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Export Opportunities: Hong Kong
Key Facts to help your business benefit from the Hong Kong market
Country Profile (CIA World Factbook)
Population
7.21 million (2014)
CurrencyHong Kong Dollar
GDP
272.1 billion USD (2013)
Official Language Traditional Chinese
Top UK Exports to Hong Kong (gov.uk)
• P recious or semi-precious
stones, precious metals and
imitation jewellery
• Boilers, machinery and
mechanical appliances
• Electrical machinery and
equipment, sound and
television recorders
• Works of art and antiques
CHINA
• Vehicles
• O
ptical, photographic,
cinematographic and
medical apparatus
• Beverages, spirits and vinegar
• Plastics and plastic products
• Clocks and watches
• Meat and edible meat offal
Why Export to Hong Kong?
• Established export market – Hong Kong is the UK’s third
largest export market in the Asia Pacific region (gov.uk)
• World leading economy – It is one of Asia’s leading
financial and business centres (gov.uk)
• Strong business links – There is strong intellectual property
rights protection and well established rule of law (gov.uk)
• Access to China – Hong Kong is a springboard into
the Chinese market and is also a business hub for the Asia
Pacific region (gov.uk)
• Growing UK exports – UK goods exports grew to £5.25
billion in 2013 making it the second largest market for goods
in Asia Pacific (gov.uk)
• Growing economy – Hong Kong’s growth has averaged
4.5% over the last 10 years (gov.uk)
Hong Kong
Tips for Doing Business
in Hong Kong
• P
lan ahead – Make appointments for business meetings
at least one month before arrival (ediplomat)
• Multi-lingual approach – Use business cards printed
in English on one side and in Chinese characters on the
other side (ediplomat)
• Make a good first impression – Upon introduction,
present your business card with both hands and with the
Chinese side up (ediplomat)
• Follow local etiquette – Be sure to look at a business card
upon receiving it and do not write on it in front of the person
who gave it to you (ediplomat)
Shipping Services to Hong Kong
Your Shipment
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Your Transit Time*
Your FedEx Service
For all your shipments containing packages
weighing up to 68kg
1-2 days to key business centres
FedEx International Priority®
For all your shipments containing packages
weighing between 68kg and 1,000kg
2-3 days
FedEx International Priority® Freight
For all your shipments containing packages
weighing up to 68kg
4-7 days
FedEx International Economy®
For all your shipments that include items
weighing between 68kg and 1,000kg
4-6 days
FedEx International Economy® Freight
* Transit times and delivery commitments may vary depending upon exact origin, destination and nature of goods carried. Visit fedex.com/gb for further details.
How to Get Started: talk to FedEx Express on 08456 016060 to learn how we can help
your business reach customers in Hong Kong.