"Despite the ongoing trade friction between the United States and Mainland China and the continued social unrest in Hong Kong, the twin
electronics fairs and associated events ran without a hitch. The HKTDC will continue to strengthen its business-matching services and organise buying
missions to create more opportunities for exhibitors and buyers through the Hong Kong platform," said Benjamin Chau, HKTDC Acting Executive Director.
He added that the electronics fairs saw an increase in buyer attendance from various markets, including Macao, the Czech Republic, the Netherlands,
Romania, Russia, Turkey, Mexico and Iran. A wide range of renowned international electronic brands, retailers and distributors, including
Brazil's elg, Canada's TDL Canada, the US's Equity by La Crosse and Walmart, Korea's Electromart (emart), Malaysia's Ions Technologies, Indonesia's depasar.com, Singapore's Champ Electronics & Systems and Thailand's Thai Habel Industrial, sourced at the fairs.
Augmented and virtual reality devices showed great potential. In terms of product trends, the survey revealed that three-quarters of
industry players have a positive view towards augmented reality and virtual reality devices in the coming two years, of which mobile or
online games have the greatest market potential.
The most optimistic regarding electronic or electrical accessories, followed by audio visual products as well as computers and peripherals , which are all seen as significantly more promising compared then a last year.
Buyers could place on-the-spot orders. The exhibition was organized very convenient for buyers.
Catalogs , online maps and booklets all could get easily and learn more about the exhibition.
Also everywhere you could find assistants and ask for the item you are looking for, they are welcome to help to find it for you and give the number of pavilion.
As 5G technology matures around the world, with Hong Kong's 5G network scheduled to launch next year, this year's Autumn Electronics Fair
aligned with the latest market trend, inviting experts to share the latest 5G technology developments at the Symposium on Innovation & Technology, as
well as launching the new Nanjing 5G Pavilion at the Tech Hall to showcase the latest 5G industrial and commercial applications.
Nanjing 5G Pavilion for the first time. The company's President, Kevin Liu, said it received more than 10 orders on the first day of the fair,
comprising some 5,000 product units. "These buyers are from Ireland, Spain, India and China. The biggest order came from an Irish buyer
who bought 3,000 pcs of our baby monitors. “ We are happy with the results so far and we'll set up a booth next year," he said.
VIISA, a venture capital company
from Vietnam, found new investment opportunities . Phuc Nguyen, the
company's Manager, said: "The Startup zone has brought together somereally interesting start-ups
from different places to showcase interesting and attractive products and solutions.
We have found four start-ups from Hong Kong and England . Our average investment
amount is around US$200,000 for each venture."
Tuncay Gulcu, a first-time buyer from Turkey's Gulcu Security Systems, also placed on-the-spot orders at the Autumn Electronics Fair. Looking for
adapters, cables and professional outdoor cameras, he was able to find four reliable suppliers and placed onsite orders worth US$50,000 with him. He
added that the recent situation in Hong Kong did not affect his decision to visit the Autumn Electronics Fair. "I believe that Hong Kong is still a
safe place to do business," he said.
SuniWin, an importer and distributor of outdoor devices and electronic components from Taiwan, attends electronic Asia every year. It is Vice President,
Michael Gong, believes the fair fulfils the sourcing needs of buyers. "We have got in touch with 13 new suppliers from China and Taiwan to
source various items. The total amount for our initial orders is expected to US$30,000," he said. Next Hong Kong Electronics Fair is planned this spring.
If you wish to visit it , if you need help and interpreting service in Hong Kong , you can always contact us! Registration for the exhibition takes place in advance.
