKTDC Hong Kong International Licensing Show (8-10 January)
- HKTDC Hong Kong Fashion Week for Fall/Winter (15-18 January)
- HKTDC Hong Kong International Diamond, Gem & Pearl Show (27 February-3 March)
- HKTDC Hong Kong International Jewellery Show (1-5 March)
“In 2017, the HKTDC’s some 30 fairs attracted over 36,000 exhibitors and over 700,000 visitors from all over the world,” Mr Nasser said. He looked forward to welcoming more Emirati corporations to explore business opportunities and tap into global markets through HKTDC exhibitions. He also highly encouraged all buyers, distributors and retailers from the United Arab Emirates to come to Hong Kong for sourcing.
The United Arab Emirates is Hong Kong's 17th largest trading partner and 17th largest import supplier. In the first ten months of 2017, bilateral trade reached US$8.48bn, while Hong Kong imports from the United Arab Emirates grew 2.5 per cent over last year to US$3.3bn. Hong Kong’s total exports to the United Arab Emirates also amounted to US$13.2m.
Every year, the HKTDC organises more than 30 exhibitions in Hong Kong. Eleven of them are the largest marketplaces of their kind in Asia, and among them five are the largest in the world, namely the Hong Kong International Diamond, Gem & Pearl Show cum Hong Kong International Jewellery Show; Hong Kong Gifts & Premium Fair; Hong Kong Watch & Clock Fair; Hong Kong Electronics Fair (Autumn Edition) cum electronic Asia; and Hong Kong International Lighting Fair (Autumn Edition) cum Hong Kong International Outdoor & Tech Light Expo.
