Global Sources Hong Kong Shows Phase II opens today with 2,100+ suppliers, 160,000 new products

Why it matters

Phase II of the Global Sources Hong Kong Shows opened today (Oct 18) at AsiaWorld-Expo, running four days through Oct 21. About 160,000 new products are on show across four themes, and the fair debuts Asia's first B2B used-smartphone trading zone, reflecting the growing momentum of the global pre-owned smartphone market.

Full report

This edition brings together more than 2,100 Asian suppliers across 4,000-plus booths, under four themes: Mobile Electronics, Smart Home, Security & Home Appliances, Lifestyle Electronics, and Sports & Outdoor. Highlights include the "Global Mobile Exchange Pavilion" co-organized with the Hong Kong International Communication Electronics Chamber (nearly 60 exhibitors, including Aihuishou, Zhuanzhuan and ecoATM); Tencent debuts with its AI office assistant WorkBuddy and ecosystem partners; and an AI Agent Summit runs alongside with 100-plus industry, investment and tech leaders.

Market context

IDC data cited in the release: global used-smartphone shipments reached 225.7 million units in 2024, with a projected compound annual growth rate of 4.9% through 2029.

Source

Based on the official Global Sources press release (distributed via PRNewswire) and an Asia News Today reprint. A company press release is the organizer's own information; readers should exercise their own judgment.