“Born in 1829, Carl Schmidt Sohn is a German brand known for its high-quality cookware and tableware. We want to promote our brand and introduce our latest products through the International Sourcing Show (ISS). Quality buyers from hotels, department stores, supermarkets, homeware stores and gift companies have expressed their strong interest in our award-winning Altena king iron wok and antiviral tableware series because the former has strong rust resistance performance and an easy-to-clean surface while the latter has met people’s needs during the pandemic. Some large buyers plan to buy our award-winning woks and antiviral tableware series. We expect to receive US$1 million worth of orders through ISS. It’s a very successful show!”
“Wemug specialises in the design and production of portable, light and unbreakable drinkware for outdoor use. By joining the International Sourcing Show, we are looking for buyers who want us to develop co-branded products. At the fair, we have connected with five buyers from a well-known hotel group in Hong Kong and gift companies. This hotel buyer is looking for high-end, eco-friendly and reusable drinkware that is exactly what we are offering. We hope to develop partnership with this hotel group. Meanwhile, online meetings set up via the Click2Match platform provide another good channel for us to get new customers.”
“Our design and manufacturing team uses gemstones to produce jewellery, home décor, gifts and beauty & wellness products. The physical edition of the International Sourcing Show is the only opportunity for us to meet buyers in person and to find the right business partners as business travel is still hindered by the pandemic. Buyers from a Chinese arts & crafts store in Hong Kong find our gemstone products very interesting. We hope to work with this large company. The HKTDC has also lined up eight online meetings for us to meet with buyers from Europe, Mainland China and the US. We take this good opportunity to promote our OEM and ODM services to buyers from different countries and regions.”
“We are a startup focusing on the production of eco-friendly sanitary napkins. We are keen to expand our local and overseas distribution channels through the International Sourcing Show. At the physical show, we have identified five potential buyers from a hotel group, cosmetics companies, trading companies and a public transport company. The hotel group will consider cooperating with us and plan to provide sanitary napkins to its female staff as part of staff benefits and also sell sanitary napkins in the hotel. The HKTDC has done a good job in arranging seven online meetings for us to meet with buyers from Brazil, Mainland China and Taiwan.”
“Qivation has developed a series of home and personal products using nano photocatalytic technology approved by PIAJ (Photocatalysis Industry Association of Japan). As we offer a wide range of products such as wireless charging pads, desk mats, floor mats and lighting products, the International Sourcing Show which brings together seven trade fairs provides an excellent opportunity for us to explore cross-industry business opportunities. We have established contacts with more than 20 buyers from different industries such as electronics, lighting and houseware. We expect 70% of buyers to place orders for our wellness products, charging pads and desk mats as demand for these products is strong amid the pandemic.”
“We are an HKU spin-off company offering service robots, technologies for the elderly, industrial robotic automation and technologies for STEM education. We are looking for cooperation opportunities through the International Sourcing Show. With the professional arrangement provided by the HKTDC, we can expand our business network by joining the business networking events and online meetings with buyers. During the networking events, we have connected with five to six potential business partners and we’ll explore cooperation opportunities with them. Meanwhile, we have visited all the booths and identified a number of exhibitors who may be interested in applying our industrial robotic automation to their factories. This is a good show for us.”
“Moral is our own brand for functional, practical and eco-friendly bags and backpacks. The physical edition of the International Sourcing Show is a good place for us to make new contacts with quality buyers in Hong Kong as overseas buyers cannot come under the pandemic. We have met with four to five new buyers from the gift and fashion sectors at the show. Two buyers have expressed their interest in our products and want to know more about the eco-friendly concepts of our bags. We are happy to see that their responses have been positive.”
“We specialise in the design, innovation and production of consumer electronic gadgets. The International Sourcing Show is an important fair for us to maintain our exposure and introduce our new product, Dai3mimi, which is designed for the elderly and hearing-impaired users to restore their hearing. We have spoken to five to six importers during the business networking session. In addition, the HKTDC has arranged more than 10 online meetings for us to establish connections with buyers from Europe and Mainland China. It is good for us to participate in ISS in both physical and online formats. Local buyers can see our real products and meet us in person in the physical fair while overseas buyers can talk to us during online meetings.”
“Specialising in the production of kitchenware, tableware and home décor, Gold China is looking for both local and overseas buyers through the International Sourcing Show. With the help of the HKTDC’s business matching team, we have met with two potential buyers from a hotel group and an online premium shop and we’ll follow up with them to develop new business. Through the HKTDC’s Click2Match platform, we’ll have at least eight online meetings with overseas buyers from Brazil, Japan and the US. The International Sourcing Show held in both physical and online formats provides an excellent opportunity for us to find new buyers under the pandemic.”
“We are an award-winning corporate gifts supplier in Singapore with an office in Shenzhen in Mainland China that designs and produces innovative corporate gifts. We aim at promoting our in house-designed electronic gadgets and lifestyle products through the online edition of the International Sourcing Show. We have made new contacts from Hong Kong and Japan. As for now, we have received a small order. We are hoping to get sustainable orders through the show and to nurture good relationships with buyers. This online show has given us a good opportunity to enhance marketing exposure and understand the market very well.”
“We are a professional manufacturer of thermal mugs and sports water bottles in Mainland China. Apart from displaying our products at the physical fair of the International Sourcing Show, we have also participated in the online fair to find new customers. We have collected more than 100 business cards through the physical fair and talked to 7-8 gift buyers from France, Hong Kong, Indonesia and the Philippines via online meetings. Two buyers from Hong Kong and one buyer from France have expressed their intention to place orders worth a total of US$200,000 for our thermal mugs and sports water bottles. The International Sourcing Show provides an effective channel for us to find quality buyers and capture online-to-offline business opportunities.”
“Our company specialises in the production of HDMI cables, USB cables, LAN cables, coaxial cables and speaker cables with adaptors and connectors. Our main goal of joining the International Sourcing Show is to make new contacts for future business development. Apart from showcasing our products at the physical show, we have made use of the Click2Match platform to establish connections with 15 new buyers from Brazil, Italy, Jordan, Korea, Mexico and Taiwan through online meetings. The International Sourcing Show held in a hybrid online and offline format provides an effective way for us to expand our business network under the pandemic.”
“In business for 35 years, our company specialises in the design, production and sales of kitchen appliances such as electric kettles and electric hot pots. By participating in the International Sourcing Show, we are keen to expand our export business. We have sent our latest kitchen appliances to Hong Kong for display in the physical show, successfully attracting 40-50 buyers to leave their business cards. Meanwhile, we have participated in more than 40 online meetings during the online show and finally found three to four potential buyers from large brandname companies in Hong Kong, Germany and the UK. We expect these new buyers to place orders worth US$500,000 in total by the end of this year. This online and offline exhibition format has been very successful, providing an effective platform for us to develop new business under the pandemic.”
“Shinzen is a distributor and wholesaler of pet supplies and pet food in Hong Kong. As we want to add pet backpacks and pet toys to our product mix and develop new markets such as Mainland China and Southeast Asia, we are looking for new suppliers at the International Sourcing Show. The business networking session organised by the HKTDC during the show provides a fast and convenient way for me to connect with three potential suppliers of packaging materials, pet toys and pet backpacks from Hong Kong. I plan to place an order for 1,000 pet backpacks with one of the potential suppliers. I feel comfortable working with Hong Kong suppliers because they are more reliable and able to provide quality products.”
“Our company is an etailer, wholesaler and exporter of electronics products under our Eamus brand. At the International Sourcing Show, we are looking for business partners who can offer innovative and ready-made electronics products. We are very interested in hats with virus filters, chargers, and a wall-mounted work of art with built-in Bluetooth speakers from three exhibitors respectively. We’ll ask the suppliers to modify their products based on our designs and requirements. Our initial order will be 1,000-2,000 pieces per item. We are happy to visit this physical fair because it provides a good opportunity for us to meet face-to-face with suppliers to discuss cooperation opportunities and to touch real products.”
“At the International Sourcing Show, we are looking for different products such as arts and crafts, fashion and jewellery which are ideal gifts for different occasions. We are particularly interested in wooden combs, gemstone products and Chinese knots offered by three exhibitors. We’ll ask these suppliers to provide more corporate information and quotations and then discuss with our purchasing team. We are pleased to attend this physical fair because it provides an ideal platform for us to collect market intelligence and find innovative products.”
“Nordic Light Group is a Swedish company that designs and manufactures lighting products for global markets. I am looking for suppliers of lighting components, solutions and new technologies at the International Sourcing Show. The networking event organised by the HKTDC is very useful because I can expand my business connections and know more about the latest lighting technologies. I have found two potential suppliers of photocatalytic technology and signage technology. It is very likely that I’ll cooperate with them, but I need to check their quotations first.”
“Our company helps clients in Europe, India and the Middle East source electronics products, gifts and fabrics from Hong Kong. I have come to the International Sourcing Show to look for spandex and gifts for my clients. I am impressed by the beautiful designs of photo frames and photo albums offered by two suppliers here. I’ll introduce their products to one of my clients in the UK who operates chain stores. I am happy to be here because I can find good products and new suppliers and have face-to-face meetings with them.”
“Based in Hong Kong, I am an Italian fashion designer focusing on designing sophisticated women’s wear. I am going to launch a new fashion brand called Restagno in CENTRESTAGE this September. I have attended the International Sourcing Show to look for suppliers of textiles and fashion accessories, gather market intelligence and get inspiration for my fashion designs. I’ll consider cooperating with two potential suppliers of raw materials and textiles that I have found at the show. As a trading hub, Hong Kong is always a good place for me to find new suppliers.”
“The physical edition of the International Sourcing Show provides an ideal platform for us to find new suppliers of raw materials and identify business opportunities and cooperation partners for our members who have factories in the Greater Bay Area. It also offers us a good opportunity to have face-to-face meetings with suppliers and see their products. At the show, we have found a suitable supplier of eco-friendly non-woven bags from Mainland China and decided to place an order for 50,000 pieces which will be distributed to our members.”
“Shhh Shop sells luxury hair care products and lifestyle products to both local and overseas consumers. To support our product development, I am looking for printing service, packaging materials and gifts at the International Sourcing Show. As travel restrictions are in place due to the pandemic, ISS provides a timely platform for me to have direct interactions with suppliers and see their samples. During the business networking event organised by the HKTDC, I have talked to seven exhibitors and identified a potential business partner from an Australian sourcing agency who has a representative office in Hong Kong to help me source different kinds of products that I need.”
“As a leading supplier of lighting products in Bulgaria, we offer 1,000 domestic and industrial lighting products under our brand VIVALUX. Since we are unable to visit physical fairs in Hong Kong or Mainland China, the online edition of the International Sourcing Show provides the most convenient way for us to meet new suppliers and get important industry information. We have set up 18 online meetings with lighting manufacturers all from Mainland China. As lighting products are complex, it takes 2 to 3 months for us to check prices, samples and EU regulations before we can place orders with new suppliers. We expect the total amount of our orders can be between US$10,000 and US$100.000.”
“We are a one-stop lighting solution provider for residential, commercial and industrial projects in Malaysia. As we cannot visit physical fairs under the pandemic, we are happy to attend the online version of the International Sourcing Show. This show provides an effective and user-friendly platform for us to find new suppliers of customised lighting products that can cope with the needs of our hotel customers and our business expansion into the e-commerce sector. We had online meetings with about 15 large lighting manufacturers from Dongguan, Hangzhou, Shanghai and Zhongshan in Mainland China. We’ll shortlist 40% of these suppliers and ask them for more information and samples. We plan to place a trial order worth US$5,000 with each new supplier. If everything is good, our monthly order per supplier will be worth US$45,000-50,000.”
“We are a large distributor of party goods in Russia and also own a nationwide chain of stores. We are looking for new suppliers of gift packaging and new party goods that can expand our product range. Through this online sourcing show, we got in touch with three new suppliers of paper bags, gift wrapping paper and gift boxes from Hong Kong and Mainland China. We are now comparing their prices. We expect that the amount of our new orders for party goods will be in the range of US$10,000-30,000 while that for foil balloons will be between US$50,000 and US$100,000. Backed by a powerful database of suppliers, this online show provides a very good alternative for us to find new suppliers under the pandemic.”
“GHHA is an importer and distributor of houseware, tableware and kitchenware for B2B markets in Vietnam. Our business partners include food and beverage companies. By attending online meetings during the International Sourcing Show, we hope to find new suppliers, connect with existing suppliers and look for new products. We have had business discussions with five suppliers through online meetings. We still need to know more about these suppliers and will place orders when the market in Vietnam is better. The online show provides a good opportunity for us to meet many business partners at the lowest cost amid the pandemic. The HKTDC’s Click2Match platform gives us lots of opportunities to contact potential suppliers.”
“We are one of the leading importers and distributors of photo frames, lanterns, trays, home decoration and wedding accessories in Vietnam. By using the Click2Match platform during the International Sourcing Show, we have found four potential suppliers mostly from Hong Kong and Taiwan. We are interested in their iron crafts, decoration items, cake stands, flower vases, balloons, candle holders, and so on. We haven’t placed orders yet because we need more time to check their samples and prices. I think we’ll place orders next year and the amount of our initial order will be around US$5,000-10,000.”
“Our expertise in creating, customising and producing stationery and arts & crafts products has established us as a valuable supplier in both domestic and international marketplaces. We are constantly looking for new items and new categories to expand our brand and offerings. We have identified about 2-3 potential suppliers from Mainland China and Taiwan through the International Sourcing Show. They offer night lights and creative colouring items for kids. We may place orders with about two new suppliers by the end of this year. Potential orders may be worth US$10,000-15,000 per supplier. This online show is preferable under the pandemic because it saves our money and time while keeping our buying staff healthy and safe.”
“Shinzen is a distributor and wholesaler of pet supplies and pet food in Hong Kong. As we want to add pet backpacks and pet toys to our product mix and develop new markets such as Mainland China and Southeast Asia, we are looking for new suppliers at the International Sourcing Show. The business networking session organised by the HKTDC during the show provides a fast and convenient way for me to connect with three potential suppliers of packaging materials, pet toys and pet backpacks from Hong Kong. I plan to place an order for 1,000 pet backpacks with one of the potential suppliers. I feel comfortable working with Hong Kong suppliers because they are more reliable and able to provide quality products.”
“Our company is an etailer, wholesaler and exporter of electronics products under our Eamus brand. At the International Sourcing Show, we are looking for business partners who can offer innovative and ready-made electronics products. We are very interested in hats with virus filters, chargers, and a wall-mounted work of art with built-in Bluetooth speakers from three exhibitors respectively. We’ll ask the suppliers to modify their products based on our designs and requirements. Our initial order will be 1,000-2,000 pieces per item. We are happy to visit this physical fair because it provides a good opportunity for us to meet face-to-face with suppliers to discuss cooperation opportunities and to touch real products.”
“At the International Sourcing Show, we are looking for different products such as arts and crafts, fashion and jewellery which are ideal gifts for different occasions. We are particularly interested in wooden combs, gemstone products and Chinese knots offered by three exhibitors. We’ll ask these suppliers to provide more corporate information and quotations and then discuss with our purchasing team. We are pleased to attend this physical fair because it provides an ideal platform for us to collect market intelligence and find innovative products.”
“Nordic Light Group is a Swedish company that designs and manufactures lighting products for global markets. I am looking for suppliers of lighting components, solutions and new technologies at the International Sourcing Show. The networking event organised by the HKTDC is very useful because I can expand my business connections and know more about the latest lighting technologies. I have found two potential suppliers of photocatalytic technology and signage technology. It is very likely that I’ll cooperate with them, but I need to check their quotations first.”
“Our company helps clients in Europe, India and the Middle East source electronics products, gifts and fabrics from Hong Kong. I have come to the International Sourcing Show to look for spandex and gifts for my clients. I am impressed by the beautiful designs of photo frames and photo albums offered by two suppliers here. I’ll introduce their products to one of my clients in the UK who operates chain stores. I am happy to be here because I can find good products and new suppliers and have face-to-face meetings with them.”
“Based in Hong Kong, I am an Italian fashion designer focusing on designing sophisticated women’s wear. I am going to launch a new fashion brand called Restagno in CENTRESTAGE this September. I have attended the International Sourcing Show to look for suppliers of textiles and fashion accessories, gather market intelligence and get inspiration for my fashion designs. I’ll consider cooperating with two potential suppliers of raw materials and textiles that I have found at the show. As a trading hub, Hong Kong is always a good place for me to find new suppliers.”
“The physical edition of the International Sourcing Show provides an ideal platform for us to find new suppliers of raw materials and identify business opportunities and cooperation partners for our members who have factories in the Greater Bay Area. It also offers us a good opportunity to have face-to-face meetings with suppliers and see their products. At the show, we have found a suitable supplier of eco-friendly non-woven bags from Mainland China and decided to place an order for 50,000 pieces which will be distributed to our members.”
“Shhh Shop sells luxury hair care products and lifestyle products to both local and overseas consumers. To support our product development, I am looking for printing service, packaging materials and gifts at the International Sourcing Show. As travel restrictions are in place due to the pandemic, ISS provides a timely platform for me to have direct interactions with suppliers and see their samples. During the business networking event organised by the HKTDC, I have talked to seven exhibitors and identified a potential business partner from an Australian sourcing agency who has a representative office in Hong Kong to help me source different kinds of products that I need.”
“As a leading supplier of lighting products in Bulgaria, we offer 1,000 domestic and industrial lighting products under our brand VIVALUX. Since we are unable to visit physical fairs in Hong Kong or Mainland China, the online edition of the International Sourcing Show provides the most convenient way for us to meet new suppliers and get important industry information. We have set up 18 online meetings with lighting manufacturers all from Mainland China. As lighting products are complex, it takes 2 to 3 months for us to check prices, samples and EU regulations before we can place orders with new suppliers. We expect the total amount of our orders can be between US$10,000 and US$100.000.”
“We are a one-stop lighting solution provider for residential, commercial and industrial projects in Malaysia. As we cannot visit physical fairs under the pandemic, we are happy to attend the online version of the International Sourcing Show. This show provides an effective and user-friendly platform for us to find new suppliers of customised lighting products that can cope with the needs of our hotel customers and our business expansion into the e-commerce sector. We had online meetings with about 15 large lighting manufacturers from Dongguan, Hangzhou, Shanghai and Zhongshan in Mainland China. We’ll shortlist 40% of these suppliers and ask them for more information and samples. We plan to place a trial order worth US$5,000 with each new supplier. If everything is good, our monthly order per supplier will be worth US$45,000-50,000.”
“We are a large distributor of party goods in Russia and also own a nationwide chain of stores. We are looking for new suppliers of gift packaging and new party goods that can expand our product range. Through this online sourcing show, we got in touch with three new suppliers of paper bags, gift wrapping paper and gift boxes from Hong Kong and Mainland China. We are now comparing their prices. We expect that the amount of our new orders for party goods will be in the range of US$10,000-30,000 while that for foil balloons will be between US$50,000 and US$100,000. Backed by a powerful database of suppliers, this online show provides a very good alternative for us to find new suppliers under the pandemic.”
“GHHA is an importer and distributor of houseware, tableware and kitchenware for B2B markets in Vietnam. Our business partners include food and beverage companies. By attending online meetings during the International Sourcing Show, we hope to find new suppliers, connect with existing suppliers and look for new products. We have had business discussions with five suppliers through online meetings. We still need to know more about these suppliers and will place orders when the market in Vietnam is better. The online show provides a good opportunity for us to meet many business partners at the lowest cost amid the pandemic. The HKTDC’s Click2Match platform gives us lots of opportunities to contact potential suppliers.”
“We are one of the leading importers and distributors of photo frames, lanterns, trays, home decoration and wedding accessories in Vietnam. By using the Click2Match platform during the International Sourcing Show, we have found four potential suppliers mostly from Hong Kong and Taiwan. We are interested in their iron crafts, decoration items, cake stands, flower vases, balloons, candle holders, and so on. We haven’t placed orders yet because we need more time to check their samples and prices. I think we’ll place orders next year and the amount of our initial order will be around US$5,000-10,000.”
“Our expertise in creating, customising and producing stationery and arts & crafts products has established us as a valuable supplier in both domestic and international marketplaces. We are constantly looking for new items and new categories to expand our brand and offerings. We have identified about 2-3 potential suppliers from Mainland China and Taiwan through the International Sourcing Show. They offer night lights and creative colouring items for kids. We may place orders with about two new suppliers by the end of this year. Potential orders may be worth US$10,000-15,000 per supplier. This online show is preferable under the pandemic because it saves our money and time while keeping our buying staff healthy and safe.”