In 2024, the total retail sales value in Hong Kong grew to approximately 376.78 billion Hong Kong dollars, down from about 406.7 billion Hong Kong dollars in the previous year. Retail sales in Hong Kong peaked in 2014 at nearly five billion Hong Kong dollars.

Retail Sales in Hong Kong increased 9.20 percent in May of 2025 over the previous month. This dataset provides - Hong Kong Retail Sales MoM- actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

Retail Sales in Hong Kong increased 1.90 percent in May of 2025 over the same month in the previous year. This dataset provides the latest reported value for - Hong Kong Retail Sales YoY - plus previous releases, historical high and low, short-term forecast and long-term prediction, economic calendar, survey consensus and news.

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Key information about Hong Kong SAR (China) Retail Sales Growth

• Hong Kong SAR (China) Retail Sales grew 16.6 % YoY in May 2023, compared with a 13.4 % increase in the previous month.
• Hong Kong SAR (China) Retail Sales Growth YoY data is updated monthly, available from Jan 1982 to May 2023, with an average growth rate of 3.4 %.
• The data reached an all-time high of 44.3 % in Feb 2023 and a record low of -43.1 % in Mar 2020.
• In the latest reports, Car Sales of Hong Kong SAR (China) recorded 34,116.0 units in Dec 2019, representing a drop of 12.8 %.

CEIC calculates monthly Retail Sales: Incl. Motor Vehicles Growth from monthly Retail Sales Volume Index. Census and Statistics Department provides Retail Sales Volume Index with base October 2019-September 2020=100. Retail Sales: Incl. Motor Vehicles Growth prior to October 2005 is calculated from Retail Sales Volume Index with base October 2004-September 2005=100.

Hong Kong Retail Sales Volume Index: Jewellery and Other data was reported at 183.900 Oct1989-Sep1990=100 in Mar 1996. This records a decrease from the previous number of 185.400 Oct1989-Sep1990=100 for Feb 1996. Hong Kong Retail Sales Volume Index: Jewellery and Other data is updated monthly, averaging 145.200 Oct1989-Sep1990=100 from Jul 1989 (Median) to Mar 1996, with 81 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 212.000 Oct1989-Sep1990=100 in Jan 1995 and a record low of 78.600 Oct1989-Sep1990=100 in Feb 1990. Hong Kong Retail Sales Volume Index: Jewellery and Other 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.H006: Retail Sales Index: 10/89-09/90=100.

Hong Kong Retail Sales Value Index: Total data was reported at 188.300 Oct1989-Sep1990=100 in Mar 1996. This records a decrease from the previous number of 196.800 Oct1989-Sep1990=100 for Feb 1996. Hong Kong Retail Sales Value Index: Total data is updated monthly, averaging 100.000 Oct1989-Sep1990=100 from Jan 1984 (Median) to Mar 1996, with 147 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 220.000 Oct1989-Sep1990=100 in Jan 1995 and a record low of 49.000 Oct1989-Sep1990=100 in Feb 1984. Hong Kong Retail Sales Value Index: Total 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.H006: Retail Sales Index: 10/89-09/90=100.

Hong Kong Retail Sales Vol Index: FA: Bread, Pastry, Confectionery, Biscuits data was reported at 128.400 Oct1999-Sep2000=100 in May 2006. This records an increase from the previous number of 114.400 Oct1999-Sep2000=100 for Apr 2006. Hong Kong Retail Sales Vol Index: FA: Bread, Pastry, Confectionery, Biscuits data is updated monthly, averaging 113.000 Oct1999-Sep2000=100 from Oct 1999 (Median) to May 2006, with 80 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 208.300 Oct1999-Sep2000=100 in Sep 2005 and a record low of 85.500 Oct1999-Sep2000=100 in Apr 2000. Hong Kong Retail Sales Vol Index: FA: Bread, Pastry, Confectionery, Biscuits 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.H004: Retail Sales Index: 10/99-09/00=100.

Hong Kong Retail Sales Value Index: FA: Alcoholic Drinks and tobacco data was reported at 118.500 Oct1999-Sep2000=100 in May 2006. This records a decrease from the previous number of 127.600 Oct1999-Sep2000=100 for Apr 2006. Hong Kong Retail Sales Value Index: FA: Alcoholic Drinks and tobacco data is updated monthly, averaging 104.050 Oct1999-Sep2000=100 from Oct 1999 (Median) to May 2006, with 80 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 157.000 Oct1999-Sep2000=100 in Jan 2006 and a record low of 59.100 Oct1999-Sep2000=100 in May 2003. Hong Kong Retail Sales Value Index: FA: Alcoholic Drinks and tobacco 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.H004: Retail Sales Index: 10/99-09/00=100.

The 2021 financial year charted a new course for the retail industry in Hong Kong, with online retail sales surging, despite the shrinking of the overall retail market under the pandemic situation. In that financial year, retail sales from online channels amounted to around ** billion Hong Kong dollars and was expected to grow to reach over ** billion Hong Kong dollars in the financial year 2026. The long road to e-commerce Owing to the high density of malls and shops, as well as the advanced transport facilities that connect the city, people in Hong Kong showed a strong preference for shopping in physical stores. Despite having one of the highest per capita consumption expenditures, Hong Kong has one of the lowest active e-commerce penetration rates within the Asia-Pacific region. Nevertheless, the development of Hong Kong’s e-commerce accelerated amid the pandemic, with the majority of the consumers increasing both online shopping frequency and spending in various sectors. Online-to-offline retail in Hong Kong The coronavirus epidemic expanded the presence of online-to-offline retail in Hong Kong as well. More than half of Hong Kong consumers stated that they increased their use of food delivery services after social distancing measures were imposed. Meanwhile, Hong Kong shoppers have become familiar with the O2O grocery delivery service, which is now offered by a growing number of delivery platforms in the financial hub.

Hong Kong Retail Sales Value Index: Supermarkets & Supermarket Section in Dept data was reported at 119.900 Oct1999-Sep2000=100 in May 2006. This records an increase from the previous number of 114.400 Oct1999-Sep2000=100 for Apr 2006. Hong Kong Retail Sales Value Index: Supermarkets & Supermarket Section in Dept data is updated monthly, averaging 105.600 Oct1999-Sep2000=100 from Oct 1999 (Median) to May 2006, with 80 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 139.600 Oct1999-Sep2000=100 in Jan 2006 and a record low of 84.700 Oct1999-Sep2000=100 in Feb 2001. Hong Kong Retail Sales Value Index: Supermarkets & Supermarket Section in Dept 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.H004: Retail Sales Index: 10/99-09/00=100.

This chart provides a detailed overview of the number of Hong Kong online retailers by Monthly Views. Most Hong Kong stores' Monthly Views are Less than 100, there are 10.44K stores, which is 38.64% of total. In second place, 8.82K stores' Monthly Views are 100 to 1K, which is 32.65% of total. Meanwhile, 5.39K stores' Monthly Views are 1K to 10K, which is 19.94% of total. This breakdown reveals insights into Hong Kong stores distribution, providing a comprehensive picture of the performance and efficient of online retailer.

This chart provides a detailed overview of the number of Hong Kong online retailers by Number of Employee. Most Hong Kong stores' Number of Employee are Less than 10, there are 5.25K stores, which is 80.29% of total. In second place, 281 stores' Number of Employee are 20 to 50, which is 4.30% of total. Meanwhile, 252 stores' Number of Employee are 10 to 20, which is 3.85% of total. This breakdown reveals insights into Hong Kong stores distribution, providing a comprehensive picture of the performance and efficient of online retailer.

Discover the latest eCommerce statistics in Hong Kong for 2025, including store count by category and platform, estimated sales amount by platform and category, products sold by platform and category, and total app spend by platform and category. Gain valuable insights into the retail landscape in Hong Kong, uncovering the distribution of stores across categories and platforms.

This chart provides a detailed overview of the number of Hong Kong online retailers by Monthly Visitors. Most Hong Kong stores' Monthly Visitors are Less than 100, there are 15.43K stores, which is 57.08% of total. In second place, 7K stores' Monthly Visitors are 100 to 1K, which is 25.89% of total. Meanwhile, 3.5K stores' Monthly Visitors are 1K to 10K, which is 12.95% of total. This breakdown reveals insights into Hong Kong stores distribution, providing a comprehensive picture of the performance and efficient of online retailer.

This chart offers an insightful look at the store count by category in Hong Kong. Leading the way is Apparel, with 8.55K stores, which is 23.92% of the total stores in the region. Next is Food & Drink, contributing 3.91K stores, or 10.95% of the region's total. Home & Garden also has a notable presence, with 3.82K stores, making up 10.70% of the store count in Hong Kong. This breakdown provides a clear picture of the diverse retail landscape in Hong Kong, showcasing the variety and scale of stores across different categories.

Hong Kong Retail Sales Value Index: OC: Optical Shops data was reported at 106.600 Oct1999-Sep2000=100 in May 2006. This records a decrease from the previous number of 108.800 Oct1999-Sep2000=100 for Apr 2006. Hong Kong Retail Sales Value Index: OC: Optical Shops data is updated monthly, averaging 96.300 Oct1999-Sep2000=100 from Oct 1999 (Median) to May 2006, with 80 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 117.300 Oct1999-Sep2000=100 in Aug 2001 and a record low of 64.800 Oct1999-Sep2000=100 in Nov 2005. Hong Kong Retail Sales Value Index: OC: Optical Shops 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.H004: Retail Sales Index: 10/99-09/00=100.

Hong Kong Retail Sales Value Index: Clothing, Footwear & Allied Products (CF) data was reported at 119.900 Oct1999-Sep2000=100 in May 2006. This records a decrease from the previous number of 121.700 Oct1999-Sep2000=100 for Apr 2006. Hong Kong Retail Sales Value Index: Clothing, Footwear & Allied Products (CF) data is updated monthly, averaging 83.600 Oct1999-Sep2000=100 from Jan 1981 (Median) to May 2006, with 305 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 221.500 Oct1999-Sep2000=100 in Jan 1997 and a record low of 12.400 Oct1999-Sep2000=100 in Feb 1982. Hong Kong Retail Sales Value Index: Clothing, Footwear & Allied Products (CF) 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.H004: Retail Sales Index: 10/99-09/00=100.

Hong Kong Retail Sales Value Index: Others data was reported at 107.500 Oct1994-Sep1995=100 in May 2001. This records a decrease from the previous number of 112.000 Oct1994-Sep1995=100 for Apr 2001. Hong Kong Retail Sales Value Index: Others data is updated monthly, averaging 54.700 Oct1994-Sep1995=100 from Jan 1981 (Median) to May 2001, with 245 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 146.200 Oct1994-Sep1995=100 in Aug 1997 and a record low of 18.300 Oct1994-Sep1995=100 in Feb 1981. Hong Kong Retail Sales Value Index: Others 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.H005: Retail Sales Index: 10/94-09/95=100.

Hong Kong Retail Sales Value Index: Clothing data was reported at 278.700 Oct1989-Sep1990=100 in Mar 1996. This records a decrease from the previous number of 298.000 Oct1989-Sep1990=100 for Feb 1996. Hong Kong Retail Sales Value Index: Clothing data is updated monthly, averaging 99.400 Oct1989-Sep1990=100 from Jan 1984 (Median) to Mar 1996, with 147 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 385.100 Oct1989-Sep1990=100 in Jan 1995 and a record low of 42.000 Oct1989-Sep1990=100 in Aug 1984. Hong Kong Retail Sales Value Index: Clothing 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.H006: Retail Sales Index: 10/89-09/90=100.