Hong Kong Lighting Fairs and Eco Expo Attract 62,000 Global Buyers, Revealing Industry Optimism

The recent convergence of three major trade exhibitions in Hong Kong has revealed significant optimism in the lighting and environmental technology sectors, attracting approximately 62,000 buyers from 141 countries and regions. The 27th Hong Kong International Lighting Fair (Autumn Edition), the 10th Hong Kong International Outdoor and Tech Light Expo, and the 20th Eco Expo Asia collectively demonstrated the evolving landscape of global trade in these interconnected industries.

An independent survey conducted among over 730 exhibitors and buyers at the lighting fairs revealed substantial industry confidence, with 61% of respondents expecting overall sales growth in the next 12-24 months. The survey identified artificial intelligence (57%), smart city development (40%), and technological advancement (36%) as the primary drivers of industry growth. Particularly noteworthy was the finding that 74% of respondents believed smart lighting demonstrates good to very strong market potential over the next two years.

The lighting exhibitions, operating under the theme 'Illuminated Designs for a Smarter Future,' showcased innovative products from leading global brands. The Hall of Connected Lighting featured approximately 70 prominent brands demonstrating smart lighting and Internet of Things applications. Dutch company Signify unveiled its latest product in Asia – VitaUp Vitamin D3 Modules by Philips – which offers controlled UVB exposure to support healthy vitamin D levels. The company reported connecting with over 100 potential buyers and expects the fair to generate orders worth between €1-2 million.

Artificial intelligence integration emerged as a particularly strong trend, with companies like Bweetech Electronics Technology (Shanghai) Co., Ltd. demonstrating AI-powered lighting systems that interpret user intent to generate ideal lighting effects. The company's marketing manager Green Geng reported securing an onsite order worth RMB 8 million with a Thai buyer, doubling their sales from the previous year's fair. The company attracted approximately 50 potential buyers from the United States, Korea, Japan, and Southeast Asia within the first two exhibition days.

The concurrent Hong Kong International Outdoor and Tech Light Expo featured diverse outdoor commercial and industrial lighting solutions supporting smart city development. Ningbo Freelux Lighting Appliance Co., Ltd. reported meeting new buyers from Africa, Europe, the Middle East, South America, and Southeast Asia, with expectations of generating $2-3 million in orders. The company's CEO Allen Mao noted particular interest from buyers in Argentina and Poland for their streetlight products.

Eco Expo Asia, operating under the theme 'Green Innovations for Carbon Neutrality,' showcased advancements in circular economy, waste management, green mobility, and ESG-related services. The exhibition proved particularly valuable for companies seeking international expansion, with one mainland Chinese green enterprise describing the event as a crucial platform for capturing business opportunities in the Middle East and Southeast Asia. Infore Enviro's Executive Vice President Fu Qu reported engaging with over 35 government representatives from various regions and expects annual overseas revenue growth to exceed 200% following the exhibition.

The exhibitions demonstrated strong cross-regional business opportunities, with respondents identifying ASEAN countries (71%), India (70%), and the Middle East (70%) as the most promising target markets. Despite challenges including global economic fluctuations (65%), rising costs due to inflation (42%), and growing protectionist measures (35%), the industry appears resilient. Only 16% of respondents reported significant impact from US tariffs on their procurement and sales strategies.

The events operated under the EXHIBITION+ hybrid mode, allowing continued business negotiations through the Click2Match smart business matching platform. The lighting fairs collectively attracted approximately 3,000 exhibitors, with the Autumn Edition drawing some 41,000 buyers and the Outdoor and Tech Light Expo attracting more than 10,000 buyers. Eco Expo Asia featured some 340 exhibitors and over 11,000 buyers, reinforcing Hong Kong's position as a global hub for lighting and environmental industries. Additional information about the events can be found at https://hklightingfairae.hktdc.com, https://hkotlexpo.hktdc.com, and https://www.ecoexpoasia.com.