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Hong Kong’s 2026 growth forecast

Update 1 of 1LatestNov 13, 6:09 PM UTCDay 1
Hong Kong lifts growth forecast to 4.8% as AI-related trade powers exports
The government now expects 4.8% growth in 2026 as goods exports surge. The annual result—and the benefits for workers—remain unfinished business.
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Earliest sourceHong Kong's Information Services DepartmentFeb 25, 9:51 AM UTC
What we knew first
- 4.8%Forecast real GDP growth for 2026
- 5.2%Third-quarter real GDP growth, year on year
- 30.3%Third-quarter real goods-export growth, year on year

Who reported

Who reported

15 outlets · 29 sources

2 of 15 had reported by this moment

South China Morning PostFirst to reportscmp.com · Nov 13, 9:09 AM UTC2
1. Hong Kong raises growth forecast to 4.8% as AI-driven exports power economyNov 13 UTC
2. Hong Kong raises 2026 growth forecast to 4.8% as AI-driven exports power economy
The Edge Malaysiatheedgemalaysia.com · Nov 13, 9:53 AM UTC1
1. Hong Kong 3Q GDP expands 5.2% y-o-y, govt revises up full year 2026 forecastNov 13 UTC
hkeconomy.gov.hk6
budget.gov.hk4
info.gov.hk3
Hong Kong's Information Services Departmentnews.gov.hk2
1. 香港政府新聞網 - 今年經濟增長料為2.5%至3.5%Feb 25 UTC
2. news.gov.hk - HK economy grew 3.5% last yearFeb 25 UTC
censtatd.gov.hk2
1. National Accounts
2. Hong Kong Annual Digest of Statistics 2026 Edition 香港統計年刊2026年版
rthk.hk2
1. 全年實質本地生產總值增長預測上調至4.8%　首三季增5.1% - RTHK
2. Govt raises full-year GDP growth forecast to 4.8pc - RTHK

Who's involved

Who's involved

People

Irina FanDirector of Research, Hong Kong Trade Development Council

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Hong Kong