Core Insights - Hong Kong's total foreign direct investment (FDI) stock is projected to increase by 9.1% to HKD 200,496 billion by the end of 2024, equivalent to 631% of the local GDP, primarily due to positive inflows of direct investment [1] - The total outward direct investment stock from Hong Kong is expected to rise by 6.7% to HKD 188,900 billion, representing 595% of the local GDP, driven by positive outflows to overseas enterprises [1] Group 1: Inflows and Outflows - Total direct investment inflows for 2024 are estimated at HKD 9,824 billion, an increase from HKD 9,549 billion in 2023 [2] - Total direct investment outflows for 2024 are projected to be HKD 6,292 billion, a decrease from HKD 7,529 billion in 2023, resulting in a net direct investment inflow of HKD 3,532 billion [2] - Mainland China is the primary source of direct investment inflows, amounting to HKD 4,660 billion, followed by the British Virgin Islands at HKD 2,370 billion [2] Group 2: Economic Activities - The largest economic activities for Hong Kong enterprises receiving foreign direct investment are investment and holding, real estate, and professional and commercial services, accounting for 68.2% of the total by the end of 2024 [1] - For outward direct investment, the same sectors (investment and holding, real estate, and professional and commercial services) represent 78.8% of the total by the end of 2024 [2] Group 3: Role of Hong Kong - Hong Kong continues to be a major destination and source for global foreign direct investment, with significant inflows and outflows reinforcing its status as an international financial and business hub [3] - The government aims to leverage Hong Kong's unique advantages to enhance international connections and attract more mainland enterprises to use Hong Kong as a platform for expansion [4]
香港2024年底外来直接投资总存量同比上升9.1%
智通财经网·2025-12-09 09:03