Cosmoprof Asia returned to Hong Kong for its 27th edition in November 2024 — and reaffirmed its place as the single biggest beauty event in the Asia-Pacific. Across two venues and four days, more than 60,000 industry professionals came to source ingredients, packaging, finished products and contract-manufacturing partners. Here is what happened, who it is for, and the links you need if you are planning to attend or exhibit.

Key takeaways

  • Cosmoprof Asia 2024 drew 60,975 attendees from 119 countries and regions, with 2,500+ exhibitors from 47 territories.
  • It runs across two venues: finished beauty at the Hong Kong Convention & Exhibition Centre (HKCEC), and the supply chain at AsiaWorld-Expo (Cosmopack Asia).
  • For OEM/ODM and private-label sourcing, Cosmopack Asia is the hall that matters most.

What is Cosmoprof Asia?

Cosmoprof Asia is the Asian edition of the global Cosmoprof network. It is organised by Cosmoprof Asia Ltd, a joint venture between BolognaFiere Group and Informa Markets, and has run in Hong Kong since 1996. The event splits into two complementary shows: Cosmoprof Asia (finished products — skincare, colour, hair care, fragrance, retail) and Cosmopack Asia (the full supply chain — ingredients, formulation, packaging, machinery, contract manufacturing and private label).

Inside the 2024 edition

The 27th edition confirmed the post-pandemic rebound was complete: 60,975 visitors, with 74% of international stakeholders travelling from outside Hong Kong, and 600+ senior executives and top buyers in the hosted-buyer programme. National pavilions, the CosmoTrends report and the Cosmoprof & Cosmopack Asia Awards anchored the show.

The lion-dance opening at AsiaWorld-Expo, home to Cosmopack Asia, on day one of the 2024 edition.
The lion-dance opening at AsiaWorld-Expo, home to Cosmopack Asia, on day one of the 2024 edition. Photo: Cosmoprof Asia (BolognaFiere – Informa Markets), official gallery.

Who exhibits — and who should go

If you are a brand owner looking for a manufacturer, Cosmopack Asia is where OEM/ODM factories, fillers and packaging suppliers from across Asia and Europe present side by side — making it one of the most efficient places in the world to shortlist and compare contract manufacturers in a few days. Retailers and distributors gravitate to the Cosmoprof halls for finished brands and private-label ranges.

Buyers at the Switzerland pavilion — national pavilions are a Cosmoprof Asia hallmark.
Buyers at the Switzerland pavilion — national pavilions are a Cosmoprof Asia hallmark. Photo: Cosmoprof Asia (BolognaFiere – Informa Markets), official gallery.

FAQ

When and where is Cosmoprof Asia held?

Every November in Hong Kong — HKCEC (Cosmoprof) and AsiaWorld-Expo (Cosmopack).

Who organises it?

Cosmoprof Asia Ltd, a BolognaFiere Group + Informa Markets joint venture.

Is it useful for finding a manufacturer?

Yes — Cosmopack Asia is dedicated to ingredients, packaging and contract manufacturing / private label.

Recap by Sophia Leung. Figures from the official Cosmoprof Asia 2024 post-show release. Photos courtesy of Cosmoprof Asia (BolognaFiere – Informa Markets); see the official photo gallery. Always confirm current dates and registration on the official site.