High-technology exports (current US$) in Hong Kong
Hong Kong: High-technology exports (current US$) was 422.35 billion current US$ in 2024. ◆ Volatile
High-technology exports in Hong Kong, 2007–2024
Source: Comtrade database, United Nations (UN). Measured in current US$.
Analysis
In 2024, high-technology exports in Hong Kong stood at 422.35 billion current US$.
Compared with earlier readings it is up 14.4% on the previous year and up 77,978.4% over ten years.
Over the whole period, high-technology exports in Hong Kong peaked at 431.67 billion current US$ in 2021 and was at its lowest, 453.12 million current US$, in 2015.
That places Hong Kong 2nd out of 176 countries with data for 2024, putting it in the top 10%.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
High-technology exports (current US$) in Hong Kong, year by year
| Year | current US$ | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2007 | 2.65 billion current US$ | — |
| 2008 | 2.35 billion current US$ | -11.2% |
| 2009 | 2.00 billion current US$ | -15.0% |
| 2010 | 2.53 billion current US$ | +26.4% |
| 2011 | 1.22 billion current US$ | -51.6% |
| 2012 | 962.30 million current US$ | -21.3% |
| 2013 | 680.83 million current US$ | -29.2% |
| 2014 | 540.93 million current US$ | -20.5% |
| 2015 | 453.12 million current US$ | -16.2% |
| 2016 | 469.86 million current US$ | +3.7% |
| 2017 | 293.61 billion current US$ | +62389.7% |
| 2018 | 330.09 billion current US$ | +12.4% |
| 2019 | 322.04 billion current US$ | -2.4% |
| 2020 | 340.14 billion current US$ | +5.6% |
| 2021 | 431.67 billion current US$ | +26.9% |
| 2022 | 404.94 billion current US$ | -6.2% |
| 2023 | 369.16 billion current US$ | -8.8% |
| 2024 | 422.35 billion current US$ | +14.4% |
Hong Kong compared with similar countries
- Hong Kong's 422.35 billion current US$ is above the median for high income countries, which is 2.96 billion current US$, 142.7× the median. (68 countries reporting)
- Hong Kong's 422.35 billion current US$ is above the median for East Asia & Pacific, which is 558.32 million current US$, 756.5× the median. (26 countries reporting)
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where High-technology exports (current US$) in Hong Kong changed far more than this series normally does. A large move can be a real event or a change in how the figure was measured — the source note below says who published it.
| Year | Change | From | To |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | +62389.7% | 469.86 million current US$ | 293.61 billion current US$ |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 2.33 billion current US$ | 2.00 billion current US$ | 2.65 billion current US$ | 3 |
| 2010s | 95.26 billion current US$ | 453.12 million current US$ | 330.09 billion current US$ | 10 |
| 2020s | 393.65 billion current US$ | 340.14 billion current US$ | 431.67 billion current US$ | 5 |
Countries ranked near Hong Kong
More private sector data for Hong Kong
- Merchandise trade 371.0% (2025)
- Food imports 2.8% (2025)
- Manufactures imports 80.8% (2025)
- Merchandise imports 831.83 billion current US$ (2025)
- Commercial service imports 93.42 billion current US$ (2025)
- Food exports 1.3% (2025)
- Manufactures exports 85.7% (2025)
- Merchandise exports 753.58 billion current US$ (2025)
- Commercial service exports 115.24 billion current US$ (2025)
- Merchandise exports (current US$), per capita 100,492 current US$ per person (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is high-technology exports in Hong Kong?
- High-technology exports in Hong Kong was 422.35 billion current US$ in 2024, according to Comtrade database, United Nations (UN).
- What is the highest high-technology exports recorded in Hong Kong?
- The highest recorded value was 431.67 billion current US$ in 2021.
- What is the lowest high-technology exports recorded in Hong Kong?
- The lowest recorded value was 453.12 million current US$ in 2015.
- How does Hong Kong rank for high-technology exports?
- Hong Kong ranks 2nd out of 176 countries with data for 2024.
- Is high-technology exports rising or falling in Hong Kong?
- Over the last ten years it is up 77,978.4%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Hong Kong data come from?
- The figures come from Comtrade database, United Nations (UN), published as part of High-technology exports (current US$). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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High-technology exports are products with high R&D intensity, such as aerospace, computers, pharmaceuticals, scientific instruments, and electrical machinery.