It is well into Trade fair season in China and Kinyu CEO Benjamin attended Global Sources fair in Hong Kong. It is their first offline exhibition in 3 years, so for all those keen to learn what post-covid trade fairs are like – this article will give some insight.
Location and getting there
The Global Sources fair is held at the Asia World Expo in Hong Kong. This exhibition centre is near the airport and is well-served by the airport express line. Therefore getting to the trade show from anywhere in Hong Kong is very easy, and you can apply for a free airport express return ticket. Hong Kong has pretty much dropped all restrictions for international travelers, and is keen to catch up on lost opportunities in the last 3 years.
Was the fair well attended?
Yes it was! The fair was very busy, with queues not only at the restaurants but also to get into the exhibition itself. There were many exhibitors across the consumer electronics sector, stretch from smart home cameras, to cables, components and accessories. The exhibition areas were split into various pavilions, which helped provide a sub-sector focus.
How about the exhibitors?
The fair is primarily for sourcing products and suppliers, there is not much representation of trade services at the event. It is also more industry focused compared to the Canton Fair, for example this phase was all about consumer electronics, whereas at the Canton Fair, consumer electronics is bundled with more product categories.
Next stop Guangzhou!
Global Sources is the precursor to the Canton Fair. Many people fly into Hong Kong and then travel up into Mainland China. Don’t forget to read our returning to China blog, as there are still some Covid restrictions that apply. Kinyu is exhibiting at Canton Fair, so you can visit us in Hall D H 03. You can even book some time here for a free coffee!
