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Hong Kong SAR, China Trade Openness

Trade as % of GDP  NE.TRD.GNFS.ZS

360.57% +1.06% (+0.3%)
Year 2025 Rank #3 Global Peak 442.62% (2013) Source World Bank

Hong Kong SAR, China Trade Openness (1961–2025)

Overview

Hong Kong SAR, China's trade openness stood at 360.57% in 2025, a rise of +1.06% from 2024. Based on recent trends, this figure is projected to reach 360.57% by 2025. Hong Kong SAR, China ranked 3rd globally.

Data & projection

Year Trade Openness YoY change Rank
2027* trend 354.21% - -
2026* trend 357.39% - -
2025* trend 360.57% - -
2025 360.57% +1.06% #3
2024 359.51% +6.50% #159
2023 353.01% −31.87% #171
2022 384.88% −17.58% #180
2021 402.46% +51.78% #181
2020 350.68% −3.06% #181
2019 353.74% −23.15% #180
2018 376.89% +0.10% #183
2017 376.80% +5.07% #183
2016 371.73% −17.68% #182
2015 389.41% −36.57% #183
2014 425.98% −16.64% #181
2013 442.62% +12.05% #179
2012 430.57% +8.71% #177
2011 421.85% +17.08% #176
Show all years (1961-2025)
* Linear trend extrapolation

Detected Pattern

Export Boom Cycle
Current account surplus with strong export growth (>15% YoY), reserve accumulation, and moderate GDP growth. Typical of commodity exporters during price surges.
Reserves YoY +11.7% GDP growth 3.8% C/A balance 4.6%
Occurred 768 times, 546 successful
Reserves YoY
+25.6%
GDP growth
4.0%
C/A balance
14.5%
Reserves YoY
+14.6%
GDP growth
3.7%
C/A balance
2.9%
Reserves YoY
+12.8%
GDP growth
43.8%
C/A balance
16.4%
Reserves YoY
+12.6%
GDP growth
6.0%
C/A balance
0.5%
Reserves YoY
+38.3%
GDP growth
5.0%
C/A balance
1.2%
Reserves YoY
+18.0%
GDP growth
2.9%
C/A balance
3.9%

Analysis

Hong Kong SAR, China matched the Export Boom Cycle pattern in 2017. Historically, 71% of countries showing this pattern (546 out of 768) saw trade openness improve within 24 months. View full analysis →

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Hong Kong SAR, China's trade openness?

Hong Kong SAR, China's trade openness was 360.57% in 2025. Ranked 3rd globally. This represents a 0.3% increase from the previous year.

What was the highest trade openness in Hong Kong SAR, China?

Hong Kong SAR, China's trade openness peaked at 442.62% in 2013.

What was the lowest trade openness in Hong Kong SAR, China?

The lowest trade openness in Hong Kong SAR, China was 141.09% in 1965.

How does Hong Kong SAR, China rank in trade openness?

Hong Kong SAR, China ranks 3rd globally in trade openness as of 2025.

What is the World Bank indicator code for trade openness?

The World Bank indicator code is NE.TRD.GNFS.ZS. Data sourced from World Bank.

What is the projected trade openness of Hong Kong SAR, China in 2025?

Hong Kong SAR, China's trade openness is projected to reach 360.57% by 2025 based on trend extrapolation.

What is the trade openness of Hong Kong SAR, China in 2025?

The trade openness of Hong Kong SAR, China in 2025 was 360.57%. This ranks 3rd in the world.

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