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:Seaborne Cargo Throughput

YearQuarterDischargedLoadedTotal seaborne cargo throughput
('000 tonnes)Year-on-year % change('000 tonnes)Year-on-year % change('000 tonnes)Year-on-year % change
2007 109 435 +2.7 67 912 +13.9 177 347 +6.7
2008 110 220 +0.7 69 755 +2.7 179 974 +1.5
2009 105 612 -4.2 55 979 -19.7 161 591 -10.2
2009 Q1 23 167 -18.0 11 566 -31.0 34 733 -22.8
Q2 27 718 -3.5 13 630 -25.8 41 348 -12.2
Q3 27 515 -0.7 15 605 -15.7 43 120 -6.7
Q4 27 212 +6.6 15 178 -5.8 42 390 +1.8
2010 Q1 26 853 +15.9 15 272 +32.0 42 125 +21.3
Note : Seaborne cargo refers to cargo transported by vessels plying beyond the river trade limits. The river trade limits mean the waters in the vicinity of Hong Kong which broadly include the Pearl River, Mirs Bay and Macao, and other inland waterways in Guangdong and Guangxi which are accessible from waters in the vicinity of Hong Kong.
Source : Shipping and Cargo Statistics Section,
Census and Statistics Department
(Enquiry telephone no. : 2582 4842)


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