International Colormate is one of the biggest manufacturers of art sets in Vietnam. Our art sets come in wood cases, metal cases or paperboard cases with a mix of everything from color pencils, crayons and oil pastels to acrylics and watercolor cakes, sketch pencils, erasers and art pads. We are very pleased to showcase at the Hong Kong fair again to gain more exposure. Many existing customers from USA, Canada, Mexico, New Zealand and UK have visited our booth to pick up our new collections. We’ve also established contact with a number of new buyers from different places including Hong Kong, UAE, Czech Republic, Germany and Indonesia. Three new buyers from Korea, the Philippines and Vietnam are especially keen to start business. Potential orders from the new buyers will involve more than 50,000 pieces of different items. The response has been exceptional. This fair is really the place to grow business.

Diakakis is a leading supplier of stationery and school supplies in Greece with products selling to more than 66 countries around the world. Our showcase at Hong Kong International Stationery & School Supplies Fair is very successful this year. We’ve met with many new buyers from different markets including Malaysia, Kazakhstan, South Africa, India, the Philippines, Iran, Georgia, Hong Kong and Mainland China. They are very interested in our back-to-school items such as backpacks, pencil cases and water bottles. Two buyers from Malaysia and South Africa are especially keen to strike deals. Orders under negotiation are worth more than US$100,000. We’re very satisfied with the results. This is a good start for business growth after COVID. We hope to see even better sales at the fair next year.

M&G is the top stationery brand in Mainland China headquartered in Shanghai manufacturing and supplying a comprehensive range of stationery items. We are the Hong Kong subsidiary focusing on the local market and providing support for international business expansion. The Hong Kong fair offers a solid meeting place to gain exposure and learn about new market trends. We’ve met with a number of buyers from different markets such as Australia, Korea, Malaysia, Cambodia, Georgia and Poland. A Korean buyer explores cooperation in stationery supply based on its design. Two buyers from the Philippines and Brazil are looking to purchase stationery for government projects. Potential orders under negotiation are worth more than US$200,000. This fair is a perfect place to find new customers and to enhance our brand exposure to international markets.

Founded in 1991, Zhejiang Jingu is one of the biggest stationery manufacturers in Mainland China with integrated production facilities in Wenzhou city. We provide a great variety of products from notebooks and diaries to organisers, memo pads, sticky notes and calendars. It’s great to see the Hong Kong fair back on track after COVID creating a lot of opportunities for the stationery industry. We’ve met with many new buyers from different markets including Korea, Thailand, Switzerland, Poland, South Africa, Hong Kong and Mainland China. A Korean buyer has already sent us its design requirements for our notebooks with potential order worth US$50,000 while a South African buyer is looking to purchase US$70,000 to US$80,000 worth of diaries. A Polish buyer is negotiating to source our calendars and the value of order is estimated at US$100,000. This is an excellent fair reflecting a solid comeback after COVID. We are very happy with the positive results.

Founded in 1987, Bagtrotter specialises in the production of school bags and backpacks under our own brands. We also provide customised collections for clients’ labels. We’re thrilled to be back to showcase at this fair after COVID promoting our new designs to customers. A number of new buyers from different markets like Mexico, USA, Germany, Poland, India, UAE and Brazil have visited our booth looking for back-to-school products. Seven to eight buyers intend to place orders as they are very interested in the design and style of our bags. Potential orders involve eight to 10 containers of our bags. Some buyers are also pursuing cooperation to develop new collections with the provision of their own designs. This fair is a very good platform enabling effective face-to-face exchanges with existing customers and new buyers. HKTDC has a done a great job making it a successful fair for industry players to find new opportunities and regain growth momentum after COVID.

In business since 2016, Shenzhen Qianhai Shiyou produces original DIY book nooks in different designs under our CuteBee brand. Products sell mainly through online marketplaces to customers in the USA and Europe. We are exhibiting here for the first time and the response has exceeded our expectation. Many new buyers from different parts of the world have approached us and expressed interest in our DIY book nooks. The value of potential orders is already worth more than RMB300,000. Two buyers from Malaysia and Mexico are negotiating for sole distributorship for our products. A Japanese buyer has placed sample order while an Australian e-tailer hopes to sell our book nooks. An Indian buyer will visit our factory after the fair. We’ve also met with museum staff from Hong Kong and Mainland China exploring to develop DIY book nooks under special themes. This fair has effectively raised our profile and allowed us to showcase our book nooks to more buyers. We’re very happy with the results.

Jiangsu Sainty Runlong specialises in the production of art supplies from canvases to DIY painting, colour paints and easels. This is our debut at Hong Kong International Stationery & School Supplies Fair to explore new business opportunities. The response has been encouraging. We’ve received positive enquiries from a number of new buyers including those from Mexico, Canada, Hungary, Czech Republic, Greece, India and the Philippines. Potential orders under negotiation are estimated at US$70,000 to US$80,000 in total. A buyer from Costa Rica is looking to purchase a selection of canvases for students. Initial order is worth about US$30,000. A Vietnamese buyer is also exploring collaboration in the production of wooden easels. This fair has facilitated our expansion, and we hope to exhibit here again to find more overseas customers.

GM Generates operates six retail stores in Bangkok of Thailand selling a wide range of stationery and associated supplies. We are also active in online sales. We skipped the Hong Kong fair last year due to COVID. It’s great to return this year to find exciting opportunities here. I’ve got in touch with eight stationery exhibitors from Mainland China for various items including DIY pens, colour pastels and notebook-cum-pen writing sets. I expect to start business with five of them. The value of total orders is estimated at US$150,000 involving different products. I will visit the fair again next year and hope to find even more new items for business growth.

In business for five years, Dbjets is a retailer and wholesaler of stationery and diecast models based in Mumbai, India. The fair is the showcase of a diverse range of stationery products. I’ve already identified five to six new suppliers from Mainland China for a variety of stationery pouches and document holders. Initial orders are worth about US$2,000 each, meaning potential orders are more than US$10,000 in total. Normal orders may go up to US$5,000 each. This is a good fair and I’ve discovered many new and interesting products. I am also visiting Hong Kong Toys & Games Fair and expect to spend a similar budget to purchase new items there.

With a history of more than 50 years, Evergreen specialises in the retail and wholesale business of office supplies and stationery in Singapore. We sell a wide range of products at our five retail stores and via online marketplaces. I am pleased to visit the Hong Kong fair again this year when business is back on track after COVID. I have already found three new suppliers from Turkey, Mainland China and Hong Kong for water bottles and DIY craft products. Potential orders from the new suppliers are worth about US$6,000 at the start. I will get in touch with more exhibitors through business matching meetings and expect to find more interesting products. The timing of the Hong Kong fair is perfect as we are expanding our product categories to meet the high-season sales from March to June in Singapore. This is a great sourcing place.

Puket is one of the biggest suppliers of stationery and baby products in Brazil. We operate a chain of about 200 stores across the country. I am visiting the Hong Kong fair for the first time to find new stationery items. This is an eye-opening experience as the fair offers a lot of choices. I’ve found two new suppliers from Mainland China for pencils, notebooks, writing sets, clips and rubber materials. Potential orders will involve 1,000 to 2,000 pieces per style. I also like the colourful designs of paper packaging bags showcased by an Indonesia exhibitor. The fair has a good mix of interesting products for new business development. We will place big orders and the total volumes will be finalised subject to further talks and the pricing details.

Wuhu Gaga is an e-commerce business specialising in the design and supply of early childhood development products for customers in the United States, Canada, and Europe. This Hong Kong fair is a compact exhibition offering a lot of interesting products that suit our customers’ preferences. I have already found five new suppliers from Taiwan, Japan, and Mainland China for different items such as writing boards, magnetic books, robotic cubes, and outdoor activity products. Initial orders are worth at least US$1,000 each. I expect to place immediate orders of about US$5,000 to US$10,000 at the fair. It’s our policy to make orders in smaller volumes but more frequently to meet our business needs. This fair is a good sourcing place, and I would love to see it grow further to offer even more choices.

With a history of 72 years, Micador is a well-known brand in Australia providing a comprehensive range of art, craft, stationery, toy and tech products for kids. Our products also sell to New Zealand, Japan, Korea, USA, Poland, Italy, Spain and South Africa. This is a good and inspiring fair. I’ve already met with five existing suppliers from Mainland China and found their stamps, paints, and wooden crafts very interesting. Negotiation is also underway with five new suppliers from Mainland China for canvases, scissors, EVA bags, erasers, and pencils. Orders will range from 3,000 to 15,000 pieces for each product.

In business for 80 years, our company is engaged in the wholesale business of stationery, paper, and printing materials in South Africa. We also supply tapes and signage products. This is my first visit to the Hong Kong fair. I’ve shortlisted 8 to 10 suppliers from Mainland China, Indonesia, and UAE, and anticipate concluding business with three to four of them for different products such as colour pencils, colour paints, notebooks and diaries. Total orders will be worth about US$100,000 involving three containers of goods. I will definitely visit the fair again.