HONG KONG INTERNATIONAL JEWELLERY SHOW 2019: FEBRUARY 28-MARCH 4

Organised by the Hong Kong Trade Development Council (HKTDC), the 32nd Hong Kong Houseware Fair (2017) and the eighth Hong Kong International Home Textiles and Furnishings Fair drew to a successful close. The two fairs welcomed a total of more than 48,000 buyers from 111 countries and regions, up approximately 2 per cent over last year. More than 29,000 buyers visited the Houseware Fair, while close to 19,000 buyers attended the Home Textiles and Furnishings Fair. To provide a more effective trading experience, the HKTDC organised 128 buying missions comprising more than 7,100 buyers to help exhibitors tap into more markets. Buyers from the ASEAN markets considered promising by the respondents such as Malaysia, the Philippines and Singapore participated in the buying missions, creating more business opportunities for the industry.