SHOW REVIEW 2014 MEGA SHOW PART 1 SINCE 1992 20-23 October 2014 Hong Kong Convention & Exhibition Centre, Hong Kong MEGA SHOW PART 2 SINCE 2003 27-29 October 2014 Hong Kong Convention & Exhibition Centre, Hong Kong
SHOW HIGHLIGHTS 3994 exhibitors 5339 exhibition stands 53,422 buyers from 125 countries
FACT FILE MEGA SHOW PART 1 Venue Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre Dates Monday 20 Thursday 23 October 2014 Exhibitors 3398 exhibitors from 32 countries Number of exhibition stands 4620 booths Trade visitors 39,985 from 117 countries Admission Free of charge for trade visitors who have pre-registered and buyers who are holders of admission badges. HKD100.00 admission charge applies for registration at the show. Show Manager MEGA EXPO (HONG KONG) LTD ASIAN GIFTS AND PREMIUMS SHOW ASIAN GIFTWRAP AND PACKAGING SHOW ASIAN FESTIVE, CHRISTMAS AND SEASONAL SHOW ASIAN HOUSEWARES AND HOME DÉCOR SHOW ASIAN KITCHEN AND DINING SHOW ASIAN GLASSWARE TRENDS SHOW ASIAN TOYS AND GAMES SHOW ASIAN BABY AND NURSERY WORLD SHOW MEGA SHOW PART 2 Venue Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre Dates Monday 27 Wednesday 29 October 2014 Exhibitors 596 from 14 countries Number of Exhibition stands 739 booths Trade visitors 13,437 from 111 countries Admission Free of charge for trade visitors and accredited press Show Manager MEGA EXPO (HONG KONG) LTD ASIAN HOUSEWARES AND HOME TEXTILES SHOW ASIAN STATIONERY SHOW ASIAN HOME DÉCOR AND OUTDOOR LIVING SHOW ASIAN GIFTWARE SHOW
MEGA SHOW PART 1 KEY EXHIBITOR FACTS 3398 EXHIBITORS FROM 32 COUNTRIES Companies from Hong Kong and China were joined by suppliers from Australia, Bangladesh, Belgium, Cambodia, Canada, Czech Republic, Egypt, France, Germany, India, Indonesia, Ireland, Israel, Italy, Japan, Malaysia, Mexico, Nepal, The Netherlands, Pakistan, The Philippines, Russia, South Korea, Spain, Taiwan, Thailand, Turkey, USA, UK and Vietnam. MEGA SHOW PART 2 KEY EXHIBITOR FACTS 596 EXHIBITORS FROM 14 COUNTRIES Companies from Hong Kong and China were joined by suppliers from Bangladesh, Belgium, Denmark, India, Indonesia, Pakistan, The Philippines, South Korea, Taiwan, Thailand, UK and Vietnam.
PROMOTIONAL CAMPAIGN E-mailing and direct mailing of promotion leaflets and invitation letters to buyers including importers, department stores, mail-order companies, chain stores, supermarkets, retailers, distributors, wholesalers, agents and sourcing companies. Advertising in relevant trade magazines, publications and newspapers and online banner advertising in major trade websites Show catalogue advertising barter deals with international and important gift, housewares and toy trade exhibitions to promote MEGA SHOW The SOURCE BOOK, the online pictorial show preview Outdoor and mobile truck advertising at trade fairs in both Hong Kong and China Promotion on Facebook, Twitter and other social media sites Distribution of buyer promotion leaflets at the Hong Kong and Southern China April and October gift and housewares trade fairs Promotional information on MEGA SHOW on display at Hong Kong and China hotels Customer service staff personally telephone international buyers on the buyer database to invite them to the shows Listing the show details in international trade fair calendars (both print and online media) Liaison with press and media channels to generate special media coverage, feature articles, advertising and press releases on MEGA SHOW Buyer Admission badges mailed worldwide Contact with influential trade associations and chambers of commerce to gain their support and assistance in lining up their trade and buying communities to visit MEGA SHOW Special promotion stands and marketing activities for MEGA SHOW at a number of international trade fairs held during 2014 to attract overseas trade buyers 24/7 show website www.mega-show.com
SHOW ATTENDANCE During October 20-23 and October 27-29 2014, MEGA SHOW welcomed 53,422 buyers from 125 countries, of which over 9,000 attended the show for the first time. Despite the economic slowdown which is still evident in the established markets of USA and the EU, the quality of the long-distance buyers, and the level of interest in sourcing from the exhibiting companies, was very positive for potential trade and sales. An increase in European buyers came from Italy, Spain, The Netherlands, United Kingdom, Denmark, Poland, Finland and Portugal, with a similar attendance to 2013 from France and Germany. The number of USA buyers remained steady with a small drop in the Canadian companies visiting although attendance from Mexico increased considerably. More South American buyers particularly from Bolivia, Colombia, Chile, Costa Rica, Paraguay and Peru visited, although a small decrease was registered in the attendance level from Argentina and Brazil. Other countries of interest that improved in visitor numbers were Israel, United Arab Emirates, Egypt, Hungary, Iran, Romania, Bulgaria, Jordan and Lebanon, with Russia, Turkey and Czech Republic remaining steady. The second show, 27-29 October, registered a significant increase in European buyers as well as from other neighbouring countries. Regionally, the usual high attendance from China, Japan, South Korea and Taiwan was joined by a strong contingent of buyers from India.
BUYER QUOTES We are an experienced gift importer. Being a regular attendee of MEGA SHOW, we always see it as an important opportunity to meet with and international manufacturers. I m amazed by the extensive product range and want the show dates to be extended! So much to see, but too little time! I would give a big thumb for the great product quality of the show! Martin Allen, Director Positively Paraphernalia Posthaste Ltd UK My company is dealing with hand-crafted gifts and accessories for the home and garden. We do our sourcing at MEGA SHOW every year. We have made good contacts with quite a few new suppliers this year. The show s perfect. I like the downtown location of the show venue. I look forward to seeing even more new products and new suppliers next year. David Burakoff, Owner Danya B. USA We are a manufacturer and distributor of gifts and premiums. Over all these years, MEGA SHOW has never let us down. The show scale, high product quality and great variety are the key reasons why I visit it every year. This year, I managed to make contacts with several new suppliers from China. The timing of this show is just right for our sourcing trip. We ll come to MEGA SHOW Part 2 next week as well. Max Jones, Managing Director Square Norway We sell fashion accessories, jewellery, gifts and promotional items to customers in Germany, Switzerland and Austria. Over the past 20 years, MEGA SHOW has been a fixture on my sourcing schedule. I find the show organization, product quality and service the best this year. Most importantly, I ve made solid contacts with some new suppliers from China this time. We re a distributor of giftware and hobby crafts. Over the years, MEGA SHOW has offered us an excellent platform to do one-stop sourcing for gifts, premiums, stationery, baby and nursery items. With the new show layout, it is especially so. We could get to our target suppliers from Korea quickly this time. The good timing of this show fits my trip to the Canton Fair as well. We ll come to MEGA SHOW Part 2 next week. Rowen Bavinton, Director Boyle Industries Pty Ltd Australia We are an experienced distributor of sporting goods and licensed merchandise. We always look for OEM factory partners to collaborate with us. As a regular attendee of this show, I find it improves year by year. The new show layout this year enabled us to locate suppliers at the show fast and easily. I d give 4 out of a 5 score to this year s MEGA SHOW. I hope to see even more toys and gift items next year. Torbjörn Jansson, Business Area Manager Brandon AB Sweden We received MEGA SHOW s email invitation, so we came. We are looking for gifts, premiums, toys and glassware. We find everything here impressive. MEGA SHOW is very well-organized, making it easy for us to get in touch with our target suppliers from China. The show venue is conveniently located at the downtown. I d like to see more home textiles at next year s show. Giancario Valencia Ferrari, Buyer Tactico Columbia Birgit Klostermann, Managing Director Bb Klostermann GmbH Germany
DATES 2015 GIFTS & PREMIUMS SHOW HOUSEWARES & HOME DÉCOR SHOW TOYS & GAMES SHOW GIFTWRAP & PACKAGING SHOW KITCHEN & DINING SHOW 20-23 10 2015 27-29 10 2015 HONG KONG CONVENTION & EXHIBITION CENTRE BABY & NURSERY WORLD SHOW GLASSWARE TRENDS SHOW FESTIVE, CHRISTMAS & SEASONAL SHOW GIFTWARE SHOW 27-29 October 2015 HOUSEWARES & HOME TEXTILES SHOW 27-29 October 2015 STATIONERY SHOW 27-29 October 2015 HOME DÉCOR & OUTDOOR LIVING SHOW 27-29 October 2015
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