Hong Kong recorded year-on-year increases in both exports and imports last month, with the outflow to almost all major markets seeing a sharp surge, the government said.

Figures released by the Census and Statistics Department on Thursday showed that the value of total exports of goods increased by 53 percent over a year earlier to HK$667.9 billion in August.

This came after a year-on-year increase of 50.7 percent in July.

The value of imports also increased by 60 percent over a year earlier to HK$739.1 billion, compared with a year-on-year rise of 41 percent in July.

In the first eight months of the year, Hong Kong saw a 42.5 percent rise in the value of total exports compared with the same period in 2025 while imports were up by 43.2 percent.

A trade deficit of HK$371.2 billion, equivalent to 7.2 percent of the imports value, was recorded during the period.

A government spokesman said Hong Kong’s merchandise exports continued to surge amid robust demand for AI-related electronic products.

“Exports to almost all major markets increased markedly,” he said.

“Looking ahead, sustained global demand for AI-related electronic products is expected to continue to support Hong Kong's merchandise trade performance in the near term.

“Nonetheless, given the geopolitical tensions in the Middle East and continued protectionist trade measures among major advanced economies, the external environment remains uncertain and warrants close monitoring.”




Edited by Tony Sabine