Hong Kong exports surge 35.8 percent in March, sharpest rise in five years

3 articles · Updated · South China Morning Post · Apr 28

Exports reached HK$618.4 billion (US$78.9 billion) in March 2026, while imports rose 41.2 percent to HK$707.5 billion, resulting in a HK$89.1 billion trade deficit.
The export growth was driven by strong global demand for AI-related electronic products, outpacing February’s figures despite ongoing trade disruptions.
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