Hong Kong's Census and Statistics Department reported on October 15, 2026, that the volume of total goods exports rose 28.6% and imports 34.6% in August 2026 compared with August 2025. For the first eight months of 2026, export and import volumes were up 29.1% and 30.0% respectively over the same period a year earlier. On a seasonally adjusted basis, export volume increased 2.1% and import volume fell 2.1% in the three months ending August 2026 compared with the preceding three months.

Export prices rose 18.7% and import prices 18.0% year on year in August 2026; for January to August they were up 10.1% and 9.8%. The terms of trade index gained 0.6% in August and 0.3% over the eight months.

By destination, export volume rose to Vietnam (56.5%), Taiwan (53.1%), the USA (41.8%) and the Chinese Mainland (31.3%), while volume to India fell 2.5%. Import volume rose from all main suppliers, led by Korea (166.9%).