E-TAILING

Industry players in the consumer products sector in the Middle East and Africa are showing signs of optimism about market prospects in the near term. Emerging markets in the Middle East are looking up this year while outlook for developed markets remains modest. In the next three years, buyers expect to increase sourcing in Asia, particularly in South-east Asia, China and India. E-tailing engagement is low but it is a growing trend in the region. More

The housewares sector showed strong signs of optimism according the results of a survey conducted by HKTDC at the recent Hong Kong Houseware Fair held from 20 to 23 April 2018. Overall, 230 exhibitors and 314 buyers were interviewed with regards to the market prospects. Kitchenware and gadgets are considered having the greatest potential ahead while simple design continued to the be top favourable product styles. More

HKTDC conducted face-to-face interviews with 202 buyers and 71 exhibitors attending CENTRESTAGE 2017. The survey results show that the industry is cautiously optimistic with regard to the market outlook for the next 12 months, with 58% of buyers and 82% of exhibitors expecting sales to remain steady or to decrease. Greater unity was on show when it came to evaluating sales channels, with 70% of respondents showing greater e-tailing engagement. More

A Commission Notice on the market surveillance of products sold online has been published in the Official Journal of the European Union. The Notice is important for Hong Kong traders selling all kinds of consumer goods online, including toys, clothing, footwear, electronics and any other type of household or outdoor-activity goods purchased by customers in any of the EU Member States. More