In April, the total sales value of the retail industry in Hong Kong is provisionally estimated to be 31.4 billion Hong Kong dollars, an increase of 8.6% year-on-year.

On June 2, the Census and Statistics Department of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region Government released the latest retail sales figures. The provisional estimate of the total value of retail sales in April 2026 was HK$31.4 billion, an increase of 8.6% compared to the same month in 2025. The revised estimate of the total value of retail sales in March 2026 showed a 12.8% increase compared to March 2025. When compared to the same period in 2025, the provisional estimate of the total value of retail sales for the first four months of 2026 increased by 11.3%. In April 2026, online sales accounted for 9.7% of the total retail sales value. The provisional estimate of online retail sales value for that month was HK$3 billion, a 30.6% increase compared to April 2025. The revised estimate of online retail sales value in March 2026 showed a 35.3% increase compared to March 2025. When compared to the same period in 2025, the provisional estimate of the total value of online retail sales for the first four months of 2026 increased by 30.2%. After adjusting for price changes, the provisional estimate of the total quantity of retail sales in April 2026 increased by 6.4% compared to April 2025. The revised estimate of the total quantity of retail sales in March 2026 showed a 9.8% increase compared to March 2025. When compared to the same period in 2025, the provisional estimate of the total quantity of retail sales for the first four months of 2026 increased by 9.0%. In analyzing the temporary estimate of sales value by major category of retailers, comparing April 2026 to April 2025, the sales value of uncategorized consumer goods rose by 14.2%. This was followed by jewelry, watches, and luxury gifts (up 19.8%); supermarket products (up 3.0%); electrical and other durable consumer goods (up 21.9%); drugs and cosmetics (up 1.7%); clothing (up 5.9%); food, alcoholic beverages and tobacco (up 0.3%); automotive and automotive parts (up 46.1%); books, stationery, and gifts (up 4.9%); furniture and fixtures (up 6.4%); and opticians (up 6.1%). On the other hand, comparing April 2026 to April 2025, the sales value of department store merchandise fell by 6.7%. This was followed by fuel (down 11.7%); shoes, related products, and other clothing accessories (down 1.9%); and Chinese medicine (down 8.5%). In the three months ending in April 2026, the provisional estimate of the seasonally adjusted total value of retail sales increased by 2.9% compared to the previous three months, while the provisional estimate of the seasonally adjusted total quantity of retail sales decreased by 2.0%. A government spokesperson stated that the total retail sales value in April saw a robust year-on-year increase of 8.6%, with most major categories of retailers experiencing growth. Looking ahead, with the economy continuing to expand, a significant increase in visitors to Hong Kong, and a resilient consumption atmosphere, the retail industry is expected to continue to benefit. The government will closely monitor the evolving geopolitical situation for potential downside risks and its potential impact on the local consumer market.