Jewellery exports from Hong Kong sustained strong growth over the first eight months of 2026, reflecting an overall upward trajectory in the city’s export sector.

Government data showed shipments of jewellery, goldsmiths' and silversmiths' wares rose 44.1 per cent to HK$31.46 billion (around US$4.01 billion) in August alone and 47.6 per cent to HK$245.11 billion (approximately US$31.25 billion) from January to August 2026.

Jewellery imports also climbed 65.5 per cent to HK$42.4 billion (around US$5.41 billion) in August. January-to-August figures, meanwhile, were up 50.9 per cent to HK$316.26 billion (about US$40.31 billion).

Overall exports rose 53 per cent to HK$667.9 billion (around US$85.14 billion) in August, with shipments to almost all major markets rising markedly.

The government said robust demand for AI-related electronic products had driven merchandise exports and was expected to continue underpinning trade performance in the near term.