In this section, up-to-date time series with detailed breakdown are presented. Besides regular updating, the coverage is reviewed on a periodic basis to ensure that the statistics covered best meet the needs of most users.

On 1 July 1997, Hong Kong became a Special Administrative Region of the People's Republic of China. In respect of statistics in this section, "Hong Kong" stands for the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region while "China" stands for the mainland of China with effect from July 1997.

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Table:GDP and its main expenditure components in chained (2008) dollars

YearQuarterGDPPrivate consumption expenditureGovernment consumption expenditureGross domestic fixed capital formationChanges in inventories
HK$ millionYear-on-year % changeHK$ millionYear-on-year % changeHK$ millionYear-on-year % changeHK$ millionYear-on-year % changeHK$ million
2007 1,639,826 6.4 999,062 8.5 136,845 3.0 331,650 3.4 13,543
2008 r 1,675,315 2.2 1,022,678 2.4 139,374 1.8 334,195 0.8 8,394
2009 r 1,629,057 -2.8 1,019,068 -0.4 142,650 2.4 328,015 -1.8 28,460
2009 Q2 r 388,326 -3.8 257,936 -0.6 33,707 2.6 78,012 -11.8 -4,570
Q3 r 417,284 -2.4 253,433 0.6 35,339 3.4 88,585 3.2 16,635
Q4 r 441,755 2.5 269,261 4.8 36,041 2.0 84,470 14.1 21,316
2010 Q1 r 412,147 8.0 255,280 7.1 38,828 3.4 83,268 8.2 27,069
Q2 p 413,696 6.5 269,696 4.6 34,628 2.7 89,871 15.2 13,701

YearQuarterExports of goods (f.o.b.)Exports of servicesImports of goods (f.o.b.)Imports of services
HK$ millionYear-on-year % changeHK$ millionYear-on-year % changeHK$ millionYear-on-year % changeHK$ millionYear-on-year % change
2007 2,789,943 7.0 682,863 14.1 2,969,497 8.8 344,912 12.1
2008 r 2,843,998 1.9 717,249 5.0 3,024,089 1.8 366,484 6.3
2009 r 2,482,067 -12.7 719,398 0.3 2,737,848 -9.5 352,753 -3.7
2009 Q2 r 621,064 -12.8 159,906 -3.8 673,714 -12.6 84,015 -5.0
Q3 r 655,043 -13.2 191,300 0.8 729,695 -8.3 93,356 -2.7
Q4 r 692,651 -2.9 202,876 8.9 773,174 3.3 91,686 2.5
2010 Q1 r 624,241 21.6 194,927 17.9 718,677 28.0 92,789 10.9
Q2 p 746,102 20.1 186,964 16.9 832,930 23.6 94,336 12.3

Notes : Figures in this table are the latest data released on 13 August 2010.
 In calculating the chained (2008) dollar series, the current price value in the reference year of 2008 is extrapolated backwards and forwards using the corresponding chain volume index. Since the extrapolation process is carried out for the GDP and its components independently, the extrapolated values of the components do not, in general, aggregate exactly to the extrapolated value of GDP.
 rRevised figures.
 pPreliminary figures.
 In Hong Kong, the first release of GDP in respect of a period is called ˇ§Preliminary figuresˇ¨. When more data become available, the preliminary figures will be revised. This routine is in accordance with international practice to compile and release GDP figures at the earliest possible time by using only partial data. All those figures published subsequently, on revision, are called ˇ§Revised figuresˇ¨. The figures are finalised when data from all regular sources are incorporated.
 '0.0'denotes increase or decrease of less than 0.05%.
 The GDP for 2010 is forecast to increase by 5% to 6% in real terms. For more information on the forecast of GDP, please click here.
Source : National Income Section (1)1,
Census and Statistics Department
(Enquiry telephone no. : 2582 5077)


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