-- Hong Kong's retail sales value was provisionally estimated at HK$33.9 billion in March, up 12.8% from a year prior, according to data released by the Census and Statistics Department Wednesday.
Online sales, which accounted for 9.7% of the total retail sales value in the month, increased 35.1% to HK$3.3 billion.
The sales value of other consumer goods not classified elsewhere climbed 18.1%; jewelry, watches, clocks, and valuable gifts 27.2%; wearing apparel 8.3%; and motor vehicles and parts 80.8%, among others.
On the other hand, the sales value of fuels slipped 14.2%; Chinese drugs and herbs 5.4%; and footwear, allied products, and other clothing accessories 10.2%.
Retail sales value jumped 12.1% year over year in the first quarter of 2026.