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To develop Hong Kong as a Trading hub for Exporters Our mission is to become the leading organization to develop Hong Kong as a trading hub for exporters.

We are non-profit making trade association registered under the Hong Kong Companies Ordinance since May 1955 as a company limited by guarantee. We are also dedicated to add values for both our full and associate corporate members, assisting them to explore new market opportunities and to keep abreast of latest market intelligence by organizing seminars, luncheons, trade missions and exhibitions. O

ther services that we provided include business matching, trade enquiries, rental of function room, organizing social responsible and community activities, as well as initiating different projects or studies to promote the Hong Kong export trade and to enhance its competitiveness.

21/08/2026

𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗛𝗼𝗻𝗴 𝗞𝗼𝗻𝗴 𝗘𝘅𝗽𝗼𝗿𝘁𝗲𝗿𝘀' 𝗔𝘀𝘀𝗼𝗰𝗶𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 (𝗛𝗞𝗘𝗔) was pleased to represent the Hong Kong trading community at Airwallex's panel discussion, "𝗦𝗰𝗮𝗹𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗔𝗜 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗙𝗶𝗻𝗧𝗲𝗰𝗵 𝗶𝗻 𝘁𝗿𝗮𝗱𝗲: 𝗙𝗿𝗼𝗺 𝗲𝘅𝗽𝗲𝗿𝗶𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝘁𝗼 𝗶𝗺𝗽𝗮𝗰𝘁"!

Our Vice Chairman, Roy Ng, joined fellow industry leaders to share practical perspectives on how digital adoption, financial infrastructure, and evolving sourcing models are shaping the future for Hong Kong exporters and SMEs.

Thank you to Airwallex for organizing a fantastic session! Special thanks to moderator Dominie Liang (Hong Kong Trade Development Council), as well as co-panelists Nick Chiu (Airwallex) and Jeff Zielinski (Buy&Ship) for an engaging exchange of views.

18/08/2026

🌐 | Market Insights: Double-Digit Growth in Hong Kong's Export Volume and Trade Prices

Hong Kong's external merchandise trade demonstrated strong momentum in June 2026, driven by demand across key markets like the USA and Taiwan alongside rising export prices.

Key trade statistics and trends for Hong Kong exporters:

🚀 𝗥𝗼𝗯𝘂𝘀𝘁 𝗘𝘅𝗽𝗼𝗿𝘁 𝗩𝗼𝗹𝘂𝗺𝗲 𝗦𝘂𝗿𝗴𝗲: Total export volume jumped 𝟯𝟰.𝟯% 𝗬𝗼𝗬 in June 2026. This contributed to a 𝟮𝟴.𝟳% 𝗬𝗼𝗬 volume increase for the first half of 2026, with Q2 2026 export volume rising 𝟲.𝟲% over Q1 on a seasonally adjusted basis.

🌏 𝗠𝗮𝗷𝗼𝗿 𝗠𝗮𝗿𝗸𝗲𝘁 𝗗𝗿𝗶𝘃𝗲𝗿𝘀: Total export volume expanded across key destinations, led by the 𝗨𝗦𝗔 (+𝟴𝟱.𝟮%), 𝗧𝗮𝗶𝘄𝗮𝗻 (+𝟲𝟬.𝟱%), 𝗩𝗶𝗲𝘁𝗻𝗮𝗺 (+𝟰𝟬.𝟱%), and the 𝗠𝗮𝗶𝗻𝗹𝗮𝗻𝗱 (+𝟯𝟲.𝟵%). Conversely, export volume to 𝗜𝗻𝗱𝗶𝗮 𝗱𝗿𝗼𝗽𝗽𝗲𝗱 𝟴.𝟴%.

📈 𝗥𝗶𝘀𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗣𝗿𝗶𝗰𝗲 𝗧𝗿𝗲𝗻𝗱𝘀: Export prices increased 𝟭𝟯.𝟲% 𝗬𝗼𝗬 in June 2026 (led by Mainland exports at +𝟭𝟱.𝟵% and the USA at +𝟭𝟯.𝟯%), while total import prices grew 𝟭𝟮.𝟳% 𝗬𝗼𝗬. Terms of trade improved slightly by 𝟬.𝟴%.

📦 𝗦𝘁𝗿𝗼𝗻𝗴 𝗜𝗺𝗽𝗼𝗿𝘁 𝗔𝗰𝘁𝗶𝘃𝗶𝘁𝘆: Import volumes rose 𝟮𝟳.𝟱% 𝗬𝗼𝗬 in June 2026, fueled by import surges from 𝗞𝗼𝗿𝗲𝗮 (+𝟭𝟬𝟵.𝟮%) and 𝗩𝗶𝗲𝘁𝗻𝗮𝗺 (+𝟳𝟰.𝟳%).

💡 𝗛𝗞𝗘𝗔 𝗥𝗲𝗰𝗼𝗺𝗺𝗲𝗻𝗱𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻: With both export volumes and prices experiencing double-digit expansion across major trade routes, exporters should re-evaluate unit cost structures and secure supply chain capacity early to capture sustained demand heading into H2 2026.

How is your business managing the surging export demand and rising prices this quarter? Share your thoughts in the comments below! 👇

17/08/2026

🌐 Hong Kong to Europe Rates Plunge While Transpacific Holds Firm: What HK Shippers Need to Know Right Now

July delivered a dramatic divergence across major air trade lanes out of Hong Kong. While geopolitical tensions in the Middle East drove jet fuel prices up by +𝟳𝟲.𝟰% 𝗬𝗼𝗬, global air freight rates (as tracked by the TAC Index) slipped for five consecutive weeks before stabilizing.

Behind those headline numbers lies a critical story for local exporters and logistics planners:

🔹 𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗘𝗨 𝗗𝗲 𝗠𝗶𝗻𝗶𝗺𝗶𝘀 𝗜𝗺𝗽𝗮𝗰𝘁 𝗛𝗶𝘁𝘀 𝗔𝘀𝗶𝗮-𝗘𝘂𝗿𝗼𝗽𝗲: The end of tariff-free exemptions on EU small parcel imports (effective July 1) triggered an immediate drop in e-commerce volume moving from Asia to Europe. Outbound Hong Kong spot rates to Europe plummeted from 𝗛𝗞$𝟰𝟮.𝟱𝟯 𝘁𝗼 𝗛𝗞$𝟯𝟱.𝟬𝟴 𝗽𝗲𝗿 𝗸𝗶𝗹𝗼 over the course of July.

🔹 𝗧𝗿𝗮𝗻𝘀𝗽𝗮𝗰𝗶𝗳𝗶𝗰 𝗟𝗮𝗻𝗲𝘀 𝗦𝗵𝗼𝘄 𝗥𝗲𝘀𝗶𝗹𝗶𝗲𝗻𝗰𝗲: In sharp contrast, HK-to-US spot rates held remarkably firm (dropping only marginally, with US West Coast rates sitting at 𝗛𝗞$𝟰𝟲.𝟯𝟰/𝗸𝗴 by month-end). Sustained consumer demand and stable Transpacific volumes kept capacity tight.

🔹 𝗕𝗲𝗹𝗹𝘆 𝗖𝗮𝗽𝗮𝗰𝗶𝘁𝘆 𝗖𝘂𝘀𝗵𝗶𝗼𝗻𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗙𝘂𝗲𝗹 𝗦𝗽𝗶𝗸𝗲: Added summer passenger flights injected fresh bellyhold capacity onto long-haul routes, helping offset record-high fuel surcharges for shippers.

🔹 𝗖𝗮𝗿𝗿𝗶𝗲𝗿 𝗙𝘂𝗲𝗹-𝗛𝗲𝗱𝗴𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗦𝘁𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗲𝗴𝗶𝗲𝘀: Unlike the sudden market shocks earlier in the year, major air carriers were far better prepared with fuel-hedging contracts and strategic rerouting.

🔹 𝗡𝗼𝗿𝘁𝗵 𝗔𝘀𝗶𝗮𝗻 𝗧𝗲𝗰𝗵 𝗗𝗲𝗺𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗕𝗼𝘂𝗻𝗰𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗕𝗮𝗰𝗸: Outside HK, semiconductor-heavy hubs in South Korea and Taiwan saw rates rebound sharply toward the US by month-end, keeping tech corridor pricing well above global averages.

12/08/2026

🌐 | Market Insights: Transpacific Strength Drives Rebound in Global Container Rates

After three consecutive weeks of decline, the Drewry World Container Index (WCI) rebounded, edging up 𝟭% 𝘁𝗼 $𝟰,𝟮𝟵𝟳 𝗽𝗲𝗿 𝟰𝟬𝗳𝘁 𝗰𝗼𝗻𝘁𝗮𝗶𝗻𝗲𝗿. The uptick was primarily driven by strengthening Transpacific trade lanes, firming volume into August, and ongoing port congestion across Central and South China.

Here is a breakdown of key market developments for Hong Kong exporters and trade professionals:

🔹 𝗧𝗿𝗮𝗻𝘀𝗽𝗮𝗰𝗶𝗳𝗶𝗰 𝗥𝗮𝘁𝗲𝘀 𝗥𝗲𝗯𝗼𝘂𝗻𝗱: Spot rates from Shanghai to New York rose 𝟰% 𝘁𝗼 $𝟳,𝟴𝟵𝟯/𝗙𝗘𝗨, while Shanghai to Los Angeles climbed 𝟯% 𝘁𝗼 $𝟱,𝟴𝟵𝟰/𝗙𝗘𝗨. Carriers successfully implemented August General Rate Increases (GRIs) as demand held firm.

🚢 𝗖𝗮𝗽𝗮𝗰𝗶𝘁𝘆 𝗖𝗼𝗻𝘁𝗿𝗼𝗹 & 𝗥𝗮𝘁𝗲 𝗦𝘁𝗮𝗯𝗶𝗹𝗶𝘁𝘆: Carriers continue tight capacity management. With 𝟴 𝗯𝗹𝗮𝗻𝗸 𝘀𝗮𝗶𝗹𝗶𝗻𝗴𝘀 scheduled on Transpacific routes and 3 on Asia–Europe lanes for next week, market volatility is expected to reduce. Rates on Asia–Europe remained flat to slightly lower (Shanghai to Rotterdam held steady at $4,653/FEU).

⚠️ 𝗡𝗲𝘄 𝗦𝘂𝗿𝗰𝗵𝗮𝗿𝗴𝗲𝘀 & 𝗚𝗲𝗼𝗽𝗼𝗹𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗰𝗮𝗹 𝗥𝗶𝘀𝗸𝘀: Resumed Middle East hostilities between Iran and the US in late July have raised uncertainty around the Strait of Hormuz, prompting several carriers to introduce 𝗘𝗺𝗲𝗿𝗴𝗲𝗻𝗰𝘆 𝗙𝘂𝗲𝗹 𝗦𝘂𝗿𝗰𝗵𝗮𝗿𝗴𝗲𝘀 (𝗘𝗙𝗦) starting this August.

💡 𝗛𝗞𝗘𝗔 𝗥𝗲𝗰𝗼𝗺𝗺𝗲𝗻𝗱𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻: With new US tariffs, port delays in Asia, and emerging fuel surcharges, exporters should actively monitor total shipping costs and 𝗰𝗼𝗼𝗿𝗱𝗶𝗻𝗮𝘁𝗲 𝗰𝗹𝗼𝘀𝗲𝗹𝘆 𝘄𝗶𝘁𝗵 𝗳𝗿𝗲𝗶𝗴𝗵𝘁 𝗽𝗮𝗿𝘁𝗻𝗲𝗿𝘀 𝘁𝗼 𝘀𝗲𝗰𝘂𝗿𝗲 𝘀𝗽𝗮𝗰𝗲 ahead of peak season shifts.

How are your logistics operations adapting to recent rate shifts and carrier surcharges? Let us know in the comments below! 👇

11/08/2026

We were delighted to participate in the 'AI Empowering SMEs: Practical E-Commerce Application Workshop' cm Consultation Session on 'Competency-Based' Training Packages, hosted by the Import and Export Industry Training Advisory Committee under the Qualifications Framework Secretariat.

Our Honorary Chairman Mr. Benson Pau, Chairman Ms. Helena Chiu Helena Chiu and Vice Chairman Ms. Alice Lai Alice Lai represented The Hong Kong Exporters' Association (HKEA) at the workshop, joining special guest Councillor Tommy Chung and fellow industry leaders to explore the future of AI in international trade.

The session offered practical takeaways on empowering SMEs through AI—focusing on how autonomous AI agents, customized customer service bots, and procurement tools can transform the daily workflows of Digital Marketing Officers and E-Commerce Specialists. We were also glad to contribute industry insights during the consultation on the new competency-based training packages.

A sincere thank you to the organizers for a valuable session. HKEA will continue supporting our members as we embrace AI innovation and drive digital transformation together!

07/08/2026

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For over three decades, MEGA SHOW has been the ultimate proven platform in Hong Kong to get your products in front of global buyers. With over 𝟯𝟮,𝟬𝟬𝟬 𝗯𝘂𝘆𝗲𝗿𝘀 looking to source across 8 core categories (Giving, Playing, Living, Dining, Celebrating, Sporting, Traveling, and Working), the opportunity is massive.

But in a sea of 𝟯,𝟰𝟬𝟬+ 𝗯𝗼𝗼𝘁𝗵𝘀, how do you guarantee your brand gets the attention it deserves?

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📩 𝗦𝗲𝗰𝘂𝗿𝗲 𝘆𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗩𝗜𝗣 𝗘𝘅𝗵𝗶𝗯𝗶𝘁𝗼𝗿 𝗘𝘅𝗽𝗲𝗿𝗶𝗲𝗻𝗰𝗲 𝘁𝗼𝗱𝗮𝘆! 𝗗𝗠 𝗺𝗲 𝗼𝗿 𝗿𝗲𝗮𝗰𝗵 𝗼𝘂𝘁 𝗱𝗶𝗿𝗲𝗰𝘁𝗹𝘆 𝗮𝘁 𝗮𝗽𝗼𝗼𝗻@𝗲𝘅𝗽𝗼𝗿𝘁𝗲𝗿𝘀.𝗼𝗿𝗴.𝗵𝗸.

06/08/2026

🌐 | Container Rates Fall for a 3rd Week... But Carriers Are Pushing Back

Global spot freight rates have declined for the third consecutive week, dropping 𝟯% to $𝟰,𝟮𝟱𝟱 per 40ft container (Source: Drewry World Container Index).

At a glance, softening rates on the Transpacific and Asia-Europe routes look like a big win for exporters. However, the latest data reveals a deeper tug-of-war in the global freight market:

📉 1. The Post-Tariff Demand drop the mad rush of "front-loading" cargo to beat recent US tariff implementations has slowed down. As demand cools, the East-West freight market is seeing reduced pressure.

🚢 2. The Capacity Squeeze (Blank Sailings) Ocean carriers aren’t just letting rates freefall. To prevent further price erosion, they are aggressively managing capacity. The Transpacific route has 8 blank sailings scheduled for next week, up from 7 this week. By pulling ships out of rotation, carriers are artificially tightening space to stabilize pricing.

⛽ 3. EFS & Policy Pressures Remain, don't let lower base rates distract you. Middle East geopolitical tensions mean that August Emergency Fuel Surcharges (EFS) are actively taking effect, alongside ongoing global trade uncertainty.

💡 The Bottom Line: While freight rate volatility is expected to reduce next week, carriers' aggressive blank sailings and fresh August surcharges mean exporters must stay highly agile with their Q3 logistics planning.

🤝 Navigate the Market with HKEA! Are you a Hong Kong exporter looking to stay ahead of supply chain disruptions and shifting trade policies?

👉 Join the Hong Kong Exporters' Association today: Tap into exclusive market intelligence and a trusted community of industry peers.

👇 (Link to join HKEA in the comments below or feel free to DM us)

💬 Over to you: Have your forwarders started warning you about space constraints due to recent blank sailings? Let us know below!

30/07/2026

🌐 #𝐇𝐊𝐄𝐀𝐓𝐫𝐚𝐝𝐞𝐏𝐮𝐥𝐬𝐞 | Exports Up 53.4%: What Hong Kong's Latest Trade Surge Means for Your Business

Hong Kong's external trade performance has maintained impressive momentum, driven by strong global demand for AI-related electronic products.

The latest trade statistics released by the Census and Statistics Department highlight robust growth across the board, signaling a thriving landscape for international commerce and technology deployment:

- 𝗦𝘁𝗿𝗼𝗻𝗴 𝗢𝘃𝗲𝗿𝗮𝗹𝗹 𝗚𝗿𝗼𝘄𝘁𝗵: Total exports and imports of goods recorded substantial year-on-year increases of 𝟱𝟯.𝟰% (reaching $𝟲𝟰𝟭.𝟭 𝗯𝗶𝗹𝗹𝗶𝗼𝗻) and 𝟰𝟱.𝟰% (reaching $𝟲𝟵𝟯.𝟬 𝗯𝗶𝗹𝗹𝗶𝗼𝗻) respectively in June.

- 𝗕𝗿𝗼𝗮𝗱-𝗕𝗮𝘀𝗲𝗱 𝗠𝗮𝗿𝗸𝗲𝘁 𝗘𝘅𝗽𝗮𝗻𝘀𝗶𝗼𝗻: Exports to major global and regional markets saw extraordinary jumps, notably the 𝗨𝗦𝗔 (+𝟭𝟭𝟰.𝟯%), 𝗠𝗲𝘅𝗶𝗰𝗼 (+𝟵𝟰.𝟮%), 𝗦𝗶𝗻𝗴𝗮𝗽𝗼𝗿𝗲 (+𝟴𝟯.𝟬%), 𝗧𝗮𝗶𝘄𝗮𝗻 (+𝟳𝟵.𝟵%), and 𝗖𝗵𝗶𝗻𝗲𝘀𝗲 𝗠𝗮𝗶𝗻𝗹𝗮𝗻𝗱 (+𝟱𝟵.𝟮%).

- 𝗧𝗲𝗰𝗵-𝗗𝗿𝗶𝘃𝗲𝗻 𝗧𝗿𝗮𝗱𝗲 𝗠𝗼𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁𝘂𝗺: Electrical machinery, apparatus and appliances, and electrical parts thereof (up by $121.8 billion or +57.2%), alongside office machines and automatic data processing machines (up by $45.9 billion or +93.2%), continued to serve as the primary growth engines.

While global demand for AI-related technologies provides solid structural support, the Government continues to monitor external factors such as regional dynamics to help businesses navigate future opportunities and challenges effectively.

29/07/2026

🌐 #𝐇𝐊𝐄𝐀𝐓𝐫𝐚𝐝𝐞𝐏𝐮𝐥𝐬𝐞 | Freight Rates Are Falling... So Why Are Shipping Costs Going Up?

Spot ocean freight rates are falling, but hidden costs are on the horizon. From Middle East Emergency Fuel Surcharges to shifting US tariffs—here’s what HKEA members must watch for in August.

📉 The Illusion of Falling Freight Rates

Headline ocean freight rates decreased 4% this week, with Transpacific rates down 6% (Source: Drewry World Container Index). While cheaper container prices sound like good news, lower base rates are about to be offset by two major August disrupters:

🗽 1. US Tariff Uncertainty

The temporary 10% global US import tariff expired on July 24, with new tariff measures slated for early August. Importers are entering a "wait-and-see" window, which could alter Q3 order volumes for US-bound goods.

⛽ 2. Emergency Fuel Surcharges (EFS)

Escalating geopolitical tensions in the Middle East around the Strait of Hormuz have prompted ocean carriers to announce Emergency Fuel Surcharges effective August 2026.

💡 The Bottom Line: Your savings on base spot rates could easily be wiped out by new surcharges and shifting customs duties.

🛠️ 3 Immediate Actions for Hong Kong Exporters:

🚨Calculate Landed Costs: Audit current carrier quotes to ensure unexpected EFS fees aren't eroding your profit margins.

🚨Align with US Buyers: Review shipping schedules to navigate the transition between old and new US tariff timelines.

🚨Re-evaluate Contract Terms: Consider index-linked or flexible contracts to cushion against sudden surcharge spikes.

🤝 Navigating Global Trade Turbulence Shouldn't Be a Solo Mission.

Since 1955, The Hong Kong Exporters' Association (HKEA) has championed local exporters—providing market intelligence, policy advocacy, and a trusted network to help businesses stay ahead of global disruption.

If you are a Hong Kong exporter, manufacturer, or trade executive looking to protect your margins and expand your market reach:

💬 Over to you: How is your team preparing for August fuel surcharges and tariff changes? Let us know in the comments!

22/07/2026

Is global demand slowing down? Think again!

📈 Latest data reveals a massive surge in export volumes and prices.

🌍 Global buyers are defying inflation, the US market is booming, and Asian sourcing powerhouses are on the rise.

💡 What's next for your 2027 export strategy? Don't wait, secure your spot at MEGA SHOW Part 1 (20-23 Oct 2026) and tap into high-value US and regional Asian buyers.

By joining the official HKEA Pavilion, we position your brand in the highest-traffic zones of the exhibition floor. Best of all, eligible HK enterprises can apply for the BUD Fund, providing up to 𝗛𝗞$𝟴𝟬𝟬,𝟬𝟬𝟬 in subsidies to slash your costs!.

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