Hong Kong's Merchandise Trade Volumes Surge in July 2026, Exports Up 31.6% and Imports Up 23.6%

2026-09-17 16:30 Last Updated At：17:01

Volume and price statistics of external merchandise trade in July 2026

Further to the external merchandise trade statistics in value terms for July 2026 released earlier on, the Census and Statistics Department (C&SD) released today (September 17) the volume and price statistics of external merchandise trade for that month.

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In July 2026, the volume of Hong Kong's total exports of goods and imports of goods increased by 31.6% and 23.6% respectively over July 2025.

Comparing the first seven months of 2026 with the same period in 2025, the volume of Hong Kong's total exports of goods and imports of goods increased by 29.1% and 29.3% respectively.

Comparing the three-month period ending July 2026 with the preceding three months on a seasonally adjusted basis, the volume of total exports of goods increased by 0.9%, while the volume of imports of goods decreased by 4.7%.

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

Comparing July 2026 with July 2025, the prices of total exports of goods and imports of goods increased by 13.7% and 13.6% respectively.

As regards price changes in the first seven months of 2026 over the same period in 2025, the prices of total exports of goods and imports of goods increased by 8.8% and 8.5% respectively.

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 2025, the index increased by 0.1% in July 2026 and 0.3% in the first seven months of 2026.

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

Comparing July 2026 with July 2025, increases were recorded for the total export volume to Taiwan (70.3%), the USA (64.2%), Vietnam (56.4%) and Chinese Mainland (the Mainland) (34.7%). On the other hand, the total export volume to India decreased by 7.6%.

Over the same period of comparison, the total export prices to all main destinations increased: the Mainland (15.4%), the USA (14.3%), Vietnam (11.7%), Taiwan (11.5%) and India (11.0%).

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

Comparing July 2026 with July 2025, increases were recorded for the import volume from Korea (89.1%), Singapore (23.7%), the Mainland (20.1%) and Taiwan (7.3%). On the other hand, the import volume from Vietnam decreased by 7.0%.

Over the same period of comparison, the import prices from all main suppliers increased: Korea (31.3%), Taiwan (20.9%), the Mainland (14.2%), Vietnam (11.7%) and Singapore (10.2%).

Further information

Details of the above statistics are published in the July 2026 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: 3863 2599).

Hong Kong Cybersecurity Week 2026 Sub-forum Concludes, Focusing on AI Security and Emerging Cyber Threats

2026 China Cybersecurity Week Hong Kong Sub-forum explores Hong Kong's cybersecurity trends

The 2026 China Cybersecurity Week Hong Kong Sub-forum organised by the Digital Policy Office (DPO) and co-organised by the Cyber Security and Technology Crime Bureau of the Hong Kong Police Force, the Hong Kong Internet Registration Corporation Limited, and the Hong Kong Cybersecurity Professional Association, concluded smoothly today (September 17). The Sub-forum brought together over 400 industry experts and business leaders from the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area (GBA) to exchange insights on topics including AI security, emerging cybersecurity threats and the latest cyber defence technologies, and explore Hong Kong's development directions on cybersecurity.

The Secretary for Innovation, Technology and Industry, Professor Sun Dong, officiated at the forum. In his welcome remarks, Professor Sun said that as a "super connector" and a "super value-adder" linking the country with the world, Hong Kong is keeping pace with the nation in strengthening cybersecurity defence. The Chief Executive announced the First Five-Year Plan for Economic and Social Development of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (2026-2030) (Hong Kong's Five-Year Plan) and the Chief Executive's 2026 Policy Address (Policy Address) yesterday. The Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (HKSAR) Government will closely align with the strategies of the National 15th Five-Year Plan, accelerating the development of an international innovation and technology (I&T) centre, and deepening the implementation of the "AI+" initiative. Professor Sun said that it is essential to face up to the security challenges brought about by I&T in building a secure ecosystem. In face of the challenges of the new era, only by working closely with all sectors of the community can Hong Kong build a solid defence line on the path of I&T, developing Hong Kong to become a more resilient and vibrant smart city.

Deputy Director-General of the Cybersecurity Coordination Bureau of the Office of the Central Cyberspace Affairs Commission Ms Luo Fengying also officiated at the forum and delivered the opening remarks. She said that the Chinese Mainland and Hong Kong have deepened their co-operation in cybersecurity incident response, cross-boundary data flow and talent cultivation in recent years. In face of growing cybersecurity threats, she said, both sides should further strengthen interaction and collaboration to jointly enhance cybersecurity awareness among the community.

The Acting Commissioner for Digital Policy, Mr Daniel Cheung, in his keynote speech, shared the HKSAR Government's key initiatives in cybersecurity. He said that security is the prerequisite for development, while development provides the guarantee for security. The two complement each other and coexist rather than oppose one another. He said that under the guidance of the National 15th Five-Year Plan, the Policy Address and Hong Kong's Five-Year Plan, Hong Kong will continue to fully leverage its unique advantages of enjoying the strong support of the motherland and being closely connected to the world, actively integrate into the country's overall development plan, and promote the synergistic advancement of innovation and security. In addition, in response to the potential threat posed by quantum computing to existing encryption technologies, the DPO has established a dedicated governance framework and will drive the phased, secure and orderly transition to the post-quantum era for government departments and public organisations, ensuring alignment at an international pace. He called on society to work closely together in safeguarding high-quality development with high-level security, securing a steadier, longer and more brilliant I&T journey of Hong Kong.

The 2026 China Cybersecurity Week Hong Kong Sub-forum was held to align with the China Cybersecurity Week. Under the theme "Innovate with Grace, Peace in Cyberspace", the DPO collaborated with industry stakeholders to organise a series of cybersecurity awareness and public education activities, including the Hong Kong Sub-forum, the "AI x Cybersecurity Challenge", the AI-Generated Four-Panel Comic Competition and tram promotion activities. Through a two-pronged approach of professional technical exchanges and publicity programmes, the DPO hopes to enhance public awareness of cybersecurity and strengthen the overall cyber resilience of Hong Kong.

Hong Kong's Merchandise Trade Volumes Surge in July 2026, Exports Up 31.6% and Imports Up 23.6%

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