Hong Kong's March Exports Surge 35.8%, HKTDC Cites Global Demand and Supply Chain Resilience

The Census and Statistics Department reported on April 29, 2026, that Hong Kong's merchandise exports in March 2026 rose 35.8% year-on-year to HK$618.4 billion. For the first quarter, total exports reached HK$1,546.2 billion, a 32.0% increase over the same period last year.

Bruce Pang, Director of Research at the Hong Kong Trade Development Council (HKTDC), noted that Hong Kong's external trade continues to demonstrate clear growth momentum, primarily due to sustained global demand for electronic items and other intermediate goods integral to regional and global supply chains. He highlighted that resilient input demand from the Chinese Mainland and other ASEAN production sites, along with stable demand from major overseas markets, has provided a solid buffer against external headwinds.

Despite elevated energy prices from ongoing Middle East tensions, Pang expects Hong Kong's exports to remain steady in the near term. “Overall, we maintain a cautiously optimistic outlook for Hong Kong’s trade performance, while remaining mindful of potential volatility arising from geopolitical developments and cost pressures,” he said.

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