Republic of China's Trade with Hong Kong 2003-2007

Item Hong Kong
Total Area
(sq. km)
1,098
Population (Million) 7.0*
Capital ---
Language(s) English, Mandarin, Cantonese
National Day Oct. 1
Country Code 852
Currency Hong Kong Dollar
Exchange Rate (Per US$, 2007 avg) HKD7.8
GDP (US$ Billion) 206.7
Economic Growth Rate (%) 6.3*
Consumer Price Inflation (%) 2.0
GDP Per Capita (US$) 29,610*
Unemployment Rate (%) 3.5
Global Merchandise Exports (US$ Million) 345,900
Global Merchandise Imports (US$ Million) 365,600
ROC Exports
(US$ Million)
34,239.0
ROC Imports
(US$ Million)
1,629.2
*Estimate

Major Trade Items 2006

Total: 34,239.0 Total: 1,629.2
11,176.8
1
355.6

Electronic integrated circuits and microassemblies

  Gold (including gold plated with platinum) unwrought or in semi-manufactured forms, or in powder form
HS Code: 8542  
HS Code: 7108
2,091.6
2
234.7

Liquid crystal devices not constituting articles provided for more specifically in other headings; lasers, other than laser diodes; other optical appliances and instruments, not specified or included elsewhere

  Ferrous waste and scrap; remelting scrap ingots of iron or steel
HS Code: 9013  
HS Code: 7204
1,687.5
3
206.6

Electric sound or visual signalling apparatus (for example, bells, sirens, indicator panels, burglar or fire alarms), other than those of heading No.85.12 or 85.30

  Electronic integrated circuits and microassemblies
HS Code: 8531
 
HS Code: 8542
1,279.8
4
66.2

Polymers of styrene, in primary forms

  Diodes, transistors and similar semiconductor devices; photosensitive semiconductor devices, including photovoltaic cells whether or not assembled in modules or made up into panels; light emitting diodes
HS Code: 3903  
HS Code: 8541
1,277.1
5
49.4

Parts and accessories (other than covers, carrying cases and the like) suitable for use solely or principally with the machines of headings Nos.84.69 to 84.72

  Article of jewellery and parts thereof, of precious metal or of metal clad with precious metal
HS Code: 8473  
HS Code: 7113

Source: Bureau of Foreign Trade, Ministry of Economic Affairs, R.O.C. (Taiwan)