Hong Kong’s exports posted a sharp month-on-month acceleration at the start of 2026, with growth rising to 33.8% in January 2026, up from 26.1% in December 2025. The latest figures, updated on 27 February 2026, reflect a strong sequential improvement in external trade momentum.
The data, measured on a month-over-month basis, show that the “previous” reading of 26.1% captured the change in exports in December compared with November 2025. January’s “actual” figure of 33.8% represents the change versus December 2025, indicating that the pace of export expansion has strengthened further into the new year.
The continued acceleration suggests that Hong Kong’s export sector entered 2026 on a firmer footing compared with late 2025, with January’s performance building on already robust growth in the prior month rather than rebounding from weakness. Policymakers and investors will be watching upcoming releases to see whether this elevated growth rate can be sustained in the months ahead.
