Construction output for first quarter of 2026
The total gross value of construction works (GVCW) performed by main contractors in the first quarter of 2026 increased by 2.9% in nominal terms over a year earlier to $72.7 billion, according to the provisional results of the Quarterly Survey of Construction Output released today (June 11) by the Census and Statistics Department (C&SD).
After discounting the effect of price changes, the provisional results showed that the total GVCW performed by main contractors increased by 1.0% in real terms over the same period. GVCW in real terms is derived by deflating the corresponding nominal value with an appropriate price index to the price level in the base period of 2000.
Analysed by type of construction works, the GVCW performed at private sector sites totalled $16.5 billion in the first quarter of 2026, down by 15.9% in nominal terms compared with a year earlier. In real terms, it decreased by 18.2%. The GVCW performed at public sector sites increased by 17.8% in nominal terms over a year earlier to $35.9 billion in the first quarter of 2026. In real terms, it increased by 14.1%.
The GVCW performed by main contractors at locations other than construction sites amounted to $20.4 billion in the first quarter of 2026, down by 1.3% in nominal terms compared with a year earlier. In real terms, however, it increased by 1.8%. Construction works at locations other than construction sites included minor new construction activities and decoration, repair and maintenance for buildings; and electrical equipment installation and maintenance works at locations other than construction sites.
Analysed by major end-use group, the GVCW performed at construction sites in respect of residential buildings projects amounted to $22.5 billion in the first quarter of 2026, up by 7.6% in nominal terms over a year earlier. Over the same period, the GVCW performed at construction sites in respect of transport projects down by 7.4% in nominal terms to $8.1 billion in the first quarter of 2026.
On a seasonally adjusted quarter-to-quarter basis, the GVCW performed by main contractors increased by 6.6% in nominal terms and 6.1% in real terms in the first quarter of 2026 compared with the fourth quarter of 2025.
Table 1 shows the provisional figures on the GVCW performed by main contractors in the first quarter of 2026. Tables 2 and 3 show the revised figures for the whole year of 2025 and the fourth quarter of 2025 respectively.
Owing to the widespread sub-contracting practices in the construction industry, a construction company can be a main contractor for one contract and a sub-contractor for another contract at the same time. The GVCW performed by main contractors covers only those projects in which the construction company takes the role of a main contractor, but not projects in which it takes only the role of a sub-contractor. However, sub-contractors' contribution to projects should have been included in the GVCW performed by main contractors for whom they worked.
The classification in the construction sector follows the Hong Kong Standard Industrial Classification Version 2.0, which is used in various economic surveys for classifying economic units into different industry classes.
More detailed statistics are given in the "Report on the Quarterly Survey of Construction Output". Users can browse and download this publication at the website of the C&SD (www.censtatd.gov.hk/en/EIndexbySubject.html?pcode=B1090002&scode=330).
For enquiries about the survey results, please contact the Construction and Miscellaneous Services Statistics Section of the C&SD (Tel: 3903 6965; email: building@censtatd.gov.hk).
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CHP investigates Mpox case imported from Thailand
The Centre for Health Protection (CHP) of the Department of Health (DH) said today (June 11) that it is investigating an imported Mpox (also known as Monkeypox) case, and urged high-risk target groups to receive Mpox vaccinations. Meanwhile, the public is advised to be vigilant and avoid close physical contact with individuals suspected of contracting Mpox.
Case information
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The case involves a 26-year-old male who arrived in Hong Kong on June 6. He developed a fever and rash on his lower body on June 7 and attended the Accident and Emergency Department of Kwong Wah Hospital on June 9 for medical attention. He was admitted for isolation treatment on the same day. His specimen tested positive for monkeypox virus upon laboratory testing by the CHP's Public Health Laboratory Services Branch. The patient is currently in stable condition.
The CHP's epidemiological investigation revealed that the patient stayed overseas throughout the entire incubation period (May 17 to June 6). He resides abroad and travelled to Thailand from May 19 to June 6. According to the patient, he engaged in high-risk activities with strangers in Thailand. The patient had no high-risk activities after arriving in Hong Kong on June 6. The CHP will report the case to the World Health Organization and the health authorities in Thailand.
Follow-up on the "Hutong" cases
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Regarding the recent Mpox cases with epidemiological linkages with "Hutong", the CHP has been actively following up and conducting investigations. Over 300 individuals who have visited the premises on or after May 1 have been successfully contacted. Five confirmed cases with epidemiological links to "Hutong" have been identified so far (including the first two cases notified by the authorities on the Chinese Mainland). The individuals do not know each other and all of them have engaged in high-risk activities with strangers on the premises. The CHP again urges anyone who has visited the premises on or after May 1 to call the CHP's designated Mpox telephone hotline (2125 2373), so that the CHP can provide health assessments and advice. The hotline operates daily from 9am to 6pm. As investigations are still ongoing, the premises has been closed temporarily starting from May 26.
Furthermore, the CHP has collaborated with the Hong Kong AIDS Foundation to launch an outreach Mpox vaccination activity at the organisation's service centre in Mong Kok since last Saturday (June 6) until next Wednesday (June 17). Eligible high-risk groups (especially men who have sex with men) can make an appointment on the organisation's website.
Since 2022, Hong Kong has recorded a total of 91 Mpox cases (73 local cases and 18 imported cases), including the above-mentioned case. All patients were males. Epidemiological investigations revealed that most cases had high-risk sexual behaviour, including having sex with strangers or having sex without wearing condoms.
Mpox vaccine
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The Mpox vaccine can prevent infection and severe disease. The DH provides Mpox vaccination services for highrisk groups. The following high-risk target groups are eligible for Mpox vaccinations on a voluntary basis:
- individuals with high-risk sexual practices, e.g. having multiple sexual partners, sex workers, or having a history of sexually transmitted infection within the past 12 months;
- healthcare workersresponsible forcaring forpatients with confirmed Mpox;
- laboratory personnel working with zoonotic pox viruses; and
- animal care personnel with high risk of exposure in caseof Mpox occurrences in animals in Hong Kong.
High-risk target groups can receive Mpox walk-in vaccinations at any of the DH's Social Hygiene Service Clinics (SocHS) (namely Chai Wan SocHS, Wan Chai Male SocHS, Wan Chai Female SocHS, Yau Ma Tei Male SocHS, Yau Ma Tei Female SocHS, Yung Fung Shee SocHS, Fanling SocHS and Tuen Mun SocHS) and the DH's Yau Ma Tei Integrated Treatment Centre, without prior appointments.
Meanwhile, the DH's Kowloon Bay Integrated Treatment Centre and the Hospital Authority's Special Medical Clinics at Queen Elizabeth Hospital and Princess Margaret Hospital also provide Mpox vaccination services for their clients.
Mpox is not transmitted through respiratory droplets or aerosols in general, and transmission would not occur through social contact. The CHP reminds the public, especially those at higher risks of exposure, to take precautions and avoid close physical contact with persons or animals suspected of being infected. They should seek medical attention as soon as possible if they experience relevant symptoms, including rash, fever, chills, swollen lymph nodes, exhaustion, muscle pain, and severe headaches. They should not engage in activities with others that may involve contact with skin rash or body fluids.
For more details, please visit the CHP's page on Mpox and Mpox Vaccination Programme.
The Centre for Health Protection, Photo source: reference image
