CN – This year’s edition of the Mega Show was held in two parts again at the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre from October 20-23, and October 27-30, 2024 respectively. Part one of the sourcing trade fair was divided up into the exhibition sections Gifts & Premiums, Housewares & Kitchen, Toys & Baby Products, Festive, Christmas & Seasonal Products as well as Sporting & Outdoor Products. Part 2 covered the areas Gifts & Travel Goods, Stationery & Office Supplies, Toys & Baby Products as well as Housewares & Bathroom.
According to the organisers, Comasia, 2,458 exhibitors exhibited at the first part of the Mega Show, presenting at 3,195 stands in total a wide spectrum of promotional products and gifts from the household, toys and baby items, festive products as well as sports and outdoor areas. The exhibition encompassed seven theme pavilions with products from China, South Korea, Thailand, Taiwan, Vietnam, the Philippines and India. Overall, the four-day event of the first part of the Mega Show attracted 21,491 visitors.
Comasia drew a positive balance for Part 1 of the trade fair, did however make reference to the tense macroeconomic situation: “The international trade environment is challenging this year. With the European economy showing no signs of improvement and the on-going Russian-Ukraine conflict, global airlines are having to divert or cancel flights. Amid this challenging situation, the Mega Show Hong Kong Part 1 still managed to attract buyers from 110 countries and regions.”
According to the official figures, around 40% of the visitors came from Europe and the United States, which underlines the appeal of the trade fair for these countries. Over 50% of the visitors came from Asia and the Oceania region – which according to Comasia was above all due to the robust economy in the Asia-Pacific region and the high demand from the corresponding countries. “Buyers from around the world continue to perceive the Mega Show as a must-visit event for sourcing high-quality Asian made products, underscoring the show’s status as the premiere sourcing event in Asia,” the organiser stated.
Next year Part 1 of the Mega Show is scheduled from October 20-23, 2025 and will once again be staged at the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre. An official resumé including the attendance figures for Part 2 of the Mega Show was not available at the time of going to press.
photos: Comasia
