Hong Kong retail sales up 6.5% in November 2025

The value was provisionally estimated at $33.7b.

The total retail sales in Hong Kong reached $33.7b in November 2025, up 6.5% compared with the same month last year, the Census & Statistics Department announced.

The value was provisionally estimated at $33.7b and the estimate for the month was 4.4% higher year-on-year (YoY), considering price changes over the same period, it added. 

Online sales accounted for 11.2% of the total retail sales figure for the month. Provisionally estimated at $3.8b, the value of online retail sales rose 28.4% compared the year before.

Meanwhile, the value of sales of electrical goods and other consumer durable goods not elsewhere classified increased by 38.6% YoY. 

The department also noted increases in the sales value in the following categories: jewellery, watches and clocks, and valuable gifts (3.6%); other consumer goods not elsewhere classified (up 5.5%); wearing apparel (3%); commodities in department stores (3.8%); food, alcoholic drinks and tobacco (2%); medicines and cosmetics (9.2%); and optical shops (7.3%).

The value of sales of commodities in supermarkets decreased 2.1%. Also decreased were sales of motor vehicles and parts (3.1%); fuels (11.1%); footwear, allied products and other clothing accessories (4.3%); furniture and fixtures (6.1%); books, newspapers, stationery and gifts (10.6%); and Chinese drugs and herbs (1.8%).

Looking ahead, the government said that the gradual improvement in local consumption, sustained economic growth, and growth in inbound visitors, will continue to benefit retail businesses in the city.