Economic Overview - The overall local GDP in Hong Kong for Q2 2025 increased by 3.1% compared to the same period last year, slightly up from a 3.0% increase in Q1 2025 [1] Service Industry Analysis - The total value added by all service activities rose by 3.4% in Q2 2025, compared to a 2.5% increase in Q1 2025 [1] - The value added by import and export trade, wholesale, and retail industries increased by 6.1% in Q2 2025, up from a 4.2% increase in Q1 2025 [1] - The accommodation and food services sector saw a decline of 1.8% in value added in Q2 2025, consistent with a similar decline in Q1 2025 [1] - The transportation, warehousing, postal, and courier services sector increased by 5.6% in Q2 2025, compared to a 2.6% increase in Q1 2025 [1] - The information and communications sector's value added rose by 1.1% in Q2 2025, remaining stable compared to Q1 2025 [1] Financial and Professional Services - The financial and insurance sector's value added increased by 5.3% in Q2 2025, up from a 4.2% increase in Q1 2025 [2] - The real estate, professional, and business services sector recorded a slight decline of 0.2% in Q2 2025, an improvement from a 0.5% decline in Q1 2025 [2] - The public administration, social, and personal services sector increased by 2.2% in Q2 2025, compared to a 1.7% increase in Q1 2025 [2] Manufacturing and Utilities - The local manufacturing sector's value added rose by 0.9% in Q2 2025, compared to a 0.7% increase in Q1 2025 [2] - The electricity, gas, water supply, and waste management sector saw a 0.2% increase in value added in Q2 2025, recovering from a 1.3% decline in Q1 2025 [2] Construction Industry - The construction sector experienced a decline of 8.7% in value added in Q2 2025, following a 4.9% decline in Q1 2025 [3]

Core Insights - The warehouse industry is a crucial segment of modern supply chains, providing storage, management, sorting, and distribution services, which are essential for the efficient operation of the economy [3][5][11] - The industry is experiencing a transformation from "scale expansion" to "quality upgrade," driven by technological advancements and supply chain changes, with a focus on smart, green, and global operations [7][11] Industry Definition and Function - The warehouse industry encompasses logistics infrastructure operations that facilitate the storage, management, sorting, and distribution of goods, ensuring safety, efficiency, and cost reduction in supply chains [5][9] - Warehouses can be categorized by operational entities (third-party, self-operated, public, cloud-based), functionality (storage, circulation, specialized), technology level (traditional, automated, smart), and structural design (single-story, multi-story, automated, outdoor) [5][9][11] Industry Development Scale - The total warehouse area in China has seen significant growth, with 32.96 million m² completed in 2023, an increase of 4.17 million m² from 2022; however, a decline to 25.08 million m² is expected in 2024, a 24% decrease [6][11] - The total area of general warehouses is projected to reach approximately 1 billion m² in 2024, an increase of 517 million m² from 2023, with a rental area of 54.898 million m² and 1.722 million m² under construction [6][11] Warehouse Demand Distribution - By warehouse size, the largest demand in 2024 will be for warehouses sized 0-999 m², accounting for 33.33%, followed by those over 10,000 m² and those sized 1,000-1,999 m², each representing 19.3% [6][11] - Warehouse leasing constitutes 75.44% of the demand, with the eastern region accounting for 63.16% of warehouse leasing activity, while the northeastern region shows no leasing demand [6][11] Competitive Landscape - The warehouse industry in China features a multi-tiered competitive structure, with major players including national logistics giants, specialized logistics real estate firms, vertical operators, and regional small to medium-sized enterprises [7][11] - Leading companies like JD Logistics, SF Express, and Cainiao Network dominate the first tier, while firms like Prologis and Wanwei Logistics occupy the second tier, focusing on standardized assets and fund management [7][11]

Core Insights - The warehouse industry is a critical component of the modern logistics system, providing essential services such as storage, inventory management, sorting, packaging, and distribution, which are vital for the efficient operation of the real economy [1][4] - The demand for warehouses has significantly increased due to the rise of e-commerce and consumption upgrades, leading to a substantial growth in warehouse completion area in recent years [4][6] - In 2023, China's warehouse completion area reached 32.96 million m², an increase of 4.17 million m² compared to 2022, while a projected decrease of 24% is expected in 2024 with a completion area of 25.08 million m² [4][6] Warehouse Industry Definition and Classification - The warehouse industry encompasses the operation of logistics infrastructure that provides storage, custody, sorting, distribution, and related value-added services, forming a core part of the modern supply chain [2] - Warehouses can be classified based on operational entities (third-party, self-operated, public, and platform-based cloud warehouses), functional purposes (storage, circulation, and specialized warehouses), and technological levels (traditional, automated, intelligent, and digital twin warehouses) [2] Current Development Status - The general warehouse area in China has been on a growth trend, with the total area expected to reach approximately 1 billion m² by 2024, an increase of 517 million m² from 2023 [6] - The rental area of general warehouses is 54.898 million m², with 1.722 million m² currently under construction and a total of 40,274 warehouse parks [6][8] Industry Chain - The warehouse industry chain revolves around the core link of "goods storage and circulation," involving a wide range of upstream and downstream related industries [10] - Upstream includes suppliers of storage infrastructure and equipment, while midstream consists of warehouse service operations, and downstream includes demand from manufacturing, retail, e-commerce, and logistics sectors [10][11] Competitive Landscape - The warehouse market in China exhibits a multi-tiered differentiation structure, with major players including national logistics giants, specialized logistics real estate companies, and regional small to medium-sized storage enterprises [12] - National logistics giants like JD Logistics, SF Express, and Cainiao Network lead the first tier, while specialized logistics real estate firms like Prologis and Wanwei Logistics occupy the second tier [12] Future Development Trends - The warehouse industry is undergoing a transformation from "scale expansion" to "quality upgrade," with leading companies consolidating their advantages through technological investments and mergers [19] - Future competition in the warehouse industry will focus on intelligence, sustainability, and globalization [19]

Economic Overview - The overall local GDP in Hong Kong increased by 3.1% in Q1 2025 compared to the same period last year, up from a 2.5% increase in Q4 2024 [1] Service Sector Analysis - The total value added by all service activities rose by 2.6% in Q1 2025 year-on-year, compared to a 1.7% increase in Q4 2024 [1] - The value added by import and export trade, wholesale and retail industries increased by 4.2% in Q1 2025 year-on-year, contrasting with a 0.2% decline in Q4 2024 [1] - The accommodation and food services sector saw a decrease of 1.8% in value added in Q1 2025 year-on-year, following a 2.6% increase in Q4 2024 [1] - The transportation, warehousing, postal, and courier services sector's value added rose by 2.9% in Q1 2025 year-on-year, down from a 6.8% increase in Q4 2024 [1] - The information and communications sector's value added increased by 1.3% in Q1 2025 year-on-year, slightly down from a 1.5% increase in Q4 2024 [1] - The financial and insurance sector's value added rose by 4.4% in Q1 2025 year-on-year, compared to a 1.9% increase in Q4 2024 [1] Other Industries - The real estate, professional, and business services sector recorded a 0.3% decline in value added in Q1 2025 year-on-year, following a 1.7% increase in Q4 2024 [2] - The public administration, social, and personal services sector's value added increased by 1.7% in Q1 2025 year-on-year, down from a 3.0% increase in Q4 2024 [2] - The local manufacturing sector's value added rose by 0.7% in Q1 2025 year-on-year, compared to a 1.0% increase in Q4 2024 [2] - The electricity, gas, water supply, and waste management sector experienced a 1.4% decline in value added in Q1 2025 year-on-year, following a 3.0% increase in Q4 2024 [2] Construction Industry - The construction sector's value added declined by 1.9% in Q1 2025 year-on-year, following a 4.7% decrease in Q4 2024 [3]