The 34th Hong Kong International Optical Fair, organised by the Hong Kong Trade Development Council (HKTDC) and co-organised by the Hong Kong Optical Manufacturers Association (HKOMA), concluded successfully today. Under the theme "Bright Eyes • New Horizons", the three-day fair attracted some 12,000 buyers from 101 countries and regions. Buyers from outside Hong Kong primarily came from the Chinese Mainland, Taiwan, Japan, Korea, the US, as well as ASEAN countries such as Indonesia, Malaysia, the Philippines, Thailand and Vietnam, reaffirming the fair's role as a premier international platform connecting the global optical industry and facilitating cross-border trade and collaboration.The 34th Hong Kong International Optical Fair concluded successfully, attracting some 12,000 buyers from 101 countries and regions over three days
Smilely Lam, HKTDC Acting Executive Director, said: "The rapid advancement of artificial intelligence and growing demand driven by the silver economy are creating new growth opportunities for the optical industry. This year's fair responded proactively to market trends by showcasing a wide range of innovative products and solutions that integrate smart technologies, health management and fashion design. The fair highlighted Hong Kong's strengths as an international trading hub, helping industry players capture opportunities arising from technological transformation. It also enabled exhibitors to connect with buyers and business partners from around the world, explore new customer segments and expand into international markets, injecting fresh momentum into the industry's future development."
Brand Name Gallery showcases renowned and emerging brands
The fair's signature Brand Name Gallery featured some 200 renowned brands from around the world. Participating brands included BIG HORN and LOOMINELITE from Hong Kong; Ouieike and PARZIN from Chinese Mainland; Classico from Taiwan; Minima and Sabine Be from France; ByWP and STEPPER EYEWEAR from Germany; Modo and Off-White from Italy; nimome and VR&VERGT from Korea; TIJN from the Netherlands; Brevno from Russia; and Umbro from the UK. The exhibits spanned fashion eyewear, functional eyewear and innovative technology products, showcasing the latest design trends and technological developments in the global optical market.
Kevin Ching, Founder and Creative Director of Hong Kong brand BIG HORN, which has participated in the Brand Name Gallery for more than 10 years, said: "This year, we are showcasing sports sunglasses designed specifically for pickleball enthusiasts for the first time. Cross-industry collaboration has become an important trend in our business development. We have also collaborated with renowned Japanese lifestyle brand to incorporate its signature patterns into our temple designs. During the fair, we met with more than 10 potential buyers from the Chinese Mainland, Egypt, Indonesia, Korea and the Philippines, and expect the fair to generate orders worth around HK$1 million."
The Brand Name Gallery featured some 200 international brands and designer collections, showcasing the latest eyewear designs, innovations and fashion trends
Industry associations and enterprises from various regions participated in the fair, including the HKOMA, Danyang in Jiangsu Province, Zhejiang, Yingtan in Jiangxi Province, Taiwan, ASEAN, Korea and the Fukui Optical Association.
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