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.

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.

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 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 Vol Index: Supermarkets & Supermarket Section in Dept data was reported at 118.400 Oct1999-Sep2000=100 in May 2006. This records an increase from the previous number of 113.900 Oct1999-Sep2000=100 for Apr 2006. Hong Kong Retail Sales Vol Index: Supermarkets & Supermarket Section in Dept data is updated monthly, averaging 104.600 Oct1999-Sep2000=100 from Oct 1999 (Median) to May 2006, with 80 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 138.500 Oct1999-Sep2000=100 in Jan 2006 and a record low of 84.500 Oct1999-Sep2000=100 in Feb 2001. Hong Kong Retail Sales Vol 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.

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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.

In April 2025, e-commerce accounted for around *** percent of the total retail sales in Hong Kong. In 2024, online retail made up *** percent of Hong Kong's retail sales value.

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 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: 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.

Hong Kong Retail Sales Volume Index: Supermarkets data was reported at 106.300 Oct1989-Sep1990=100 in Mar 1996. This records a decrease from the previous number of 127.000 Oct1989-Sep1990=100 for Feb 1996. Hong Kong Retail Sales Volume Index: Supermarkets data is updated monthly, averaging 96.700 Oct1989-Sep1990=100 from Jan 1984 (Median) to Mar 1996, with 147 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 137.400 Oct1989-Sep1990=100 in Jan 1995 and a record low of 56.700 Oct1989-Sep1990=100 in Nov 1984. Hong Kong Retail Sales Volume Index: Supermarkets 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: Department Stores data was reported at 155.300 Oct1989-Sep1990=100 in Mar 1996. This records a decrease from the previous number of 199.900 Oct1989-Sep1990=100 for Feb 1996. Hong Kong Retail Sales Value Index: Department Stores data is updated monthly, averaging 93.200 Oct1989-Sep1990=100 from Jan 1984 (Median) to Mar 1996, with 147 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 224.200 Oct1989-Sep1990=100 in Dec 1995 and a record low of 33.500 Oct1989-Sep1990=100 in Feb 1984. Hong Kong Retail Sales Value Index: Department Stores 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: 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.

In Hong Kong, the estimated sales amount across various store categories provides key insights into the market's dynamics. Home & Garden, as a prominent category, generates significant sales, totaling $160.26B, which is 54.07% of the region's total sales in this sector. Apparel follows with robust sales figures, achieving $130.99B in sales and comprising 44.19% of the region's total. Consumer Electronics contributes a considerable amount to the regional market, with sales of $679.48M, accounting for 0.23% of the total sales in Hong Kong. This breakdown highlights the varying economic impacts of different categories within the region, showcasing the diversity and strengths of each sector.

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 Vol Index: Supermarkets data was reported at 113.400 Oct1994-Sep1995=100 in May 2001. This records an increase from the previous number of 107.700 Oct1994-Sep1995=100 for Apr 2001. Hong Kong Retail Sales Vol Index: Supermarkets data is updated monthly, averaging 89.600 Oct1994-Sep1995=100 from Jan 1981 (Median) to May 2001, with 245 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 130.600 Oct1994-Sep1995=100 in Jan 2001 and a record low of 32.000 Oct1994-Sep1995=100 in Feb 1982. Hong Kong Retail Sales Vol Index: Supermarkets 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 Index (RSI): Volume: YTD: All Retail Outlets data was reported at 100.100 Oct2014-Sep2015=100 in Sep 2018. This records a decrease from the previous number of 101.200 Oct2014-Sep2015=100 for Aug 2018. Hong Kong Retail Sales Index (RSI): Volume: YTD: All Retail Outlets data is updated monthly, averaging 86.800 Oct2014-Sep2015=100 from Jan 2005 (Median) to Sep 2018, with 165 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 134.600 Oct2014-Sep2015=100 in Jan 2014 and a record low of 51.300 Oct2014-Sep2015=100 in Nov 2005. Hong Kong Retail Sales Index (RSI): Volume: YTD: All Retail Outlets 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.H013: Retail Sales Index: Volume: YTD: 10/14-09/15=100.