FX.co ★ Hong Kong Inflation Rate Steady at 1.4%

In March 2025, Hong Kong's annual inflation rate remained steady at 1.4%, consistent with the figure from the previous month, marking its lowest point since January. Inflation was noted in various segments, with increases in electricity, gas, and water prices (rising to 14% from February's 13.3%), food costs (up to 0.3% from 0.1%), and housing expenses (up to 1.7% from 1.6%). Meanwhile, the decline in durable goods prices moderated (-0.5% compared to -1.1%). These upward trends were partially balanced by reduced inflation rates in areas such as alcoholic beverages and tobacco (4.4% down from 20.9%), clothing and footwear (declining to -2.8% from -1.9%), transport (lowering to 1.7% from 2.6%), and miscellaneous goods (dropping to 1% from 1.4%). On a month-to-month basis, consumer prices remained flat in March 2025, following a 0.1% decrease in the previous month.