MOU Signing Ceremony between HKTDC and Department of Trade and
Product Promotion of Lao People’s Democratic Republic
From left: Sysangkhom KHOTNHOTHA, Deputy Director General of Trade and Product Promotion Department (TPPD), Somchith INTHAMITH, Deputy Minister of Ministry of Industry and Commerce, Lao PDR, Benjamin Chau, Acting Executive Director, HKTDC and Sophia Chong, Assistant Executive Director, HKTDC at the signing ceremony.
“It’s our great pleasure to sign a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with the HKTDC, which is a long-established trade promotion organisation established since 1966. With the signing of the MOU, both parties will exchange trade and investment information. To promote trade between Laos and Hong Kong, the MOU encourages Laos companies to promote their products and Laos importers to buy products via HKTDC trade fairs and its online platform. The HKTDC will also organise seminars and workshops in Laos so that enterprises in our country know more about the markets on the Chinese mainland and in Hong Kong. This is the first time that Laos companies are showcasing their interior decorative items and handmade textile products at the Hong Kong Houseware Fair. The fair will help them to expand their export business. We have also organised a delegation of importers to visit the Hong Kong Houseware Fair for the first time.” Somchith Inthamith, Deputy Minister, Ministry of Industry and Commerce, Lao P.D.R
Hall of Elegance at Halls 1D-E returns again this year with brands from around 50 prestigious exhibitors characterised by top-notch quality and superb craftsmanship. Embark on a journey of modern inspirations now!
Seminar on “Homeware & Textiles: Centre Stage of Interior Space”
Date and Time:Apr 21, 3pm-4pm
Venue: Product Launch Area, Hall 1E
Speaker:
- Wesley Liu, Design Director, PplusP Designers Limited
- Design Team of JIA Inc.
Hall 5E - Fountain of Inspirations for Architectural Interior Project
and Contract Business
Interior Furnishing Materials
The debut Interior Furnishing Materials zone aims to attract traders who are keen to look for furnishing materials, hardware & DIY Tools for architectural interior projects and contract business. Also located at Hall 5E are Furniture and Outdoor Living zones, providing chic ideas to buyers.
In view of the growing demand for baby products in Asian markets, especially on the Chinese mainland and in ASEAN, the Baby Products Zone at Hall 5B is introduced to cater for all the needs of babies and small children
2-In-1 As Baby Grow™ Head Support Taime Pte Ltd
Booth: 5B-E02
Best of ASEAN - Indigenous Craftsmanship @ Hall 3E
Presenting traditional and crafted items from ASEAN countries, Best of ASEAN features pavilions from Indonesia, the Philippines, Thailand and Vietnam, each presenting the best craftsmanship with modern touch from their own regions.
Vietnam Pavilion features a rich source of rattan and bamboo artisanal houseware.
Thailand Pavilion showcases a wide range of products including ceramic and plastic kitchenware, as well as wooden decorative products.
The Philippines Pavilion provides buyers with beautiful seashell ornaments and contemporary household products.
Indonesia Pavilion offers an abundant source of plastic and glass kitchenware.
Benjamin Chau (2nd from left), Acting Executive Director, HKTDC, Tofail Ahmed, Honorable Minister, Ministry of Commerce of Bangladesh (middle) and Mirana Mahrukh (1st from right), Acting Consul General, Consulate General of the People's Republic of Bangladesh, Hong Kong with Bangladesh exhibitors.
Hear What Exhibitors Say
“Prodige produces home fragrance, perfumed candles, reed diffuser, potpourri and room spray in France. This is our debut exhibition at the Hong Kong Houseware Fair. As Europe is our major market and we have business partners in Japan and Korea, we are keen to develop other markets in the Asia Pacific region through the Hong Kong fair. I think it is easier to find customers in this region here. Hong Kong is also an important gateway for us to enter the Chinese mainland market. Buyers’ responses have been encouraging at the fair. So far, we have met with potential customers from the Chinese mainland, New Zealand and the UK. With the help from the HKTDC business matching team, we are going to meet with two important buyers from the Chinese mainland on the second day of the fair. It’s a good start.” Arnaud Franquenk, Branding & Export Manager, Prodige, France (Booth: 1D-C19)
“Based in Germany, our company produces high-quality paper napkins, table covers, toilet paper and handkerchiefs for the gifts and premium market. About 65 per cent of our products are exported to more than 80 countries and regions and the rest are sold in our domestic market. We have been participating in the Hong Kong Houseware Fair for more than 10 years to look for distributors and private label customers because it is a major trade show in Asia which helps us to reach out to customers especially in the Asia Pacific region. Through the previous shows, we successfully found distributors from Australia and some Asian countries and private label customers from Canada and the UK. We believe this year is no exception. We have already met with a lot of potential buyers from Europe.” Andreas Uhlig, Sales Director, Paper+Design GmbH Tabletop, Germany (Booth: 3D-B05)
“Established in 1993, Konstar offers a full range of kitchenware products such as grinders, slicers, food processors, choppers, mincers and peelers. Our major markets include Asia, Europe, the Middle East and the US. We are a long-term supporter of the Hong Kong Houseware Fair because we can meet a lot of buyers from all over the world at one location. The fair provides a good opportunity for us to promote our new products, to look for new customers and to strengthen business relationships with our existing customers. Every year the fair generates new business to our company. Buyers’ responses have been good on the first day of the fair and we have met with new customers from Asia.” Ken Sin, Sales Manager, Konstar Industries Limited, Hong Kong (Booth: 1B-A01)
Hear What Buyers Say
“Established in 1988, Tok & Stok operates 50 stores in Brazil, selling design-oriented furniture, houseware and decorations under our own brand. We are going to open six more stores this year to increase our sales turnover. We visit the Hong Kong Houseware Fair almost every year to source design-driven houseware and decorative items because we can meet with suppliers from different parts of the world and find good designs here. In particular, we like the Hall of Elegance which features designer brands and lets us know what’s on trend. We expect that we’ll have found 50 potential suppliers at this year’s fair. We’ll discuss with our purchasing department and finalise our orders after the fair. Usually, the size of our order is one container which includes an assortment of houseware and decorative items.” Edson Coutinho, Trends and Design Manager, Tok & Stok, Brazil
“I am an importer of promotional items, serving corporate customers from different sectors in Mexico. I visit the Hong Kong Houseware Fair and other HKTDC trade fairs regularly to source new products for my customers. At this year’s Hong Kong Houseware Fair, I have found some interesting items such as umbrellas, cosmetic brushes, thermal bottles and waterproof smartphone cases which are suitable for use as promotional items. I’ll present these interesting items to my corporate customers. Our order size ranges from US$10,000 to US$100,000, depending on customers’ requirements. The Hong Kong Houseware Fair is an excellent show. It provides the most cost-effective way for me to find a lot of good suppliers. I can always find new products and new ideas here.” Rafael Vázquez T., Owner, Grupo Franco Mexicano De Regalos, Mexico
Visit Hall 1A, Hall 3B, Hall 3E South Concourse, Level 4 Mezzanine, Hall 5B & Hall 5E to Win Fabulous Prizes!
* Terms and conditions apply. Please refer to the lucky draw ticket for details.
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Lucky Draw Result on Apr 20
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Apple Watch
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The Home Textiles fair presents more than 280 international exhibitors, all showcasing their latest products. Here, you can discover the latest trends from the finest fabric producers and furnishings suppliers.
Hall of Glamour is a proven platform for those looking for high-end, design-led textiles and furnishings. Many of the exhibitors display complete collections, encompassing brand identity and on-trend themes. The sophisticated surroundings of this zone add to the professional atmosphere to be experienced; among the exhibitors are Shiv Shakti Exports (India), The Home Fashion Co., Ltd. (the Chinese mainland) and RL Khanna (India).
This year, the fair has attracted newcomers from Korea, Portugal and Nantong of the Chinese mainland, all three bring the latest trends from their countries to the fair, inspiring buyers with fresh ideas.
Home from Portugal, an association with the main aim of promoting internationally the Portuguese home textiles industry, here representing 16 exhibitors to showcase the strengths of the products, such as luxury terry towel in 100% cotton, hotel and spa textiles and more.
International Support
Two world leaders in the field of textiles and furnishings, the Chinese mainland and India, are represented by group pavilions, namely Handloom Export Promotion Council, Export Promotion Council for Handicrafts and Carpet Export Promotion Council, here featuring the latest home textile styles.
Gorgeous Home Textiles Products in Every Way @ Export Promotion Council for Handicrafts Pavilion from India
Beautiful patterns, colours and elegance of the modern textiles products for homes, a one-stop shop for buyers.
The fair covers a large range of furnishings and textiles for homes, while the compact fairground layout is divided into different themed zones for buyers’ convenience; these cover Baby & Bedroom Textiles, Bathroom & Kitchen Textiles, Carpet & Floor Coverings, Design Solutions & Trade Services, and Upholstery & Furnishing Products.
There are also opportunities to source much-followed “green” textile collections and HORECA supplies, which are among the highlighted sectors this year.
Buyer Forum – Opportunities Along the Silk Road
Time: 11:30am-12:30nn
Venue: hktdc.com OASIS, Hall 3B
Speakers:
- Mahesh Shah, CEO-HOMETOWN of Future Retail Limited (India)
- Nophol Techaphangam, Vice Managing Director, Somphol Bedding and Mattress Industry Co., Ltd. (Thailand)
- Ben Ching, Director of Shell Canvass & Upholstery Supply (The Philippines)
Buyer Forum – Opportunities in Chinese and Australia Markets
Time: 2pm-3pm
Venue: hktdc.com OASIS, Hall 3B
Speakers:
- Li Min, Deputy General Manager, Eaka Hotel (Chinese mainland)
- Nikki Vautin, Buyer, Temple and Webster (Australia)
- Lily Wen, Sourcing Manager, LightInTheBox.com (Chinese mainland)
Upcoming Events:
22 April - Friday
Buyer Forum – Opportunities in Hong Kong & British Markets
Time: 10am-11am
Venue: Product Launch Area, Hall 1E
Speakers:
- Nowel Liu, Merchants Commercial Manager, Watsonsmall.com, eLab, A.S. Watson Group (Hong Kong)
- Matthew Canwell, Director of Buying, Lakeland Ltd (UK)
Seminar on “Maximise Brand Value with Latest Certifications”
Time: 3pm-4pm
Venue: Product Launch Area, Hall 1E
Speakers:
- Jayco Fung, FSC Business Development, Asia Pacific
- Charles Wong; Regional Manager - Analytical Division, Modern Testing Services (Global) Ltd.
- Dr Ringo Pang, Senior Technical Service Executive, SGS Hong Kong Limited
Hear What Exhibitors Say
“Established in 1995, Decowin Textile specialises in the design and production of a wide range of blinds made of woven fabric and polyester. About 20-30% of our products are sold domestically with the rest exported to North America, Europe, the Middle East, India and South America. This is our first participation in Hong Kong International Home Furnishings and Textiles Fair to expand our sales in the region. The responses have been excellent. We’ve met so many potential customers from different places including Hong Kong, Peru, Brazil, New Zealand, Australia, Italy and India. Three buyers from Hong Kong, Australia and India have expressed serious interests and we anticipate that they will place orders after further negotiations. But it will usually take at least six months to develop business relationships with new customers.” Bryan Lee (left), President, Foreign Trade Department, Decowin Textile, Korea (Booth: 3B-E12)
“Portugal is very strong in the production of high quality home textiles with 90-95% of our products being exported to different markets. We have established an extensive presence in Europe, followed by USA and Japan. Besides household consumption, our customers include a number of hotels, restaurants, hospitals and spa centres. We are very keen to develop the markets in Asia and Hong Kong International Home Furnishing and Textiles Fair is a perfect place to find new buyers in this part of the world. We are featuring 20 trademarks from Portugal with a wide range of home textile items such as bed linens, bedding sets and towels in different styles. The buyers’ response is very positive. We’ve got in touch with many potential buyers from different places including retailers, distributors, hotels and restaurants from Hong Kong, Korea and Switzerland. Everything looks really good and we look forward to developing business with them.” Maria Alberta Canizes, International Marketing Director, Associacao Home From Portugal, Portugal (Booths: 3B-E02, 3B-E04, 3B-E06,3B-E08, 3B-F01, 3B-F03,3B-F05, 3B-F07)
Hear What Buyers Say
“In business for 40 years, Galileo is one of the biggest importers of household products in Italy with an annual turnover of about €100 million. We have been visiting Hong Kong International Home Furnishings and Textiles Fair as Hong Kong Houseware Fair for many years. The Hong Kong fairs are always great places to find new ideas and interesting products. We are looking for a variety of home items including bedding, cushions and mats this year. So far, we’ve found a couple of new suppliers from India for a selection of mats. Initial orders were also placed for fragrance sets with several exhibitors. We are still looking around for more products. We expect to spend US$500,000 or more for different items this time. The two fairs are really important trade events for our sourcing every year.” Raffaella Moscardino (right), Buyer, Purchasing Department, Galileo S.p.A., Italy
“OL International is an e-tailer specialising in the sale of baby items in USA. We also sell our products online through Amazon to European customers. We focus on breastfeeding and home safety products that make home a safer place for babies and kids. This is our first-ever visit to Hong Kong International Home Furnishings and Textiles Fair for new business opportunities. We’ve already identified some potential Chinese mainland suppliers for suitable breastfeeding sets and nursing covers that can meet our requirements. We will choose the right partners in one or two months. It may take another four to five months to finalise the specific product lines we want for business development. Initial orders will be usually about US$10,000 for each product line. This is a very nice fair. We’re pleased with what we’ve found here.” Or Moshe, Owner, OL International Limited, USA
Welcome Gifts for Buyers
Receive a Souvenir
Receive a Birdcage Nightlight and a set of 6-piece Fruit Fork by presenting this eDM, your business card and your own buyer badge at the below 2 redemption booths.*
Step 1: Receive a stamp at Visitor Promotion Counter behind booth
5D-C01 Step 2:Collect both souvenirs at Visitor Promotion Counter @ Hall 3B-E40
Collect a stamp from each of the 3 stamp counters below and present the stamped coupon at the designated gift redemption counter to redeem a complimentary gift* offered by exhibitors at the Hall of Elegance at HK Houseware Fair. Each buyer can redeem one gift only which stock lasts.
* Souvenirs are available on a first-come-first-served basis. Each person can only redeem one souvenir. Souvenirs cannot be redeemed in conjunction with other HKTDC promotion including Asia Miles. Souvenir photos above are for reference only. Hall of Elegance gifts are offered by ballot and buyers cannot choose their own gifts. In case of any dispute, the decision of HKTDC shall be final and binding.
Seminar on “WGSN TrendTalk: Houseware & Home Textiles 2017 Forecast” Gemma Riberti, Senior Editor, Lifestyle & Interiors, WGSN
Home Essentials Parade
International Kitchenette
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Home Textiles Fair: (852) 6390 0706
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Upcoming Fairs in April
April is a busy sourcing season packed with myriad business opportunities. Check out below fairs that are all set to dazzle buyers with plenty of innovative products and services!
The world’s leading one-stop sourcing platform of gifts and premiums, the Hong Kong Gifts & Premium Fair, offers trade buyers an extraordinary opportunity to view the very latest products from more than 4,300 worldwide exhibitors
Held at the AsiaWorld-Expo, the Hong Kong International Printing & Packaging Fair allows the printing & packaging industry to showcase its expertise and customer service to buyers from around the world. The tremendous range of international suppliers and manufacturers offer competitive prices and top-quality services, enabling buyers to wrap up beneficial trading partnerships.
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“Prodige produces home fragrance, perfumed candles, reed diffuser, potpourri and room spray in France. This is our debut exhibition at the Hong Kong Houseware Fair. As Europe is our major market and we have business partners in Japan and Korea, we are keen to develop other markets in the Asia Pacific region through the Hong Kong fair. I think it is easier to find customers in this region here. Hong Kong is also an important gateway for us to enter the Chinese mainland market. Buyers’ responses have been encouraging at the fair. So far, we have met with potential customers from the Chinese mainland, New Zealand and the UK. With the help from the HKTDC business matching team, we are going to meet with two important buyers from the Chinese mainland on the second day of the fair. It’s a good start.”
“Based in Germany, our company produces high-quality paper napkins, table covers, toilet paper and handkerchiefs for the gifts and premium market. About 65 per cent of our products are exported to more than 80 countries and regions and the rest are sold in our domestic market. We have been participating in the Hong Kong Houseware Fair for more than 10 years to look for distributors and private label customers because it is a major trade show in Asia which helps us to reach out to customers especially in the Asia Pacific region. Through the previous shows, we successfully found distributors from Australia and some Asian countries and private label customers from Canada and the UK. We believe this year is no exception. We have already met with a lot of potential buyers from Europe.”
“Established in 1993, Konstar offers a full range of kitchenware products such as grinders, slicers, food processors, choppers, mincers and peelers. Our major markets include Asia, Europe, the Middle East and the US. We are a long-term supporter of the Hong Kong Houseware Fair because we can meet a lot of buyers from all over the world at one location. The fair provides a good opportunity for us to promote our new products, to look for new customers and to strengthen business relationships with our existing customers. Every year the fair generates new business to our company. Buyers’ responses have been good on the first day of the fair and we have met with new customers from Asia.”
“Established in 1988, Tok & Stok operates 50 stores in Brazil, selling design-oriented furniture, houseware and decorations under our own brand. We are going to open six more stores this year to increase our sales turnover. We visit the Hong Kong Houseware Fair almost every year to source design-driven houseware and decorative items because we can meet with suppliers from different parts of the world and find good designs here. In particular, we like the Hall of Elegance which features designer brands and lets us know what’s on trend. We expect that we’ll have found 50 potential suppliers at this year’s fair. We’ll discuss with our purchasing department and finalise our orders after the fair. Usually, the size of our order is one container which includes an assortment of houseware and decorative items.”
“I am an importer of promotional items, serving corporate customers from different sectors in Mexico. I visit the Hong Kong Houseware Fair and other HKTDC trade fairs regularly to source new products for my customers. At this year’s Hong Kong Houseware Fair, I have found some interesting items such as umbrellas, cosmetic brushes, thermal bottles and waterproof smartphone cases which are suitable for use as promotional items. I’ll present these interesting items to my corporate customers. Our order size ranges from US$10,000 to US$100,000, depending on customers’ requirements. The Hong Kong Houseware Fair is an excellent show. It provides the most cost-effective way for me to find a lot of good suppliers. I can always find new products and new ideas here.”
“Established in 1995, Decowin Textile specialises in the design and production of a wide range of blinds made of woven fabric and polyester. About 20-30% of our products are sold domestically with the rest exported to North America, Europe, the Middle East, India and South America. This is our first participation in Hong Kong International Home Furnishings and Textiles Fair to expand our sales in the region. The responses have been excellent. We’ve met so many potential customers from different places including Hong Kong, Peru, Brazil, New Zealand, Australia, Italy and India. Three buyers from Hong Kong, Australia and India have expressed serious interests and we anticipate that they will place orders after further negotiations. But it will usually take at least six months to develop business relationships with new customers.”
“Portugal is very strong in the production of high quality home textiles with 90-95% of our products being exported to different markets. We have established an extensive presence in Europe, followed by USA and Japan. Besides household consumption, our customers include a number of hotels, restaurants, hospitals and spa centres. We are very keen to develop the markets in Asia and Hong Kong International Home Furnishing and Textiles Fair is a perfect place to find new buyers in this part of the world. We are featuring 20 trademarks from Portugal with a wide range of home textile items such as bed linens, bedding sets and towels in different styles. The buyers’ response is very positive. We’ve got in touch with many potential buyers from different places including retailers, distributors, hotels and restaurants from Hong Kong, Korea and Switzerland. Everything looks really good and we look forward to developing business with them.”
“In business for 40 years, Galileo is one of the biggest importers of household products in Italy with an annual turnover of about €100 million. We have been visiting Hong Kong International Home Furnishings and Textiles Fair as Hong Kong Houseware Fair for many years. The Hong Kong fairs are always great places to find new ideas and interesting products. We are looking for a variety of home items including bedding, cushions and mats this year. So far, we’ve found a couple of new suppliers from India for a selection of mats. Initial orders were also placed for fragrance sets with several exhibitors. We are still looking around for more products. We expect to spend US$500,000 or more for different items this time. The two fairs are really important trade events for our sourcing every year.”
“OL International is an e-tailer specialising in the sale of baby items in USA. We also sell our products online through Amazon to European customers. We focus on breastfeeding and home safety products that make home a safer place for babies and kids. This is our first-ever visit to Hong Kong International Home Furnishings and Textiles Fair for new business opportunities. We’ve already identified some potential Chinese mainland suppliers for suitable breastfeeding sets and nursing covers that can meet our requirements. We will choose the right partners in one or two months. It may take another four to five months to finalise the specific product lines we want for business development. Initial orders will be usually about US$10,000 for each product line. This is a very nice fair. We’re pleased with what we’ve found here.”
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