Hong Kong Market Overview
Population
7.4 million
GDP (2021)
USD 368.14 billion
Per Capita GDP
USD 49,660.6
GDP Growth
7.4%
Source: World Bank 2021 (https://data.worldbank.org/)
Hong Kong
The following information is a snapshot in time to give you a general overview of Hong Kong’s top importing products. This information is sourced from FAO Globefish market profile for Hong Kong (2019). Some of this information may change from time to time, therefore we encourage you to go directly to FAO Globefish for the most up-to-date information.
Imports – Top 10 Products (Value)
1
Fish heads, tails, maws
dried, smoked, salted or in brine
(HS 0305.72 )
USD 283 212 720
2
Shrimps, prawns
frozen
(HS 0306.17 )
USD 242 688 400
3
Fish, other than species in 0302
fresh or chilled; excluding fillets, livers and roes
(HS 0302.89)
USD 169 341 000
4
Sea Cucumbers
dried, smoked, salted or in brine or smoked
(HS 0308.19)
USD 158 678 990
5
Fish
Frozen; excluding fillets, livers and roes
(HS 0303.89)
USD 141 871 660
6
Fish, other than species in 0303
frozen; excluding fillets, livers and roes
(HS 0303.89 )
USD 141 871 660
7
Carp
live
(HS 0301.93)
USD 128 262 180
8
Fish
prepared or preserved
(HS 1604.20)
USD 97 061 920
9
Scallops
dried, smoked, salted or in brine
(HS 0307.29)
USD 91 947 430
10
Shrimps, prawns
live, fresh or chilled
(HS 0306.36)
USD 91 938 840
Source: FAO Globefish Market Profile for Hong Kong – 2019 (https://www.fao.org/in-action/globefish/countries/en/)
Globefish provides information and analysis for global trade in fish and fish products. Search for information about the size of the market, the top imported product and formats as well as other important market information. The information here is a snapshot from 2019 – check the link for more recent information.
FRDC Trade Database
Australian Exports to Hong Kong
This database provides a wealth of seafood exporting and importing information with the ability to look at seafood production and trade data.
The database allows you to filter the data by year, export market destination and species. You also have the option to look at the data by seafood trade value or volume.
The FRDC database sources information from the Australian Bureau of Statistics.
Find seafood production and trade data for your products and markets
Seafood Specific Information
Micor Importing Requirements
Micor (Fish) sets out the know importing country requirements, which differ from or are additional to Australian export conditions and which must be met to gain market access.
Seafood Export Program Report
The latest summary report from the Australian Government on registrations, export shipments and markets, exports by product, and exports.
Hong Kong Export Market Summary (Lobster)
Hong Kong Export Market Summary (Salmon)
Hong Kong Export Market Summary (Prawns)
Hong Kong Imported Lobster Market Research Report
Generic information about exporting to Hong Kong
Austrade Export Market Profile
To view a market profile that outlines information on doing business with Hong Kong, news and insights, events, and information about visiting Hong Kong.
DFAT Hong Kong Brief
Information about the land, people, history, government, political conditions, economy and foreign relations.
Relevant Hong Kong Based Authorities
Hong Kong Customs and Excise Department
Companies Registry
Centre for Food Safety
Centre for Food Safety
Inland Revenue Department
Intellectual Property Department
Invest Hong Kong
Listing of HKSAR Government and Related Organisations
Export Market Reports
Are you looking to diversify your seafood export markets, but not sure if a market is right for you and your business? SIA has developed a series of FREE market summaries and supply chain guides to help producers gain valuable insights into new markets and make informed business decisions.