A brief understanding of the lighting industry in Hongkong: "self assembly" market booming;

Lighting products, of Hongkong export variety, including table lamp, bedside lamp, floor lamp and portable lamp. Other main products include wall lamp and ceiling lamp, pendant lamp, lighting equipment and decorative lamps, such as sets of lamps and Lampshades for Christmas trees. First half of 2016, total exports fell 12% year-on-year in Hongkong lighting products. During the period, while Hong Kong exports to the United States increased, but exports to the EU is pale. The characteristics of industry Hongkong lighting industry exports a variety of lighting products, generally used for residential decoration and lighting Home Furnishing. The largest export categories including portable battery operated lamps, such as flashlights, portable incandescent lamp, lantern, and outdoor sports, and / or diving with LED lights. In addition, there are many companies operating desk lamp, desk lamp, bedside lamp and floor lamp business. Other types of export include wall lamp and ceiling lamp, pendant lamp, lighting equipment and decorative lamps, such as Christmas trees with sets of lights, lampshades and so on. The lamp shade and manufacturing material is plastic, die-casting, metal, glass, ceramic and polished crystal copper etc.. Some companies also produce neon, light, signage and lighting brands for advertising or interior decoration. Most of the Hongkong lighting products manufacturers have to relocate to China mainland, Hongkong office is mainly responsible for product development, marketing and logistics support. They usually do product design, plastic injection molding, vacuum coating, enamel coating and assembly process. In view of the changing market, technology progress, Hongkong companies are mainly to respond quickly, in order to provide efficient service for customers. Many Hong Kong businessmen have further strengthened the quality assurance and environmental management system, access to ISO 9000 certification and ISO 14000 certification, respectively, internationally recognized quality management system standards and environmental management system standards. Hongkong lighting products export performance in the first half of 2016, total exports fell 12% year-on-year in Hongkong lighting products. Exports of major products, including lighting and lighting equipment, discharge lamps and battery operated portable lamps, all fell. European Union and the United States are the largest market in the list, to the two products together accounted for about half of total exports of Hongkong lighting products. In the first half of 2016, while Hong Kong exports to the United States increased, but exports to the EU is pale. Distribution channels Hongkong lighting manufacturers are mostly overseas importers and distributors of production, including Europe and the United States well-known brands. As the competition is becoming increasingly fierce, ODM has expanded beyond OEM to become the main business of Hongkong lighting company. A small number of manufacturers and traders also sell their own brands or trademarks of lighting products. Large importers and distributors of regional hardware and groceries Hongkong lighting company also sell products directly to overseas. Some companies also trade with Hongkong buyers' offices in overseas buyers. Some big companies in Hongkong more direct sales of products to large retailers in North America and Europe, such as hypermarkets, supermarkets and chain stores, and some are composed of small retailers purchasing groups or cooperatives, in order to reduce the level of distribution and related costs. In recent years, overseas importers and distributors tend to frequent a small batch orders, and delivery of goods in a relatively short period of time, to reduce the inventory. Some Hongkong companies have therefore restructured their procurement and production management systems to shorten manufacturing cycles and cost savings to meet market demand. Some large trade exhibition for Hong Kong businessmen to provide an opportunity to promote their products, for example, at the Chicago International Exhibition of household appliances and Home Furnishing (International Home and Housewares Show), Cologne International Hardware Exhibition (Cologne International Hardware Fair DIY) and Japanese household goods shopping center exhibition (Japan DIY Homecentre Show). The Hongkong International Lighting Fair, organised by the Hongkong Trade Development Council, is another important activity for Hong Kong businessmen to showcase products to overseas buyers. CEPA terms since the "mainland and Hongkong Closer Economic Partnership Arrangement" (CEPA) since the third stage implemented in January 2006, all originating in Hongkong to enter the mainland tariff free products. In accordance with established procedures, products that have not yet been set up in accordance with CEPA rules of origin will be granted zero tariff preferences upon application by the manufacturer of the Hongkong and in conformity with the agreed CEPA rules of origin. Generally, suitable for Hongkong products CEPA origin criteria include: (1) tariff changes; (2) the specific manufacturing or processing operation in Hongkong; and (3) in accordance with provisions of "ad valorem percentage", namely the product FOB (FOB) at least 30%, and the final manufacturing or processing the process is completed in Hongkong. In addition to the cost of raw materials and labour costs, the cost of product development in Hongkong can be included in the percentage. Starting in April 1, 2012, if the added value of the product in Hongkong amounts to 15% or more, the Hongkong manufacturer may calculate the cost of raw material and component parts originating from the mainland in the percentage of added value. In accordance with the relevant provisions of technology market overseas technology Hongkong company can meet most of the overseas market, including the U.S. UL/ETL certification or similar product safety regulations, and the relevant EU directives and regulations of CE safety signs. Other similar provisions have Canadian CSA security standards. As for products sold in the Chinese mainland market, they must comply with the safety and quality requirements known as "3C" (China compulsory product certification or CCC certification). On the other