The international leather exhibition APLF Leather & Materials, held in Hong Kong from March 19 to 21, attracted 12000 visitors, with China and India topping the top ten countries with the largest number of visitors, writes Worldfootwear.com.
About 740 exhibiting companies took part in the exhibition. 18 national pavilions were presented from countries such as Australia, Brazil, China, France, Japan, Korea, India, Italy, Mexico, Pakistan, Portugal, Spain, Thailand, Turkey and the USA.
Since “China and India are the two largest economies in the Asian region with the highest projected GDP growth for 2024 and the highest levels of consumer confidence,” “this is a clear illustration that the APLF reflects the economy in the Asian region and the potential demand for supplies and products.” related to the leather and fashion sectors,” noted the event organizers.
The exhibition was complemented by a series of conferences, forums and seminars. Highlights included a workshop on deforestation and the third Global Footwear Leadership Summit, which brought together industry leaders, executives and experts to discuss the latest developments in materials, manufacturing technologies, retail strategies and consumer behavior.
The next APLF in Hong Kong is scheduled for March 12 to 14, 2025.
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