Cosmoprof Asia, held at the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre from November 9-11, 2011, has reported positive growth in all aspects.

This 16th edition of the exhibition was the largest ever with 68,000 sqm of exhibition space (up 18% on the 2010 edition), hosting 1,780 exhibitors (up 9 % on 2010) from 42 countries and regions, of which 477 were first-time exhibitors (27% of the total) making their debut at the event. The total number of visits for the three days was over 48,500 (up 8% on 2010) with a record in international attendance: almost 30,000 visits (up 14% on 2010) with the increase coming mostly from Australia, Brazil, Mainland China, France, Germany, Italy, Japan, Korea, Middle East, Russia, Turkey and USA.

“It’s very encouraging to see the general growth of visitor attendance particularly from the international side in a time of uncertain economy. It gives strong evidence that Cosmoprof Asia is the definitive event for industry professionals,” said Michael Duck, executive vice president of UBM Asia Ltd, manager of the show.