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HKTDC Hong Kong Electronics Fair Survey Spring 2018: Promising Market Despite Lingering Trade Friction Concerns

25 May 2018

Despite the shadow cast by the ongoing China-US trade friction, electronics industry players remain cautiously optimistic about the market’s prospects, according to a survey conducted during the 2018 Hong Kong Electronics Fair (Spring Edition). Electronics / electrical accessories were backed as likely to be much sought after. Products incorporated smart features would have a high level of consumer appeal, while also commanding a premium price. More

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China’s National Smart Home Standards Set to be Adopted on 1 July

13 March 2018

Three national smart home standards are to be officially adopted from 1 July. More

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Ready for a Year of Entertainment Electronics: The Autumn 2017 Hong Kong Electronics Fair Survey

16 November 2017

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

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Consumers’ Appetites for Audio-visual Products on the Rise: The Spring 2017 Hong Kong Electronics Fair Survey

26 May 2017

With the electronics market remaining optimistic, audio-visual and digital entertainment items will be the products worth noting, according to the survey at the Hong Kong Electronics Fair 2017 (Spring Edition). Consumer electronics continue to be the items with the best growth prospects in 2017. Smart watches remain the products with the greatest potential among wearable electronic items while smart home applications also appears promising. More

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Intelligent Devices

09 February 2017

With “Life-changing Smart Innovation” as its overall theme, the 2016 Smart Home & Smart Hardware Exhibition, held last December in Guangzhou, showcased a wide range of smart home systems and products. More

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AR/VR Applications to Boost 2017 Electronics Market: The Autumn 2016 Hong Kong Electronics Fair Survey

18 November 2016

Although sales of mobile devices may have levelled off, industry players are now expecting AR and VR applications to fuel the future of the electronics market. The market remains optimistic about the potential of wearable electronics, and wireless system apparatus with smart functions is viewed as the leading smart home applications. At the Hong Kong Electronics Fair (Autumn 2016), industry players shared expectations of steady sales in 2017. More

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Audio-visual Products Usurp Mobile Devices: the Spring 2016 Hong Kong Electronics Fair Survey

19 May 2016

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

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Smart Devices and Wearables Excite in 2016 Electronics Market: Autumn 2015 Hong Kong Electronics Fair Survey

17 November 2015

Smart products, along with wearable electronics and mobile devices are expected to be the key products in the electronics market. Despite many predicting flat sales in 2016, consumers’ willingness to pay extra for smart features should help to bolster the sector. Industry sentiment towards overseas markets remains positive across the board, with China, North America and Western Europe seen as having the highest potential. More

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A Smart Lighting Market 2015: the Spring 2015 Hong Kong Lighting Fair Survey

26 May 2015

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

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China’s Small Electrical Appliances Market: A Consumer Survey (Executive Summary)

09 April 2015

China is one of the leading consumer markets in the world. Recent survey reveals that mainland’s middle class prefers higher grade and user-friendly small kitchen appliances, and many are now familiar with online-to-offline (O2O) shopping. While the majority perceives the Hong Kong brand as the medium price to high range items, Hong Kong companies can also consider adding green and smart features to their products to lure consumer purchases. More