Statistics on container throughput of Hong Kong Port in CSV format will be made available for access through CSDI Portal on the same day when the statistics are released on the website of Hong Kong Maritime and Port Development Board (HKMPDB). Note: Figures in the latest two months are estimated by the HKMPDB Secretariat based on the data provided by major operators. Other figures are released by the Census and Statistics Department.

In 2021, container throughput at the Hong Kong ports amounted to around 17.8 million TEUs, a slight decrease of 170 thousand TEUs from the previous year. This is the lowest container throughput since 2008.

Key information about Hong Kong SAR (China) Container Port Throughput

• Hong Kong SAR (China) Container Port Throughput was reported at 16,573,000.000 TEU in Dec 2022
• This records a decrease from the previous number of 17,772,000.000 TEU for Dec 2021. Hong Kong SAR (China) Container Port Throughput data is updated yearly, averaging 20,760,000.000 TEU from Dec 2008 to 2022, with 15 observations
• The data reached an all-time high of 24,494,229.000 TEU in 2008 and a record low of 16,573,000.000 TEU in 2022
• Hong Kong SAR (China) Container Port Throughput data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by United Nations Conference on Trade and Development
• The data is categorized under World Trend Plus’s Association: Shipping and Port Sector – Table RP.UNCTAD.CPT: Container Port Throughput (CPT)

In 2018, the inward and outward port container throughput of Hong Kong amounted to approximately 10.14 and 9.45 million TEUs respectively. Both figures showed a slight decrease compared to 2014.

Hong Kong SAR (China) Port Cargo Throughput: GBA: Foshan data was reported at 2,162.000 Tonne th in Dec 2024. This records a decrease from the previous number of 2,334.000 Tonne th for Sep 2024. Hong Kong SAR (China) Port Cargo Throughput: GBA: Foshan data is updated quarterly, averaging 2,481.000 Tonne th from Mar 2020 (Median) to Dec 2024, with 20 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 3,952.000 Tonne th in Dec 2020 and a record low of 1,605.000 Tonne th in Mar 2022. Hong Kong SAR (China) Port Cargo Throughput: GBA: Foshan data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by Census and Statistics Department. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Hong Kong SAR (China) – Table HK.TA012: Port Cargo Throughput: By Greater Bay Area City.

In 2019, the volume of port container throughput at Kwai Tsing Container Terminals amounted to ** million TEUs which constitutes an eight percent decrease to the previous year. The majority of container throughput originated from seaborn transportation.

Hong Kong Shipping Statistics - Table 410-55110 : Port Cargo Throughput

The volume of port container throughput from seaborn vessels in Hong Kong in 2019 amounted to almost 13 million TEUs, an over seven percent decrease to the previous year. Container throughput from river vessel decreased as well in that year. However, the passenger industry experienced the highest decrease in business volume in that year.

Hong Kong SAR (China) Port Cargo Throughput: YoY: GBA: Jiangmen data was reported at 111.800 % in Dec 2024. This records an increase from the previous number of 19.600 % for Sep 2024. Hong Kong SAR (China) Port Cargo Throughput: YoY: GBA: Jiangmen data is updated quarterly, averaging -11.400 % from Mar 2020 (Median) to Dec 2024, with 20 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 182.000 % in Mar 2023 and a record low of -69.400 % in Jun 2020. Hong Kong SAR (China) Port Cargo Throughput: YoY: GBA: Jiangmen data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by Census and Statistics Department. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Hong Kong SAR (China) – Table HK.TA012: Port Cargo Throughput: By Greater Bay Area City.

Hong Kong Shipping Statistics - Table 410-55114 : Port Cargo Throughput by Greater Bay Area City

Hong Kong SAR (China) Port Cargo Throughput: YoY: GBA: Guangzhou data was reported at -0.800 % in 2024. This records an increase from the previous number of -5.200 % for 2023. Hong Kong SAR (China) Port Cargo Throughput: YoY: GBA: Guangzhou data is updated yearly, averaging -5.200 % from Dec 2020 (Median) to 2024, with 5 observations. The data reached an all-time high of -0.800 % in 2024 and a record low of -8.900 % in 2021. Hong Kong SAR (China) Port Cargo Throughput: YoY: GBA: Guangzhou data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by Census and Statistics Department. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Hong Kong SAR (China) – Table HK.TA012: Port Cargo Throughput: By Greater Bay Area City.

Hong Kong Shipping Statistics - Table 410-55113 : Quarter-to-quarter Percentage Change of Seasonally Adjusted Series of Port Cargo Throughput

Hong Kong SAR (China) Port Cargo Throughput: GBA: Guangzhou data was reported at 16,794.000 Tonne th in 2024. This records a decrease from the previous number of 16,924.000 Tonne th for 2023. Hong Kong SAR (China) Port Cargo Throughput: GBA: Guangzhou data is updated yearly, averaging 17,845.000 Tonne th from Dec 2020 (Median) to 2024, with 5 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 19,828.000 Tonne th in 2020 and a record low of 16,794.000 Tonne th in 2024. Hong Kong SAR (China) Port Cargo Throughput: GBA: Guangzhou data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by Census and Statistics Department. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Hong Kong SAR (China) – Table HK.TA012: Port Cargo Throughput: By Greater Bay Area City.

Hong Kong SAR (China) Port Cargo Throughput: Greater Bay Area City(GBA): Guangzhou data was reported at 4,313.000 Tonne th in Dec 2024. This records a decrease from the previous number of 4,378.000 Tonne th for Sep 2024. Hong Kong SAR (China) Port Cargo Throughput: Greater Bay Area City(GBA): Guangzhou data is updated quarterly, averaging 4,394.500 Tonne th from Mar 2020 (Median) to Dec 2024, with 20 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 5,520.000 Tonne th in Dec 2020 and a record low of 3,190.000 Tonne th in Mar 2022. Hong Kong SAR (China) Port Cargo Throughput: Greater Bay Area City(GBA): Guangzhou data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by Census and Statistics Department. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Hong Kong SAR (China) – Table HK.TA012: Port Cargo Throughput: By Greater Bay Area City.

Cargo Throughput: Loaded: River: Mfg: Bricks, Ceramic Tile etc data was reported at 92.000 Tonne th in Mar 2018. This records an increase from the previous number of 90.000 Tonne th for Dec 2017. Cargo Throughput: Loaded: River: Mfg: Bricks, Ceramic Tile etc data is updated quarterly, averaging 70.000 Tonne th from Mar 2003 (Median) to Mar 2018, with 61 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 169.000 Tonne th in Sep 2013 and a record low of 17.000 Tonne th in Mar 2005. Cargo Throughput: Loaded: River: Mfg: Bricks, Ceramic Tile etc data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by Census and Statistics Department. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Hong Kong – Table HK.TA006: Port Cargo Throughput: By Commodity: Loaded.

Cargo Throughput: Loaded: Mfg: Bricks, Ceramic Tile etc data was reported at 887.000 Tonne th in Jun 2018. This records an increase from the previous number of 796.000 Tonne th for Mar 2018. Cargo Throughput: Loaded: Mfg: Bricks, Ceramic Tile etc data is updated quarterly, averaging 1,050.500 Tonne th from Mar 2003 (Median) to Jun 2018, with 62 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 1,782.000 Tonne th in Dec 2013 and a record low of 307.000 Tonne th in Mar 2003. Cargo Throughput: Loaded: Mfg: Bricks, Ceramic Tile etc data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by Census and Statistics Department. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Hong Kong – Table HK.TA006: Port Cargo Throughput: By Commodity: Loaded.

Hong Kong Cargo Throughput: Loaded: River: MA: Other Machinery data was reported at 320.000 Tonne th in Mar 2018. This records an increase from the previous number of 278.000 Tonne th for Dec 2017. Hong Kong Cargo Throughput: Loaded: River: MA: Other Machinery data is updated quarterly, averaging 250.000 Tonne th from Mar 2003 (Median) to Mar 2018, with 61 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 326.000 Tonne th in Dec 2015 and a record low of 170.000 Tonne th in Mar 2003. Hong Kong Cargo Throughput: Loaded: River: MA: Other Machinery data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by Census and Statistics Department. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Hong Kong – Table HK.TA006: Port Cargo Throughput: By Commodity: Loaded.

Hong Kong HK: Cargo Throughput: data was reported at 66,100.000 Tonne th in Jun 2018. This records an increase from the previous number of 65,691.000 Tonne th for Mar 2018. Hong Kong HK: Cargo Throughput: data is updated quarterly, averaging 61,079.000 Tonne th from Mar 1997 (Median) to Jun 2018, with 86 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 77,168.000 Tonne th in Jun 2014 and a record low of 37,049.000 Tonne th in Mar 1997. Hong Kong HK: Cargo Throughput: data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by Census and Statistics Department. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Hong Kong SAR – Table HK.TA003: Port Cargo Throughput.

Hong Kong Cargo Throughput: Discharged: USA: Long Beach data was reported at 85.000 Tonne th in Mar 2018. This records a decrease from the previous number of 152.000 Tonne th for Dec 2017. Hong Kong Cargo Throughput: Discharged: USA: Long Beach data is updated quarterly, averaging 386.000 Tonne th from Mar 1994 (Median) to Mar 2018, with 97 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 676.000 Tonne th in Sep 2008 and a record low of 85.000 Tonne th in Mar 2018. Hong Kong Cargo Throughput: Discharged: USA: Long Beach data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by Census and Statistics Department. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Hong Kong – Table HK.TA005: Port Cargo Throughput: By Country: Discharged.

Cargo Throughput: Loaded: River: Mfg: Cement and Cement Clinker data was reported at 49.000 Tonne th in Mar 2018. This records an increase from the previous number of 35.000 Tonne th for Dec 2017. Cargo Throughput: Loaded: River: Mfg: Cement and Cement Clinker data is updated quarterly, averaging 76.000 Tonne th from Mar 2000 (Median) to Mar 2018, with 53 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 173.000 Tonne th in Jun 2005 and a record low of 10.000 Tonne th in Mar 2003. Cargo Throughput: Loaded: River: Mfg: Cement and Cement Clinker data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by Census and Statistics Department. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Hong Kong – Table HK.TA006: Port Cargo Throughput: By Commodity: Loaded.