香港贸发局上调全年出口增长预测为7%至9%

Core Viewpoint - The Hong Kong Trade Development Council has raised its export growth forecast for the year from 3% to a range of 7% to 9% due to a strong performance in the first seven months of 2023, which saw a year-on-year growth of 12.7% [1][3]. Group 1 - The increase in export growth forecast is attributed to companies adopting early shipments and a "rush to export" strategy [1][3]. - The trade environment remains uncertain due to high tariffs imposed by the U.S. on several major trading partners starting in August and the increasing fragmentation of the global trade system [1][3]. - The export confidence index among Hong Kong exporters rose from 49 points in the previous quarter to 54.3 points in the third quarter of this year, indicating improved optimism about industry prospects [1][3]. Group 2 - Exporters express optimism regarding market prospects in mainland China, ASEAN, the EU, and Japan [1][3].