This wine show held in Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Center from November 4th to November 6th this year is themed by “Gourmet and Health”. The show is sponsored by Hong Kong Trade Development Council and supported by Hong Kong Food Council, Hong Kong Food, Beverage& Groceries Institute and Hong Kong Professional Sommelier Association.
The exhibits include alcoholic beverages, grape wines, beers, champagne, rice wine, vodka, cocktail, tequila, whiskey and other wine. There also will display some wine apparatus and glass products.
The wine show was first held in 2008, and created brilliant results. A total of 8,758 buyers from 55 countries and regions and 10,096 public persons attend. And over 90% of exhibitors and buyers satisfied with the results achieved in 2008 and said 2010 will participate in 2010 show again.
Hong Kong SAR Government abolished the tax on wine. This made Hong Kong become the only one economic system that with no tax on wine in the world and enhanced the Hong Kong status as an Asia’s leading wine trading and distribution hub.
From January to November 2008, Hong Kong’s wine imports had jumped by 82.5% compared with the same period in 2007. It is predicted that, the total wine consumption of Asian market (excluding Japan) will be doubled to 17 billion U.S. dollars by 2012, with an annual growth rate at 10%–20%. Mainland China and Hong Kong accounted for more than 60% of Asian wine market share becoming the world’s eighth largest market.
Hong Kong does not produce wine and spirits, so it will try to support the promotion of wine companies around the world without discrimination. So, Hong Kong is definitely the best location for this annual event.
This Hong Kong International Wine Show is a unique opportunity for dinner wine spirits to find out the tastes of the market and test consumer reaction to new products. Seamless link between Hong Kong and the world makes operators and consumers contact directly and get more far-reaching benefits.
If you want to expand the potential lucrative wine market, to participate in Hong Kong International Wine Show is your best way.
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