The 8th Hong Kong International Lighting Fair (Spring Edition) Held Successfully

The 8th Hong Kong International Lighting Fair (Spring Edition) Held Successfully

The eighth Hong Kong International Lighting Fair (Spring Edition) was successfully held at the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre. The four-day fair (6-9 April) featured more than 1,300 exhibitors from 11 countries and regions. Nearly 20,000 buyers from 108 countries and regions took part in the fair, up 3.6 per cent over last year.

Among overseas buyers, attendance from the Chinese mainland, Malaysia, Korea, Singapore and Indonesia had the most significant growth, recording a double-digit percentage increase. Buyer attendance from the United States and the United Kingdom also saw considerable growth.

Despite the lingering global economic uncertainties and challenges, the Spring Lighting Fair this year still showed a considerable increase in buyer attendance. It reveals that buyers remain optimistic in purchasing.

The HKTDC commissioned an independent on-site survey during the fair, interviewing more than 342 exhibitors and buyers about their views on industry prospects. The survey found that 64 per cent of respondents expect overall sales this year to increase or remain unchanged.

What about the respondents consider the growth potential in the sales/export market?

What are the customers increasingly concerned about?

LED products popular as demand for green solutions soars

As consumers become more environmentally conscious, the market demand for green lighting products has increased. LED products continue to be popular, with a growing number of new and interesting designs that are practical, decorative and commercially viable. The LED & Green Lighting zone is the largest zone at the fair, featuring indoor and outdoor energy-efficient products from more than 430 companies, to meet market demand. Other zones include the Avenue of Inspiration, Commercial Lighting, Decorative Lighting, Advertising Display Lighting, Lighting Accessories, Parts & Components and Avenue of Chandeliers.

Smart home display attracts buyer attention

The "smart city and smart home" is recognised as a major development in the technology sector. The survey found that 92% of respondents believe the development of smart technology will facilitate the lighting industry in the next two years. In particular, household lighting systems that are compatible with or controllable by smart phone/tablet applications are seen to have the greatest development potential (49%), followed by smart, energy-saving lighting systems for household/industrial/commercial purposes (46%) and industrial/Commercial Lighting systems that are compatible with, or controllable by smart phone/tablet applications (26%). The new Smart Lighting Product Display at this year's fair showcased a simulated home environment with a smart lighting system. Buyers could try out the applications of smart lighting products before making any decisions.

Meanwhile, the 18th edition of the HKTDC Hong Kong International Lighting Fair (Autumn Edition) will take place on 27-30 October at the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre. And then, welcome to join us Liteharbor Lighting!

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