Hong Kong posts widest trade deficit since 1952 amid surging imports

7 articles · Updated · Bloomberg · Apr 29

In March, Hong Kong’s trade deficit reached HK$89.1 billion (US$11.4 billion) as imports soared over 41% year-on-year.
This marks the largest monthly deficit in at least 74 years, driven by strong demand for tech products linked to a global AI investment boom and disruptions from the Middle East war.
The surge in both exports and imports reflects Hong Kong’s role in global supply chains, with the AI sector and geopolitical tensions significantly impacting trade flows.

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