Hong Kong’s exports rose nearly 36 per cent year on year in March – the sharpest rate in more than five years – backed by what authorities described as “strong global demand” for AI-related electronic products and outpacing last month’s growth despite global trade disruptions.

According to the Census and Statistics Department, the total value of exports of goods rose by 35.8 per cent to HK$618.4 billion (US$78.9 billion) in March compared with the same month in 2025. Meanwhile, imports rose 41.2...