Date: November 4-6, 2009
* Wednesday and Thursday, November 4 and 5, open to trade only
* Friday, November 6, open to trade & public

Venue: Hong Kong Convention & Exhibition Center

The wine market in Hong Kong is growing rapidly.  On February 27, 2008, the Hong Kong Government (HKG) abolished its 40% excise duty on wine.  The market has responded favorably to the wine duty exemption.  From March to December 2008, the total value of imported wine reached US$335 million, representing an increase of 82% over the same period in 2007.

The Hong Kong Government is committed to developing Hong Kong as a regional hub for wine distribution and trading.  Opportunities for U.S. companies include:

• Wine trading
• Wine related tourism
• Training and education on wine appreciation and culture
• Technology and services related to transportation, storage and display of wine

Interested U.S. companies should make use of the Hong Kong International Wine & Spirits Fair 2009 to explore the Hong Kong market.

Additional information on the show is available from this web site: http://hkwinefair.hktdc.com/fair_dtl/detail.htm

Please fill out the online registration form below if the growing Hong Kong wine market interests you.