Stronger-than-expected global demand for artificial intelligence-related products has prompted the Trade Development Council to sharply raise its full-year forecast for Hong Kong export growth in 2026 to as much as 47 per cent.
The latest revision follows the council in June raising its midyear forecast to 20 per cent growth, from an earlier estimate of 8 to 9 per cent.
Its latest survey of the city’s major exporters also found that their business confidence and market expectations had remained strong and optimistic in the third quarter of 2026.
Releasing its quarterly research report on Monday, the council said it had “substantially revised upwards” its forecast for Hong Kong’s merchandise export growth in 2026 to a range between 42 per cent and 47 per cent.
