Sourcing in Asia: Market Trends and Business Opportunities for UK Gift & Homeware Companiesns and Innovation

Co-organised by the Home & Gift Association (HGA) and the Hong Kong Trade Development Council (HKTDC), this webinar will explore market insights, sourcing opportunities and HKTDC trade fairs in Hong Kong and Asia. Hear from UK buyers with first-hand experience of HKTDC trade fairs and gain practical insights into market trends, supplier connections and international sourcing opportunities.

The session will explore the latest market and sourcing trends in Asia, and introduce HKTDC’s key trade fairs and explain how they can help UK companies discover new products, connect with suppliers and manufacturers, identify market opportunities and expand their sourcing networks.

Adding a practical perspective, UK buyer(s) who have previously attended HKTDC trade fairs will share their first-hand experiences, including their sourcing journey, supplier discovery and insights into how they made the most of their participation.

KEY TAKEAWAYS

Participants will:

• Gain insights into the latest market and sourcing trends in Asia.
• Understand Hong Kong’s role as a gateway to Asian suppliers and markets.
• Discover how HKTDC trade fairs, buyers’ sponsorship opportunities and business matching services can support product sourcing and supplier discovery.
• Hear practical insights from UK buyers with previous HKTDC fair experience.

Learn how to make the most of an international sourcing trip to Hong Kong and explore new business opportunities

SPEAKERS

June Chan is Manager of the Hong Kong Trade Development Council (HKTDC) in London. She works with UK businesses, trade associations and industry organisations to help them explore opportunities in Hong Kong, Chinese Mainland and the wider Asian region. June supports UK participation in HKTDC's trade fairs, conferences and business missions, and helps companies identify potential partners, customers and growth opportunities through Hong Kong's extensive international business network.