The World Trade Organization's latest Global Trade Outlook and Statistics report indicates Hong Kong rose to become the world's fifth-largest trading entity in 2025, climbing two places from the previous year. The Hong Kong Trade Development Council (HKTDC) stated the WTO report fully demonstrates Hong Kong's continued resilience in merchandise trade, with total trade value growing robustly last year, further reinforcing its position as an international trading hub.
This achievement is attributed to the institutional advantages under the "One Country, Two Systems" principle and Hong Kong's free and open business environment. The year 2026 marks the beginning of China's national 15th Five-Year Plan, which supports Hong Kong in better integrating into national development. The plan aims to consolidate and enhance Hong Kong's status as an international financial, shipping, and trade centre, while also developing it into an international innovation and technology centre and an international hub for high-calibre talent.
The HKTDC emphasized that this "Four Centres and One Hub" positioning meets the country's needs and builds on Hong Kong's distinct strengths. With a global network of 51 offices, the HKTDC will continue to leverage Hong Kong's unique advantage as a gateway linking the Chinese Mainland with the rest of the world, promoting Hong Kong as a two-way global investment and business hub. The organization plans to organize international exhibitions, conferences, and business missions to create business opportunities for companies in the Chinese Mainland and international markets. For more information, visit https://mediaroom.hktdc.com/en.
