Hong Kong’s February Exports Surge 24.7% Year-on-Year, HKTDC Maintains Cautious Optimism

The Census and Statistics Department released February 2026 external merchandise trade statistics showing Hong Kong’s total value of merchandise exports increased by 24.7% year-on-year to $408.8 billion. For the first two months of 2026 combined, the total value of goods exports reached $928.3 billion, representing a 29.6% increase compared to the same period last year.

Hong Kong Trade Development Council’s Director of Research Bruce Pang noted that Hong Kong’s external trade has demonstrated clear growth momentum over recent months. ‘Although global geopolitical conditions remain tense, underlying demand from the Chinese Mainland and major overseas markets has remained resilient,’ Pang stated. ‘We maintain a positive outlook, yet remain cautious in regard to Hong Kong’s trade performance.’

The HKTDC, established in 1966 as a statutory body to promote Hong Kong’s trade, operates through over 50 global offices including 13 in mainland China. The organization promotes Hong Kong as a two-way global investment and business hub while organizing international exhibitions, conferences, and business missions to create opportunities for companies, particularly small and medium-sized enterprises. Additional information about the organization is available at https://www.hktdc.com/aboutus.

The HKTDC provides market insights and product information through research reports and digital news channels, with media resources accessible through their https://mediaroom.hktdc.com/en. The continued export growth suggests resilience in Hong Kong’s trade economy despite ongoing global uncertainties, with the strong performance in the first two months of 2026 indicating sustained demand from key markets.

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