Hong Kong's Merchandise Trade Volumes Surge in November 2025, Exports Up 15.4% and Imports Up 15.1%

Volume and price statistics of external merchandise trade in November 2025

Further to the external merchandise trade statistics in value terms for November 2025 released earlier on, the Census and Statistics Department (C&SD) released today (January 15) the volume and price statistics of external merchandise trade for that month.

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In November 2025, the volume of Hong Kong's total exports of goods and imports of goods increased by 15.4% and 15.1% respectively over November 2024.

Comparing the first 11 months of 2025 with the same period in 2024, the volume of Hong Kong's total exports of goods and imports of goods increased by 12.0% and 11.6% respectively.

Comparing the three-month period ending November 2025 with the preceding three months on a seasonally adjusted basis, the volume of total exports of goods and imports of goods increased by 0.3% and 2.0% respectively.

Changes in volume of external merchandise trade are derived from changes in external merchandise trade value with the effect of price changes discounted.

Comparing November 2025 with November 2024, the prices of total exports of goods and imports of goods both increased by 3.0%.

As regards price changes in the first 11 months of 2025 over the same period in 2024, the prices of total exports of goods and imports of goods both increased by 2.1%.

Price changes in external merchandise trade are reflected by changes in unit value indices of external merchandise trade, which are compiled based on average unit values or, for certain commodities, specific price data.

The terms of trade index is derived from the ratio of price index of total exports of goods to that of imports of goods. Compared with the same periods in 2024, the index remained virtually unchanged in both November 2025 and the first 11 months of 2025.

Changes in the unit value and volume of total exports of goods by main destination are shown in Table 1.

Comparing November 2025 with November 2024, increases were recorded for the total export volume to all main destinations: Vietnam (49.0%), the USA (43.8%), Taiwan (37.8%), Chinese Mainland (the Mainland) (12.9%) and India (2.7%).

Over the same period of comparison, the total export prices to all main destinations increased: Taiwan (5.2%), India (4.9%), the Mainland (3.0%), Vietnam (2.7%) and the USA (1.7%).

Changes in the unit value and volume of imports of goods by main supplier are shown in Table 2.

Comparing November 2025 with November 2024, increases were recorded for the import volume from Vietnam (92.6%) and the Mainland (22.9%). On the other hand, the import volume from Taiwan (-0.4%), Singapore (-3.8%) and Korea (-10.2%) decreased.

Over the same period of comparison, the import prices from all main suppliers increased: Singapore (5.3%), Taiwan (4.2%), Vietnam (3.6%), Korea (3.3%) and the Mainland (2.2%).

Further information

Details of the above statistics are published in the November 2025 issue of "Hong Kong Merchandise Trade Index Numbers". Users can browse and download the report at the website of the C&SD (www.censtatd.gov.hk/en/EIndexbySubject.html?pcode=B1020006&scode=230).

Enquiries on merchandise trade indices may be directed to the Trade Analysis Section of the C&SD (Tel: 2582 4918).

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Major Sports Events Committee awards "M" Mark status to "World Grand Prix 2026"

The following is issued on behalf of the Major Sports Events Committee:

The Major Sports Events Committee (MSEC) has awarded "M" Mark status to the "World Grand Prix 2026" to be held from February 3 to 8 at the Kai Tak Arena.

The Chairman of the MSEC, Mr Wilfred Ng, said today (January 28), "The 'World Grand Prix' is only open to the top 32 ranked professional players in the world, of which its level of play and excitement are beyond doubt. Hence, it has once again been awarded with 'M' Mark status. The event not only provides snooker enthusiasts with the opportunity to appreciate the performances of world-class players closely, but also further promotes the development of snooker in Hong Kong."

The "M" Mark System aims to encourage and help local National Sports Associations and private or non-government organisations to organise more major international sports events and nurture them into sustainable undertakings. Sports events meeting the assessment criteria will be considered for "M" Mark status by the MSEC. Funding support will also be provided to some events. The "M" Mark System aims to promote the development of major sports events, cultivate a sustainable sporting culture, enhance Hong Kong's image as a centre for major international sports events and bring tangible economic benefits to the community.

For details of "M" Mark events, please visit www.mevents.org.hk.

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