Imports of goods and services in Hong Kong, China
Hong Kong, China: Imports of goods and services was 6.10 trillion constant LCU in 2025. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2025)
6.10 trillion constant LCU
Change on year
up 11.6%
World rank
33rd
of 179 countries
All-time high
6.32 trillion constant LCU
in 2021
All-time low
47.08 billion constant LCU
in 1961
Years of data
65
1961–2025
Imports of goods and services in Hong Kong, China, 1961–2025
Source: Country official statistics, National Statistical Offices (NSOs). Measured in constant LCU.
Analysis
The most recent figure for imports of goods and services in Hong Kong, China is 6.10 trillion constant LCU, measured in 2025.
Compared with earlier readings it is up 11.6% on the previous year and up 8.5% over ten years.
Over the whole period, imports of goods and services in Hong Kong, China peaked at 6.32 trillion constant LCU in 2021 and was at its lowest, 47.08 billion constant LCU, in 1961.
Hong Kong, China ranks 33rd of 179 countries on this measure, in the top quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Imports of goods and services in Hong Kong, China, year by year
| Year | constant LCU | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1961 | 47.08 billion constant LCU | — |
| 1962 | 54.40 billion constant LCU | +15.6% |
| 1963 | 59.68 billion constant LCU | +9.7% |
| 1964 | 65.93 billion constant LCU | +10.5% |
| 1965 | 69.29 billion constant LCU | +5.1% |
| 1966 | 78.79 billion constant LCU | +13.7% |
| 1967 | 80.93 billion constant LCU | +2.7% |
| 1968 | 93.70 billion constant LCU | +15.8% |
| 1969 | 104.42 billion constant LCU | +11.4% |
| 1970 | 117.19 billion constant LCU | +12.2% |
| 1971 | 132.13 billion constant LCU | +12.7% |
| 1972 | 138.57 billion constant LCU | +4.9% |
| 1973 | 152.81 billion constant LCU | +10.3% |
| 1974 | 141.15 billion constant LCU | -7.6% |
| 1975 | 146.52 billion constant LCU | +3.8% |
| 1976 | 181.10 billion constant LCU | +23.6% |
| 1977 | 195.56 billion constant LCU | +8.0% |
| 1978 | 236.12 billion constant LCU | +20.7% |
| 1979 | 277.19 billion constant LCU | +17.4% |
| 1980 | 330.08 billion constant LCU | +19.1% |
| 1981 | 370.57 billion constant LCU | +12.3% |
| 1982 | 362.76 billion constant LCU | -2.1% |
| 1983 | 396.15 billion constant LCU | +9.2% |
| 1984 | 451.54 billion constant LCU | +14.0% |
| 1985 | 477.54 billion constant LCU | +5.8% |
| 1986 | 532.70 billion constant LCU | +11.5% |
| 1987 | 675.76 billion constant LCU | +26.9% |
| 1988 | 832.06 billion constant LCU | +23.1% |
| 1989 | 886.55 billion constant LCU | +6.5% |
| 1990 | 976.45 billion constant LCU | +10.1% |
| 1991 | 1.14 trillion constant LCU | +17.1% |
| 1992 | 1.38 trillion constant LCU | +20.9% |
| 1993 | 1.54 trillion constant LCU | +11.6% |
| 1994 | 1.75 trillion constant LCU | +13.3% |
| 1995 | 1.97 trillion constant LCU | +12.6% |
| 1996 | 2.07 trillion constant LCU | +4.9% |
| 1997 | 2.24 trillion constant LCU | +8.7% |
| 1998 | 2.09 trillion constant LCU | -6.9% |
| 1999 | 2.04 trillion constant LCU | -2.3% |
| 2000 | 2.39 trillion constant LCU | +17.1% |
| 2001 | 2.37 trillion constant LCU | -1.0% |
| 2002 | 2.53 trillion constant LCU | +7.0% |
| 2003 | 2.82 trillion constant LCU | +11.4% |
| 2004 | 3.23 trillion constant LCU | +14.4% |
| 2005 | 3.53 trillion constant LCU | +9.3% |
| 2006 | 3.88 trillion constant LCU | +9.9% |
| 2007 | 4.23 trillion constant LCU | +9.1% |
| 2008 | 4.37 trillion constant LCU | +3.2% |
| 2009 | 4.02 trillion constant LCU | -8.0% |
| 2010 | 4.75 trillion constant LCU | +18.2% |
| 2011 | 5.02 trillion constant LCU | +5.6% |
| 2012 | 5.23 trillion constant LCU | +4.2% |
| 2013 | 5.66 trillion constant LCU | +8.3% |
| 2014 | 5.72 trillion constant LCU | +1.0% |
| 2015 | 5.62 trillion constant LCU | -1.8% |
| 2016 | 5.67 trillion constant LCU | +0.9% |
| 2017 | 6.04 trillion constant LCU | +6.6% |
| 2018 | 6.31 trillion constant LCU | +4.5% |
| 2019 | 5.86 trillion constant LCU | -7.2% |
| 2020 | 5.46 trillion constant LCU | -6.9% |
| 2021 | 6.32 trillion constant LCU | +15.8% |
| 2022 | 5.55 trillion constant LCU | -12.2% |
| 2023 | 5.26 trillion constant LCU | -5.2% |
| 2024 | 5.46 trillion constant LCU | +3.9% |
| 2025 | 6.10 trillion constant LCU | +11.6% |
Hong Kong, China compared with similar countries
- Hong Kong, China's 6.10 trillion constant LCU is above the median for high income countries, which is 222.38 billion constant LCU, 27.4× the median. (63 countries reporting)
- Hong Kong, China's 6.10 trillion constant LCU is above the median for East Asia & Pacific, which is 140.12 billion constant LCU, 43.5× the median. (28 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 72.69 billion constant LCU | 47.08 billion constant LCU | 104.42 billion constant LCU | 9 |
| 1970s | 171.83 billion constant LCU | 117.19 billion constant LCU | 277.19 billion constant LCU | 10 |
| 1980s | 531.57 billion constant LCU | 330.08 billion constant LCU | 886.55 billion constant LCU | 10 |
| 1990s | 1.72 trillion constant LCU | 976.45 billion constant LCU | 2.24 trillion constant LCU | 10 |
| 2000s | 3.34 trillion constant LCU | 2.37 trillion constant LCU | 4.37 trillion constant LCU | 10 |
| 2010s | 5.59 trillion constant LCU | 4.75 trillion constant LCU | 6.31 trillion constant LCU | 10 |
| 2020s | 5.69 trillion constant LCU | 5.26 trillion constant LCU | 6.32 trillion constant LCU | 6 |
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More economy & growth data for Hong Kong, China
- Foreign direct investment, net outflows (BoP, current US$), gaps 80.54 billion BoP, current US$ (2024)
- Foreign direct investment, net outflows (BoP, current US$), per unit 0.1972 BoP, current US$ per US$ of GDP (2024)
- Foreign direct investment, net outflows (BoP, current US$), per capita 10,704 BoP, current US$ per person (2024)
- Foreign direct investment, net inflows (BoP, current US$), gaps filled 125.82 billion BoP, current US$ (2024)
- Foreign direct investment, net inflows (BoP, current US$), annual 3.14 % change on previous year (2024)
- Foreign direct investment, net inflows (BoP, current US$), per unit 0.3081 BoP, current US$ per US$ of GDP (2024)
- Foreign direct investment, net inflows (BoP, current US$), per capita 16,722 BoP, current US$ per person (2024)
- Total reserves (includes gold, current US$), annual growth rate 0.3594 % change on previous year (2023)
- Total reserves (includes gold, current US$), per unit of GDP 1.12 includes gold, current US$ per US$ of GDP (2023)
- Total reserves (includes gold, current US$), per capita 56,469 includes gold, current US$ per person (2023)
Frequently asked questions
- What is imports of goods and services in Hong Kong, China?
- Imports of goods and services in Hong Kong, China was 6.10 trillion constant LCU in 2025, according to Country official statistics, National Statistical Offices (NSOs).
- What is the highest imports of goods and services recorded in Hong Kong, China?
- The highest recorded value was 6.32 trillion constant LCU in 2021.
- What is the lowest imports of goods and services recorded in Hong Kong, China?
- The lowest recorded value was 47.08 billion constant LCU in 1961.
- How does Hong Kong, China rank for imports of goods and services?
- Hong Kong, China ranks 33rd out of 179 countries with data for 2025.
- Is imports of goods and services rising or falling in Hong Kong, China?
- Over the last ten years it is up 8.5%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Hong Kong, China data come from?
- The figures come from Country official statistics, National Statistical Offices (NSOs), published as part of Imports of goods and services (constant LCU). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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About this data
Imports of goods includes change in the economic ownership of goods from non-residents to residents of the compiling economy, irrespective of physical movement of goods across national borders. Imports of services includes services provided by non-residents to residents. This indicator is expressed in constant prices, meaning the series has been adjusted to account for price changes over time. The reference year for this adjustment varies by country. This series is expressed in local currency units.