The Hong Kong Toys and Games Fair, organized by the Hong Kong Trade Development Council (TDC), was held from 10 - 13 January 2006 at the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre. As world's second largest toys fair, the Fair featured a wide range of toys and games from over 1,930 exhibitors.

The exhibitors came from 37 countries and regions, including group pavilions from the Chinese mainland, Germany, Italy, Pakistan, Spain, Taiwan and Thailand, and new suppliers from British Virgin Island, Czech Republic, New Zealand, Macedonia, the United Arab Emirates and Sri Lanka.

Mr. Jeffrey Lam, Chairman of TDC's Toys Advisory Committee commented that despite strong challenges Hong Kong toys industry has managed to diversify its business with innovation and flexibility.

Although traditional toys have become less popular, the demand for video games, intellectual and electronic toys are growing in Europe and US. Hence, Hong Kong's toys exports increased by 4% to around US$9.5 billion in the first 11 months in 2005, with major markets including Japan, Germany and Italy showing double-digit growth.

Two product zones, namely Candy Toys and Paper Toys, had been newly introduced at the fair this year to meet changing patterns of demand. They also created opportunities for Hong Kong traders to expand their businesses in those areas.

Baby toys are increasingly well received by markets worldwide as consumers spend more on their children. Over 120 companies exhibited at the Baby Toys and Products Section.

Other sections such as Magic Section, Hobby Goods Section, and the Outdoor & Sporting Items Section also witnessed expansion. These unique sectors continued to showcase specialty items and products geared to buyers with different interests. For example, the Hobby Goods Section featured toys and games targeting adult consumers, such as chess games, puzzles, miniatures and collectibles.

A series of seminars covering a range of topics were held during the fair period. Industry experts shared their insights on "Care Process", "Custom-Trade Partnership Against Terrorism", "Toys Market in Poland & Russia", "Stationery Market & Colour Trends" as well as "Credit Management".

The Hong Kong International Stationery Fair was held concurrently at the HKCEC. Jointly organised by TDC and Messe Frankfurt (HK) Ltd, the fair featured over 260 exhibitors of stationery and office equipment from 13 countries and regions, including pavilions from the Chinese mainland, Korea, Taiwan and Thailand. TDC organised around 100 buying missions and invited over 3,600 key buyers from Europe, America, Asia- Pacific and various emerging markets to visit the two fairs.