The 32nd Hong Kong International Optical Fair, organized by the Hong Kong Trade Development Council (HKTDC) and co-organized by the Hong Kong Optical Manufacturers Association (HKOMA), brings together over 700 exhibitors from 17 countries and regions.
Sophia Chong, Acting Executive Director, of HKTDC, said: "The Hong Kong International Optical Fair brings together leading eyewear suppliers to present cutting-edge craftsmanship, innovation, and trendsetting products from across the world. This platform fosters networking and business opportunities within the industry.”
“To help the industry expand international business networks, the HKTDC has organized 80 buying missions from 45 countries and regions,” Ms Chong added. “Notable buyers include Best Group from Mainland China, Chilli Beans and Vista Import from Brazil, The Intersett Ltd. from Hungary, EYFE Inc. from Japan, Opticalia Okulux from Mexico, Foptics from Singapore, Grey Sunglasses from Spain, and Euro Vision and Vision Plus from the USA.”
The annual optical fair is a hallmark event for the industry. In addition to internationally renowned local brands, this year's Fair features exhibitors from Europe and the Americas, such as France, Germany, the United Kingdom, and the United States, as well as from Asia, including Mainland China, Japan, Korea, Singapore, and Taiwan, and the Middle East, such as Türkiye. The Fair also welcomes back exhibitors from Australia and Malaysia, which are returning after the pandemic.
This year’s Optical Fair features several group pavilions, including Mainland China, Japan, Korea, and Taiwan, as well as the Visionaries of Style and HKOMA Pavilion; along with pavilions from cities in Mainland China, including Danyang in Jiangsu, Jiaojiang in Zhejiang, Shenzhen in Guangdong and Yingtan in Jiangxi.
The Fair provides valuable networking opportunities for exhibitors and supports the local industry in entering the international market and capturing the enormous opportunities in emerging markets.