Jamie Matusow, Editor-in-Chief02.01.16
Cosmoprof Asia wrapped up its 20th anniversary on November 13, at the end of a three-day event at the Hong Kong Convention & Exhibition Centre—and show organizers reported record attendee and exhibitor numbers. More than 63,200 visitors from 119 countries and regions traveled to the event (up 5.5% over last year); 40,761 of these came from outside of Hong Kong (up 7% compared to 2014). A significant increase was reported in visitors from the United States and Europe, including Austria, France, Poland, Portugal and Sweden, as well as from emerging markets such as Chile, Thailand, Ukraine and Vietnam.
The number of exhibitors also increased. According to Michael Duck, director of Cosmoprof Asia Ltd, the show hosted 2,504 exhibiting companies from 46 countries, which is an increase of 6% compared to last year, with an exhibition area of more than 84,000sqm, a 3% expansion. “Every year we are witnessing a growth in the show which confirms its importance for the Asian beauty industry,” said Duck.
The number of exhibitors also increased. According to Michael Duck, director of Cosmoprof Asia Ltd, the show hosted 2,504 exhibiting companies from 46 countries, which is an increase of 6% compared to last year, with an exhibition area of more than 84,000sqm, a 3% expansion. “Every year we are witnessing a growth in the show which confirms its importance for the Asian beauty industry,” said Duck.