Print technologies stood side by side with gifts and camping products when the 13th Hong Kong International Printing & Packaging Fair was twinned with the Gifts & Premium event over the last four days.

More than 480 exhibitors from six countries and regions took part in the print fair with the focus strongly on packaging.

However, green printing, digital and 3D printing also drew attention, with pavilions representing the Graphic Arts Association of Hong Kong, Hunan province and Shenyang city of the mainland and Korea making their debut.

One first time exhibitor, Phan Hoang Hai from Viet Style Service Trading reported a number of buyers from locations including Australia, Canada, the Chinese mainland, Greece, Italy and Singapore.

The four-day twin fairs, which ended yesterday at Hong Kong's AsiaWorld-Expo, attracted more than 64,000 visitors from 145 countries and regions, up 3.5 per cent over last year. Some 16,000 were there for the Printing & Packaging Fair.

Organisers reported that among emerging markets, Russia, India, the Chinese mainland and ASEAN countries saw notable growth in buyer attendance, while many traditional markets, including France, Korea, Canada, Germany and the US also recorded double-digit percentage increases.

Pictured: A networking event was a highlight of the twin fairs