Q1 export figures fall

May 15, 2012

The volume of Hong Kong's goods re-exports dropped 6.7% in the first quarter when compared with the same period last year, while that of domestic exports fell 26.9%.
 
The Census & Statistics Department said, taken together, the volume of total exports dropped 7.1%, and the volume of imports fell 4.1%.
 
The volume of Hong Kong's goods re-exports dropped 10.8% in March, year on year, while that of domestic exports fell 25.6%. Taken together, the volume of total exports dropped 11.1%. Concurrently, the volume of imports fell 8%.
 
The prices of re-exports in the first quarter rose 6.2% year on year, while those of domestic exports increased 3%. Taken together, the prices of total exports rose 6.2%. Concurrently, the prices of imports increased 5%.
 
The prices of re-exports rose 5.2% in March, year on year, while those of domestic exports increased 2.8%. Taken together, the prices of total exports increased 5.2%. Concurrently, the prices of imports rose 3.6%.