SMART HOME

The improving sentiment of the electronics market in 2017 appears set to be a continuing trend next year, according to buyers and exhibitors surveyed during the HKTDC Hong Kong Electronics Fair 2017 (Autumn Edition). Overseas markets have started to pick up. The market potential of robotics and AR/VR products, especially for entertainment purposes, looks promising over the next two years, while smart home applications remain popular too. More

While a majority of electronics players expected steady sales for 2016, buyers were generally less optimistic than exhibitors. North America Western Europe and China were seen as the most promising markets. Meanwhile, mobile devices have been usurped by electronic accessories and audio-visual items as the most promising growth products for 2016. Wearable items are also expected to enjoy massive growth, and consumers are now willing to pay a premium for electronic items with smart features. More

With a proliferation of LED applications, it is expected that the global market for lighting products will remain steady in 2015. The development of smart appliances by leading technology players, especially those related to the household systems, is likely to benefit the lighting industry in the medium term. China and several of the mature markets are seen as the markets with the highest growth potential over the next two years. More