Summary
- Exports
- $144billion
- Imports
- $682.1billion
- Trade balance
- -$538billion
Products
What it exports
Gold (24.8%) and cameras and broadcast equipment (9.9%) together make up 34.7% of its exports.
What it imports
Microchips (32.7%) and gold (9.6%) together make up 42.3% of its imports.
By Harmonized System chapter (96)
| Chapter | Exports | Imports |
|---|---|---|
| 71 · Gems and precious metals | $51.4 billion | $111 billion |
| 85 · Electrical and electronic equipment | $40.4 billion | $365.9 billion |
| 84 · Mechanical machinery | $20.8 billion | $79.3 billion |
| 90 · Precision and medical instruments | $3.3 billion | $12.4 billion |
| 08 · Fruit and nuts | $2.2 billion | $2.2 billion |
| 39 · Plastics | $1.7 billion | $6.3 billion |
| 91 · Watches and clocks | $1.3 billion | $6.5 billion |
| 87 · Vehicles | $1.2 billion | $3.4 billion |
| 72 · Iron and steel | $1.1 billion | $2.4 billion |
| 30 · Pharmaceuticals | $976 million | $3.6 billion |
| 70 · Glass | $915 million | $1.4 billion |
| 62 · Woven clothing | $909 million | $3.8 billion |
| 95 · Toys and sports gear | $838 million | $2.2 billion |
| 29 · Organic chemicals | $764 million | $997 million |
| 03 · Fish and seafood | $761 million | $2.3 billion |
| 61 · Knitted clothing | $751 million | $4.5 billion |
| 02 · Meat and offal | $736 million | $3 billion |
| 21 · Food preparations | $665 million | $2 billion |
| 28 · Inorganic chemicals | $636 million | $638 million |
| 97 · Art and antiques | $636 million | $5.2 billion |
| 60 · Knitted fabric | $552 million | $558 million |
| 96 · Other manufactured goods | $542 million | $606 million |
| 58 · Special fabrics and lace | $508 million | $393 million |
| 22 · Beverages and spirits | $492 million | $2.9 billion |
| 73 · Iron and steel products | $475 million | $2.1 billion |
| 64 · Footwear | $463 million | $2 billion |
| 04 · Dairy, eggs and honey | $445 million | $1.2 billion |
| 74 · Copper | $442 million | $1.2 billion |
| 89 · Ships and boats | $440 million | $1.4 billion |
| 19 · Baked goods and cereal products | $416 million | $1.1 billion |
| 48 · Paper and paperboard | $411 million | $1.4 billion |
| 94 · Furniture and lighting | $408 million | $1.4 billion |
| 83 · Miscellaneous metal goods | $397 million | $590 million |
| 24 · Tobacco | $391 million | $802 million |
| 27 · Oil, gas and coal | $369 million | $15.2 billion |
| 49 · Books and printed matter | $364 million | $617 million |
| 76 · Aluminum | $358 million | $1.8 billion |
| 33 · Perfumes and cosmetics | $358 million | $5.1 billion |
| 42 · Leather goods and bags | $336 million | $3.5 billion |
| 38 · Miscellaneous chemicals | $258 million | $1.1 billion |
| 40 · Rubber | $235 million | $509 million |
| 52 · Cotton | $216 million | $280 million |
| 59 · Coated and technical textiles | $214 million | $371 million |
| 32 · Dyes, paints and tanning agents | $209 million | $579 million |
| 88 · Aircraft and spacecraft | $179 million | $2.8 billion |
| 54 · Synthetic filaments | $164 million | $276 million |
| 55 · Synthetic staple fibers | $154 million | $158 million |
| 82 · Tools and cutlery | $152 million | $265 million |
| 69 · Ceramics | $140 million | $237 million |
| 56 · Felt, nonwovens and rope | $128 million | $145 million |
| 63 · Home textiles and used clothing | $120 million | $264 million |
| 41 · Hides and leather | $116 million | $400 million |
| 47 · Wood pulp | $113 million | $210 million |
| 26 · Ores and slag | $98 million | $307 million |
| 92 · Musical instruments | $85 million | $109 million |
| 51 · Wool | $79 million | $185 million |
| 34 · Soap and cleaning products | $79 million | $442 million |
| 05 · Other animal products | $74 million | $671 million |
| 68 · Stone, plaster and cement articles | $74 million | $500 million |
| 16 · Prepared meat and fish | $61 million | $1.4 billion |
| 15 · Fats and oils | $60 million | $259 million |
| 44 · Wood | $60 million | $353 million |
| 20 · Preserved fruit and vegetables | $57 million | $432 million |
| 25 · Salt, stone and cement | $55 million | $485 million |
| 37 · Photographic goods | $54 million | $266 million |
| 79 · Zinc | $53 million | $113 million |
| 10 · Cereals | $50 million | $257 million |
| 35 · Glues, starches and enzymes | $45 million | $322 million |
| 81 · Other base metals | $41 million | $229 million |
| 75 · Nickel | $40 million | $125 million |
| 18 · Cocoa and chocolate | $38 million | $395 million |
| 86 · Railway equipment | $38 million | $331 million |
| 65 · Hats | $33 million | $95 million |
| 12 · Oilseeds and grains | $31 million | $232 million |
| 67 · Feathers and artificial flowers | $30 million | $57 million |
| 17 · Sugar and sweets | $30 million | $289 million |
| 53 · Other plant fibers | $30 million | $48 million |
| 80 · Tin | $26 million | $41 million |
| 43 · Fur and fur goods | $25 million | $69 million |
| 09 · Coffee, tea and spices | $23 million | $223 million |
| 31 · Fertilizers | $22 million | $23 million |
| 93 · Weapons and ammunition | $18 million | $24 million |
| 11 · Milling products and malt | $15 million | $168 million |
| 57 · Carpets and rugs | $14 million | $39 million |
| 07 · Vegetables | $14 million | $1.2 billion |
| 36 · Explosives and matches | $13 million | $13 million |
| 13 · Gums and plant extracts | $11 million | $79 million |
| 66 · Umbrellas and canes | $9 million | $12 million |
| 23 · Animal feed and food waste | $8 million | $243 million |
| 50 · Silk | $7 million | $16 million |
| 78 · Lead | $3 million | $19 million |
| 01 · Live animals | $3 million | $1.5 billion |
| 46 · Wicker and basketware | $2 million | $11 million |
| 45 · Cork | $2 million | $963 thousand |
| 14 · Other plant products | $861 thousand | $18 million |
| 06 · Live plants and flowers | $377 thousand | $31 million |
Trading partners
China is its main destination (22.1% of exports) and source (40.6% of imports).
Who it sells to
| Partner | Value (USD billions) | Share | Mode |
|---|---|---|---|
| China | 31.8 | 22.1% | Land |
| Vietnam | 19.7 | 13.7% | Sea |
| United Arab Emirates | 14.5 | 10.1% | Air |
| Thailand | 6.7 | 4.7% | Air |
| Switzerland | 6.1 | 4.2% | Air |
| United Kingdom | 6 | 4.2% | Air |
| Netherlands | 5.9 | 4.1% | Air |
| Singapore | 4.2 | 3% | Air |
| United States | 4.1 | 2.8% | Air |
| Malaysia | 3.6 | 2.5% | Air |
Who it buys from
| Partner | Value (USD billions) | Share | Mode |
|---|---|---|---|
| China | 277 | 40.6% | Land |
| Taiwan | 69.6 | 10.2% | Air |
| Singapore | 51.6 | 7.6% | Air |
| South Korea | 36.6 | 5.4% | Air |
| Japan | 34.9 | 5.1% | Air |
| United States | 26.9 | 3.9% | Air |
| Malaysia | 21.1 | 3.1% | Air |
| Vietnam | 21 | 3.1% | Air |
| United Arab Emirates | 19.7 | 2.9% | Air |
| Switzerland | 13.1 | 1.9% | Air |
Overview 1995–2024
In 2024, Hong Kong accounted for 0.63% of world exports, compared with 1.5% in 1995.
Exports and imports
Exports grew 94% since 1995
USD billions (current). Bars: trade balance (green surplus, red deficit).
- Exports 144
- Imports 682
- Balance -538
Source: CEPII BACI
Show the numbers
| Year | Exports | Imports | Trade balance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1995 | $74.1 billion | $197.9 billion | -$123.7 billion |
| 1996 | $67.9 billion | $198.1 billion | -$130.2 billion |
| 1997 | $66.9 billion | $217.7 billion | -$150.9 billion |
| 1998 | $64.4 billion | $186.7 billion | -$122.3 billion |
| 1999 | $65.8 billion | $181.3 billion | -$115.5 billion |
| 2000 | $68.3 billion | $218.9 billion | -$150.6 billion |
| 2001 | $65 billion | $206.8 billion | -$141.8 billion |
| 2002 | $68.1 billion | $217.3 billion | -$149.2 billion |
| 2003 | $70.1 billion | $245.6 billion | -$175.5 billion |
| 2004 | $78.6 billion | $282.2 billion | -$203.7 billion |
| 2005 | $81.4 billion | $310 billion | -$228.6 billion |
| 2006 | $88.1 billion | $347.5 billion | -$259.4 billion |
| 2007 | $94.7 billion | $395.8 billion | -$301.1 billion |
| 2008 | $98.8 billion | $417.3 billion | -$318.4 billion |
| 2009 | $78.7 billion | $365.5 billion | -$286.8 billion |
| 2010 | $92.9 billion | $462 billion | -$369 billion |
| 2011 | $124.1 billion | $537.2 billion | -$413.1 billion |
| 2012 | $136 billion | $574.6 billion | -$438.6 billion |
| 2013 | $154.2 billion | $637.5 billion | -$483.4 billion |
| 2014 | $142.5 billion | $608.3 billion | -$465.8 billion |
| 2015 | $107 billion | $582.8 billion | -$475.7 billion |
| 2016 | $119.9 billion | $559.4 billion | -$439.5 billion |
| 2017 | $112.8 billion | $635.4 billion | -$522.6 billion |
| 2018 | $111.7 billion | $642.8 billion | -$531.1 billion |
| 2019 | $111.7 billion | $584.8 billion | -$473.2 billion |
| 2020 | $123.3 billion | $577.6 billion | -$454.3 billion |
| 2021 | $124.7 billion | $707.9 billion | -$583.2 billion |
| 2022 | $113.1 billion | $653.9 billion | -$540.8 billion |
| 2023 | $99 billion | $650.3 billion | -$551.2 billion |
| 2024 | $144 billion | $682.1 billion | -$538 billion |
World rank
Hong Kong fell from 19th to 36th among the world's exporters
Rank among 222 countries by export value (1st at the top).
- 19th in 1995
- 36th in 2024
Source: CEPII BACI
Show the numbers
| Year | Rank |
|---|---|
| 1995 | 19th |
| 1996 | 20th |
| 1997 | 20th |
| 1998 | 20th |
| 1999 | 22nd |
| 2000 | 25th |
| 2001 | 25th |
| 2002 | 26th |
| 2003 | 29th |
| 2004 | 29th |
| 2005 | 31st |
| 2006 | 33rd |
| 2007 | 33rd |
| 2008 | 39th |
| 2009 | 35th |
| 2010 | 36th |
| 2011 | 36th |
| 2012 | 33rd |
| 2013 | 30th |
| 2014 | 33rd |
| 2015 | 35th |
| 2016 | 33rd |
| 2017 | 34th |
| 2018 | 37th |
| 2019 | 36th |
| 2020 | 33rd |
| 2021 | 36th |
| 2022 | 40th |
| 2023 | 43rd |
| 2024 | 36th |
What it sells
Gems and precious metals became its top export group: from 4% to 36%
% of exports by Harmonized System chapter.
- Other 15%
- Vehicles 1%
- Watches and clocks 1%
- Plastics 1%
- Fruit and nuts 2%
- Precision and medical instruments 2%
- Mechanical machinery 14%
- Electrical and electronic equipment 28%
- Gems and precious metals 36%
Source: CEPII BACI
Show the numbers
| Chapter | 1995 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|
| Gems and precious metals | 3.8% | 35.7% |
| Electrical and electronic equipment | 26% | 28% |
| Mechanical machinery | 10.3% | 14.5% |
| Precision and medical instruments | 2.9% | 2.3% |
| Fruit and nuts | 0.1% | 1.5% |
| Plastics | 2.6% | 1.2% |
| Watches and clocks | 3.8% | 0.92% |
| Vehicles | 1.1% | 0.81% |
| Other | 49.4% | 15.1% |
Who it trades with
China went from 30% to 37% of Hong Kong's trade
% of total trade (exports + imports) with each partner.
- China 37%
- Taiwan 9%
- Singapore 7%
- Vietnam 5%
- South Korea 5%
Source: CEPII BACI
Show the numbers
| Partner | 1995 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|
| China | 30% | 37.4% |
| Taiwan | 7.8% | 8.7% |
| Singapore | 5.6% | 6.8% |
| Vietnam | 0.3% | 4.9% |
| South Korea | 4.2% | 4.8% |
Production hubs
Largest industrial emission sources (Climate TRACE, 2025)
- Castle Peak power station
- CKI Lamma power station
- Black Point power station
Largest economic production hubs (gridded GDP, 2024)
No hubs above the globe threshold.
View on the globeSources and methodology
Sources and licenses
- CEPII BACI · Licence Ouverte Etalab 2.0
- Climate TRACE · CC BY 4.0 (emissions by asset; the 3 largest per country are shown)
- Kummu et al., gridded GDP · CC BY 4.0 (hubs aggregated by this site)
- Natural Earth · Public domain
Methodology
Goods trade from CEPII BACI (BACI_HS92_V202601), in current US dollars, with exports and imports reconciled between countries. The transport mode is our own estimate based on value per kilo and geography. Ranks are computed among the countries with data each year. Services are not included. Data up to 2024.