Three major trade fairs have wound up at the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre after four days of busy trading.
The Hong Kong Toys and Games Fair, Hong Kong Baby Products Fair and Hong Kong International Stationery and School Supplies Fair attracted over 80,000 buyers from 119 countries and regions, kicking off a promising start to 2025’s schedule of trade shows.
The number of buyers from ASEAN countries grew significantly this year, while buyers from Europe and North America continued to attend in large numbers.
2,500 exhibitors from 34 countries and regions showcased their latest designs and ideas at the three fairs.
Smart and educational toys drew excitement from buyers. Odyssey Toys, a toys wholesaler from the US, sells high-tech toys, including drones, remote-controlled vehicles, and educational gadgets to retailers across the country. As a result of the fair, the company’s owner plans to order digital cameras and remote-controlled boats, drones and planes for kids worth some US$450,000.
At the Baby Products Fair, buyers flocked to the Strollers and Gear zone in which over 80 exhibitors occupied prime space for the second consecutive year, making it easier than ever for buyers to source products from original design manufacturers.
Korean exhibitor i-angel’s new collection of hip-seat baby carriers was met with strong interest from international buyers. According to CEO Jinseop Lee, the company expects to generate at least US$1 million in new orders including distribution deals in markets such as Thailand and Canada.
Over at the Stationery and School Supplies Fair, exhibitors promoted a wide range of art supplies, gift stationery, school and office products. Türkish exhibitor of water bottles and back-to-school sets Mercanlar Mutfak Esyalari connected with buyers from Belarus, Germany, Hong Kong, Taiwan, the UK and US, and estimates over US$300,000 in new product orders.
The fair also attracted buyers from outside the toy industry. Media Prima Berhad, a media group from Malaysia, came to the fairs looking for corporate promotional toys and expects to place orders exceeding US$100,000.
Environmentally responsible toys were featured in a dedicated ESG Pavilion and over 370 exhibitors joined the Green Leaf labelling scheme, an increase of 70% compared to last year.
Panley (HK), an exhibitor selling green toys made from Forest Stewardship Council-certificated paper and soy-based ink, met 30-40% more distributors and buyers this year from markets as diverse as Bulgaria, Czech Republic, Japan, UAE and USA and expects new orders to grow by 10-15%. According to the company, the ESG Pavilion provided an excellent platform for promoting eco-friendly toys and demonstrating its eco credentials.
Buyers can continue to connect with exhibitors through the Click2Match smart business matching platform until 16 January. The year-round HKTDC Sourcing website also provides listings of thousands of products and suppliers.
Other lifestyle products fairs coming to Hong Kong in the next few months include the Hong Kong Electronics Fair on 13-16 April, Gifts and Premium Fair on 27-30 April and the Home InStyle Fair on 27-30 April.
