Exports from Hong Kong soared by 35.8% year-on-year to an all-time high of $61.8 billion, accelerating from a 24.7% gain in the previous month. It marked the strongest annual growth since January 2021, primarily driven by solid shipments of electrical machinery, apparatus and appliances, and electrical parts thereof (47.9% vs 30.8% in February), telecommunications and sound recording and reproducing apparatus and equipment (94.7% vs 41.5%), and power generating machinery and equipment (35.9% vs 4.4%). Meanwhile, exports slowed for office machines and automatic data processing machines (5% vs 7%), miscellaneous manufactured articles (28.4% vs 52.3%), and non-ferrous metals (175.9% vs 289.4%). Shipments to Asia grew 37.8%, led by Singapore (125%), Malaysia (62.3%), and Thailand (61.7%). Other key destinations included the USA (80.8%) and the Netherlands (37.1%). In contrast, exports declined to the UK (-29.1%). source: Census and Statistics Department, Hong Kong

Exports YoY in Hong Kong increased to 35.80 percent in March from 24.70 percent in February of 2026. Exports YoY in Hong Kong averaged 12.03 percent from 1953 until 2026, reaching an all time high of 70.60 percent in April of 1956 and a record low of -39.30 percent in September of 1953. This page includes a chart with historical data for Hong Kong Exports YoY. Hong Kong Exports YoY - data, historical chart, forecasts and calendar of releases - was last updated on May of 2026.



Calendar GMT Reference Actual Previous Consensus TEForecast
2026-03-26 08:30 AM
Exports YoY
Feb 24.7% 33.8%
2026-04-28 08:30 AM
Exports YoY
Mar 35.8% 24.7%
2026-05-28 08:30 AM
Exports YoY
Apr 35.8%


Related Last Previous Unit Reference
Balance of Trade -89084.00 -64151.00 HKD Million Mar 2026
Capital Flows 132357.00 134420.00 HKD Million Dec 2025
Current Account 93872.00 94896.00 HKD Million Dec 2025
Current Account to GDP 12.20 13.10 percent of GDP Dec 2025
Exports 618401.00 408795.00 HKD Million Mar 2026
Exports YoY 35.80 24.70 percent Mar 2026
External Debt 16054289.00 15746080.00 HKD Million Dec 2025
Foreign Direct Investment 20873.43 20783.30 HKD Billion Dec 2025
Imports 707484.00 472946.00 HKD Million Mar 2026
Imports YoY 41.20 29.90 percent Mar 2026
Terms of Trade 100.20 99.60 points Feb 2026
Tourist Arrivals 5141714.00 4811700.00 Feb 2026


Hong Kong Exports YoY
Hong Kong has an export oriented economy with 99 percent of shipments coming from re-exports. Major exports are electrical machinery, apparatus and appliances which accounts for 36 percent of total shipments. Other exports include: telecommunications and sound equipment (20 percent); office and automatic data processing machines (10 percent); miscellaneous manufactured articles (5 percent) and non-metallic mineral manufactures (5 percent). Main export partners are China (40 percent), the United States (8 percent), Vietnam (6 percent), Singapore (5 percent), Taiwan and Macau.
Actual Previous Highest Lowest Dates Unit Frequency
35.80 24.70 70.60 -39.30 1953 - 2026 percent Monthly

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Hong Kong Exports Hit Record Peak
Exports from Hong Kong soared by 35.8% year-on-year to an all-time high of $61.8 billion, accelerating from a 24.7% gain in the previous month. It marked the strongest annual growth since January 2021, primarily driven by solid shipments of electrical machinery, apparatus and appliances, and electrical parts thereof (47.9% vs 30.8% in February), telecommunications and sound recording and reproducing apparatus and equipment (94.7% vs 41.5%), and power generating machinery and equipment (35.9% vs 4.4%). Meanwhile, exports slowed for office machines and automatic data processing machines (5% vs 7%), miscellaneous manufactured articles (28.4% vs 52.3%), and non-ferrous metals (175.9% vs 289.4%). Shipments to Asia grew 37.8%, led by Singapore (125%), Malaysia (62.3%), and Thailand (61.7%). Other key destinations included the USA (80.8%) and the Netherlands (37.1%). In contrast, exports declined to the UK (-29.1%).
2026-04-28
Hong Kong Exports Rise 24.7% in February
Exports from Hong Kong soared 24.7% year-on-year to $408.8 billion in February 2026, following a 33.8% increase in the previous month. This was largely driven by increased sales of electrical machinery, apparatus and appliances, and electrical parts thereof (41.5%), telecommunications and sound recording and reproducing apparatus and equipment (41.5%), non-ferrous metals (289.4%), miscellaneous manufactured articles (52.3%), and articles of apparel and clothing accessories (23.1%). The only decline was seen in professional, scientific, and controlling instruments and apparatus (-9.6%). Exports recorded the largest gains to Malaysia (121.9%), Singapore (69.8%), Thailand (36.9%), the US (38.8%), Taiwan (33.4%), and Mainland China (21.9%).
2026-03-26
Hong Kong Exports Hit New Record High
Exports from Hong Kong surged by 33.8% year-on-year to a record high of $520.6 billion in January 2026, accelerating from a 26.1% increase in the previous month. This marked the strongest annual growth since January 2021, with expansion recorded across most major commodity categories. Sales increased the most for electrical machinery, apparatus and appliances, and electrical parts thereof (39.4%), followed by telecommunications and sound recording and reproducing apparatus and equipment (51.9%), office machines and automatic data processing machines (25.4%), and miscellaneous manufactured articles (25.9%). The only decline was seen in machinery specialized for particular industries (-46.9%). By destination, exports to Mainland China jumped by 40.6%, while those to the USA rose by 23.3% and shipments to Vietnam increased by 31%. However, exports to India fell by 18%.
2026-02-27


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