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Top Product $3.81BIntegrated Circuits
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Exports $1.81BRnk 18 / 196
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Top Product $183MPlatinum
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Economic Complexity (ECI) ECI 2.06Rnk 1 / 131
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Economic Complexity (ECI) ECI 1.16Rnk 21 / 131
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GDP$5.01TCURRENT US$
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GDP GROWTH-19.7%CURRENT US$
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GDP GROWTH48.4%CURRENT US$
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GDP PC $39,827CURRENT US$
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Japan-Hong Kong In 2021, Japan exported $28.5B to Hong Kong. The main products that Japan exported to Hong Kong are Integrated Circuits ($3.81B), Gold ($2.27B), and Semiconductor Devices ($2.02B). During the last 26 years the exports of Japan to Hong Kong have increased at an annualized rate of 0.19%, from $27.1B in 1995 to $28.5B in 2021.

In 2009, Japan exported services to Hong Kong worth -$1.52B, with Transportation ($2.11B), Travel ($816M), and Royalties and license fees ($313M) being the largest in terms of value.

Hong Kong-Japan In 2021, Hong Kong exported $1.81B to Japan. The main products that Hong Kong exported to Japan were Platinum ($183M), Non-Iron and Steel Slag, Ash and Residues ($97.6M), and Gas Turbines ($89.5M). During the last 26 years the exports of Hong Kong to Japan have decreased at an annualized rate of 1.74%, from $2.86B in 1995 to $1.81B in 2021.

In 2021, Hong Kong did not export any services to Japan.

Comparison In 2021,  Japan ranked 1 in the Economic Complexity Index (ECI 2.06), and 4 in total exports ($731B). That same year, Hong Kong ranked 21 in the Economic Complexity Index (ECI 1.16), and 36 in total exports ($124B).

Latest Trends

September, 2023

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Overview In September 2023, Japan exported ¥460B and imported ¥36.8B from Hong Kong, resulting in a positive trade balance of ¥423B. Between September 2022 and September 2023 the exports of Japan have increased by ¥82.4B (21.8%) from ¥378B to ¥460B, while imports increased by ¥26.1B (243%) from ¥10.7B to ¥36.8B.

Trade In September 2023, the top exports of Japan to Hong Kong were Commodities not elsewhere specified (¥78B), Integrated Circuits (¥31.5B), Gold (¥30.1B), Semiconductor Devices (¥13.9B), and Electrical Capacitors (¥13.3B). In September 2023 the top imports of Japan from Hong Kong were Live Fish (¥8.33B), Commodities not elsewhere specified (¥4.97B), Integrated Circuits (¥1.81B), Precious Metal Scraps (¥818M), and Jewellery (¥326M).

Origins In September 2023 the exports of Japan were mainly from Chiba (¥237B), Osaka (¥79.5B), Tokyo (¥39.6B), Fukuoka (¥35.3B), and Aichi (¥20.1B), while imports destinations were mainly Chiba (¥18.1B), Tokyo (¥10.7B), Osaka (¥6.66B), Fukuoka (¥486M), and Hyōgo (¥368M).

Growth In September 2023, the increase in Japan's year-by-year exports to Hong Kong was explained primarily by an increase in product exports in Commodities not elsewhere specified (¥18.3B or 30.6%), Gold (¥12.5B or 71.2%), and Jewellery (¥3.24B or 87.1%). In September 2023, the increase in Japan's year-by-year imports  from Hong Kong was explained primarily by an increase in product imports  in Live Fish (¥6.67B or 404%), Integrated Circuits (¥1.56B or 636%), and Commodities not elsewhere specified (¥1.3B or 35.6%).

Latest Trade

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EXPORT GROWTH (September 2022 - September 2023)¥82.4B(21.8%)
IMPORT GROWTH (September 2022 - September 2023)¥26.1B(243%)
MAIN EXPORTER (September 2023)Chiba¥237B

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Historical Data

Bilateral Trade by Products

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In 2021, Japan exported $28.5B to Hong Kong. The main products exported from Japan to Hong Kong were Integrated Circuits ($3.81B), Gold ($2.27B), and Semiconductor Devices ($2.02B). During the last 26 years the exports of Japan to Hong Kong have increased at an annualized rate of 0.19%, from $27.1B in 1995 to $28.5B in 2021.

In 2021, Hong Kong exported $1.81B to Japan. The main products exported from Hong Kong to Japan were Platinum ($183M), Non-Iron and Steel Slag, Ash and Residues ($97.6M), and Gas Turbines ($89.5M). During the last 26 years the exports of Hong Kong to Japan have decreased at an annualized rate of 1.74%, from $2.86B in 1995 to $1.81B in 2021.

Exports from Japan (Flag) to Hong Kong (Flag) (2021)

Exports from Hong Kong (Flag) to Japan (Flag) (2021)

Market Competitiveness

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Japan
Top DestinationChina$153B
Hong Kong
Top DestinationChina$30.3B

This map shows whether countries import more from Japan or Hong Kong. Each country is colored based on the difference in imports they receive from Japan and Hong Kong or the difference in the growth in imports.

In 2021, countries that imported more from Japan than Hong Kong were United States ($128B), China ($153B), and Chinese Taipei ($52.5B).

In 2021, countries that imported more from Hong Kong than Japan were India ($17B), Macau ($2.4B), and Israel ($2.82B).

Difference in imports from Hong Kong (Flag) and Japan (Flag) (2021)

Comparative Advantage Japan - Hong Kong

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This chart compares trade between Japan and Hong Kong by product, considering products traded by both, Japan and Hong Kong.

During 2021, Japan had a large net trade with Hong Kong in the exports of Machines ($14.2B), Precious Metals ($3.63B), and Chemical Products ($2.31B).

During 2021, Hong Kong had a large net trade with Japan in the exports of Machines ($490M), Precious Metals ($406M), and Mineral Products ($185M).

Service Trade

Bilateral Service Trade

In 2009, Japan exported services to Hong Kong worth -$1.52B, with Transportation ($2.11B), Travel ($816M), and Royalties and license fees ($313M) being the largest in terms of value.

Service trade data is presented based on availability.

Services Exports from Japan (Flag) to Hong Kong (Flag) (2009)

Economic Complexity

Competitive Landscape

This visualization show the product space at the HS4 level colored from blue to yellow.  This mean that the more blue a dot/product is, the more Japan has comparative advantage over Hong Kong. Similarly, the more yellow a dot/product is, the more Hong Kong has comparative advantage over Japan.

Product Space of Japan (Flag) and Hong Kong (Flag) (2021)

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