FAQ: 33rd Hong Kong International Optical Fair 2025

What is the Hong Kong International Optical Fair and when is it happening?

The 33rd Hong Kong International Optical Fair is a major international eyewear exhibition organized by the Hong Kong Trade Development Council and co-organized by the Hong Kong Optical Manufacturers Association, taking place from November 5 to 7, 2025 at the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre.

How many exhibitors are participating and from which countries?

The fair will feature over 660 exhibitors from 19 countries and regions, including first-time participants from Indonesia, Russia, and Vietnam, alongside representatives from France, Germany, Italy, Spain, Switzerland, the UK, US, Japan, Korea, Singapore, Thailand, and various Chinese regions.

What is the theme of this year’s Optical Fair?

This year’s fair is themed ‘Bright Eyes - New Horizons’ and showcases products encompassing smart technology, healthcare, senior-oriented designs, and sustainable elements, reflecting global eyewear market trends.

What are the key highlights and special features of this year’s fair?

Key highlights include the debut of the ASEAN Pavilion and Zhejiang Pavilion, the Brand Name Gallery featuring over 200 international brands, the Hong Kong International Optometric Symposium on senior vision care, and the 25th Hong Kong Eyewear Design Competition themed ‘Blending Tradition and Technology’.

Why is this event significant for Hong Kong’s eyewear industry?

The event reinforces Hong Kong’s role as an international trading hub and demonstrates the industry’s strengths in design, technology, and quality, with Hong Kong’s eyewear exports reaching HK$13.7 billion in the first eight months of 2025.

What are Hong Kong’s main export markets for eyewear products?

The European Union, United States, and Chinese Mainland are Hong Kong’s top three export markets for spectacles, lenses, and frames, with exports to the mainland surging 23% year-on-year.

What special pavilions and exhibitions will be featured?

The fair will feature ten group pavilions including the Hong Kong Optical Manufacturers Association, Chinese Mainland delegations from Danyang, Zhejiang and Yingtan, Taiwan, Japan, Korea, and the new ASEAN Pavilion showcasing Halal-certified eyewear from Indonesia.

What educational and professional events are part of the fair?

The Hong Kong International Optometric Symposium will gather experts from Hong Kong, Australia, Singapore, and the UK to share latest developments in senior vision care, along with seminars, eyewear parades, and other events highlighting creative thinking and technological achievements.

Who are the main organizers of the Hong Kong International Optical Fair?

The fair is organized by the Hong Kong Trade Development Council (HKTDC) and co-organized by the Hong Kong Optical Manufacturers Association, with Jenny Koo serving as Acting Executive Director of HKTDC.

What makes this year’s fair particularly innovative or noteworthy?

This year’s fair demonstrates breakthroughs in function and aesthetics with a focus on smart technology, healthcare applications, senior-oriented designs, sustainable elements, and cultural sensitivity through products like Halal-certified eyewear, showcasing the industry’s awareness of market diversity.