Despite pockets of civil unrest in the former British colony, the 20th Hong Kong International Stationery Fair opened this week with the solid support of 220 exhibitors.

 

Taking place in Hall 5B of the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre, the fair will welcome exhibitors from 10 countries and regions, including established brands such as China First Pencil, M&G, Qiangu and Willing Horse from Mainland China; Donerland, Jong Ie Nara and Mungyo from Korea; MUST from Greece and Kiky from Indonesia.

 

Judy Cheung, deputy general manager, Messe Frankfurt (HK) Ltd, said: “As an international marketplace in Asia that attracts wholesalers, retailers, importers and distributors from around the world, the fair helps exhibitors find the right distribution channels for their products. Participants can find new business partners, and thanks to the trend-setting seminar programme they can also learn about green purchasing, digital marketing and other important issues. We are excited to kick off another edition that will put the industry firmly in touch with consumer and retailing trends for the coming year.”

 

Showcasing the most in-demand stationery products, the fair’s themed zones will once again be returning to the show floor. Between ‘DIY supplies’, ‘Gift Stationery’, ‘Kids & School’, ‘Pen & Paper’ and ‘Smart Office’, buyers will have the opportunity to locate a mix of painting supplies, scrapbooking materials, calendars, sticky notes, diaries, notebooks, greeting cards, coloring pens and more.

 

The Hong Kong International Stationery Fair (6-9 January) is being held concurrently with the HKTDC Hong Kong Toys & Games Fair, the HKTDC Hong Kong Baby Products Fair and the HKTDC Hong Kong International Licensing Show at the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre.

 

For further information about the Hong Kong International Stationery Fair, visit www.hkstationeryfair.com.