香港贸发局上调今年香港出口增长预测

Core Insights - Hong Kong's exports recorded a year-on-year growth of 12.7% in the first seven months of this year, prompting the Hong Kong Trade Development Council (HKTDC) to raise its overall export growth forecast for 2025 from 3% to a range of 7% to 9% [1] - The HKTDC's export confidence index for the third quarter of 2025 showed an increase in the current situation index from 49.6 to 53.3, and the expected index rose from 49 to 54.3 [1] - The strong export performance is attributed to the industry's strategy of early shipments, although this effect is expected to diminish in the coming months [1] Market Analysis - The current market classification index indicates that mainland China and ASEAN are viewed as the best-performing markets, with exporters feeling optimistic about the prospects in these regions [1] - Despite a challenging trade environment, most surveyed companies expect their net profit margins to either increase or remain stable in the third quarter [1]