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Decreases were recorded in the value of domestic exports classified in the five major industries last year, compared to the year before.
The apparel industry recorded the largest drop, falling 79.9% to $4.5 billion, the Census & Statistics Department said today.
The basic metals sector fell 50% to $3.8 billion. Paper and paper products, and printing and reproduction of recorded media decreased 21.9% to $3.6 billion.
Computer, electronic and optical products dropped 17.3% to $13.7 billion. The chemicals and chemical products industry fell 13.8% to $7.5 billion.
These five major industries together accounted for 59% of Hong Kong's total domestic exports.
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