Hong Kong’s reputation as the top wine market in Asia and a regional trendsetter was on display at the 2017 Hong Kong International Wine and Spirits Fair.
Hong Kong’s Wine and Dine Festival 2017 featured more than 400 wine and food booths from over 20 countries and regions as well as a large assortment of cuisines.
ATO Hong Kong supported five major trade shows in Hong Kong in 2017 that attracted more than 100,000 buyers and maximized marketing opportunities for 128 U.S. exhibitors....
In 2016, Hong Kong’s retail food sector sales rose 1.29 percent to $12.06 billion, a positive growth trend forecast to continue, especially in segments where U.S. products have strong....
As hotel and restaurant expansions continue, demand for high-quality U.S. food and beverage products by the HRI food service sector in Hong Kong is expected to remain robust.
ATO Hong Kong co-organized an U.S. artisanal cheese tasting event with U.S. Dairy Export Council on November 29, 2017, hosting over 60 guests from the food industry.
In 2017, the Hong Kong Government (HKG) confirmed that U.S. bison meat can be exported to Hong Kong with a Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) health certificate (FSIS 9060-5).
Fifteen U.S. exhibitors generated 134 serious contacts and achieved over $1 million in on-site sales and $20.8 million in 12-month projected sales as a result of their participation in Asia....
Fifteen U.S. exhibitors reported over $20 million in sales following a successful Asia Fruit Logistica 2017 trade show held in Hong Kong September 6-8.
Hong Kong’s total pork imports registered a modest two percent growth by volume from January – June, 2017, as lower demand from mainland China reduced re-export prospects for Hong Kong.