Top China Product Advantages Over Hong Kong
The greatest trade wins for mainland Chinese suppliers over Hong Kong were for the products in the accompanying list. The People's Republic racked up a US$350.3 billion surplus in its trade with Hong Kong in 2014, up 14.6% from 2012.
Electronic equipment
The products below earned the greatest subcategory surpluses for mainland China versus Hong Kong.
1. Phone system devices: $57.2 billion
2. Circuits/microassemblies: $30.6 billion
3. Solar power diodes/transistors: $9.5 billion
4. Printed circuits: $8.3 billion
5. Converters/power supplies: $8 billion
6. Insulated wire/cable: $4.6 billion
7. Capacitators: $4.6 billion
8. Switches, protectors, connectors: $4.3 billion
9. TV receivers/transmit/digital cameras: $4.3 billion
10. TV/radio/radar device parts: $4 billion
Gems, precious metals, coins
The products below earned the greatest subcategory surpluses for mainland China versus Hong Kong.
1. Jewelry: $44.2 billion
2. Other precious metal items: $5.1 billion
3. Diamonds (unmounted/unset): $1.7 billion
4. Goldsmith/silversmith wares: $1.1 billion
5. Silver (unfinished): $763.3 million
6. Imitation jewelry: $154.3 million
7. Pearls: $102.5 million
8. Natural pearl/precious stone items: $68.4 million
9. Synthetic precious stones: $47.6 million
10. Precious stone dust, powder: $19.1 million
Machinery
The products below earned the greatest subcategory surpluses for mainland China versus Hong Kong.
1. Computers, optical readers: $30 billion
2. Computer parts, accessories: $12.1 billion
3. Printing machinery: $3.9 billion
4. Turbo-jets: $1 billion
5. Air or vacuum pumps: $781.3 million
6. Moulding boxes/base: $696.9 million
7. Miscellaneous office machines: $504.6 million
8. Air conditioners: $340.6 million
9. Taps, valves, similar appliances: $331.4 million
10. Miscellaneous machinery: $220.4 million
Medical, technical equipment
The products below earned the greatest subcategory surpluses for mainland China versus Hong Kong.
1. Liquid crystal/optical instruments: $13 billion
2. Optical fiber cables, sheets, plates: $1.7 billion
3. Lenses, prisms, mirrors: $1.2 billion
4. Other measure/test machines: $470.6 million
5. Spectacles, goggles: $433.6 million
6. Regulate/control instruments: $356.4 million
7. Cardiographs, xrays: $356 million
8. Physical/chem. analysis tools: $291.1 million
9. Spectacle/goggle frames: $234 million
10. Hydrometers, thermometers: $233.9 million
Oil
The products below earned the greatest subcategory surpluses for mainland China versus Hong Kong.
1. Processed petroleum oils: $5.3 billion
2. Petroleum gases: $1.4 billion
3. Electrical energy: $512.9 million
4. Petroleum jelly, mineral waxes: $37.7 million
5. Coal, solid fuels made from coal: $7.6 million
6. Natural bitumen, asphalt, shale: $5.1 million
7. Coal tar oils (high temp distillation): $423,000
8. Petroleum oil residues: $20,000
9. Asphalt/petroleum bitumen mixtures: $11,000
10. Tar pitch, coke: $2,000
Ships, boats
The products below earned the greatest subcategory surpluses for mainland China versus Hong Kong.
1. Cruise/cargo ships, barges: $6.4 billion
2. Light vessels, fire boats, floating docks/platforms: $639.2 million
3. Tugboats, pusher craft: $85.2 million
4. Fishing vessels, factory ships: $36 million
5. Yachts, pleasure/sports vessels: $12.9 million
6. Rafts, other floating structures: $3.8 million
7. Warships, lifeboats: $2.7 million
Knit or crochet clothing
The products below earned the greatest subcategory surpluses for mainland China versus Hong Kong.
1. Women's clothing: $1.8 billion
2. Jerseys, pullovers: $1.7 billion
3. Men's suits,trousers: $455.6 million
4. T-shirts, vests: $417.2 million
5. Women's underwear, pajamas: $193.9 million
6. Men's shirts: $91.3 million
7. Other clothing accessories: $82.1 million
8. Tracksuits, swimwear: $80 million
9. Infant clothing: $70.7 million
10. Gloves, mitts: $69.7 million
Plastics
The products below earned the greatest subcategory surpluses for mainland China versus Hong Kong.
1. Miscellaneous plastic items: $1.3 billion
2. Polyacetal/ether/carbonates: $741.5 million
3. Packing goods, lids, caps: $666.1 million
4. Plates, sheets, film, tape, strips: $423.4 million
5. Self-adhesive plastic in rolls: $484.1 million
6. Polyamides: $245.6 million
7. Tableware, kitchenware, toiletry: $238.5 million
8. Ethylene polymers: $201.9 million
9. Plates, sheets, film, tape, strips: $193 million
10. Propylene/olefin polymers: $109 million
Clothing (not knit or crochet)
The products below earned the greatest subcategory surpluses for mainland China versus Hong Kong.
1. Women's clothing: $1.3 billion
2. Men's suits, trousers: $517.4 million
3. Bras, corsets:: $336.3 million
4. Men's shirts: $177.6 million
5. Women's coats, jackets: $153 million
6. Men's coats, jackets: $145.8 million
7. Women's shirts: $105.6 million
8. Tracksuits, swimwear: $88.3 million
9. Garments from special fabric: $80.9 million
10. Women's singlets,pyjamas: $40.6 million
Toys, games
The products below earned the greatest subcategory surpluses for mainland China versus Hong Kong.
1. Sports equipment: $1 billion
2. Models, puzzles, other toys: $870 million
3. Table games, bowling equipment: $654 million
4. Carnival items, magic tricks: $42.5 million
5. Fishing gear, decoy birds: $19.9 million
6. Amusement park games: $167,000
Furniture, lighting, signs
The products below earned the greatest subcategory surpluses for mainland China versus Hong Kong.
1. Miscellaneous furniture: $1.2 billion
2. Lamps, lights illuminated signs: $922.3 million
3. Seats (excl barber/dentist chairs): $273.9 million
4. Mattresses, quilts: $133 million
5. Prefabricated buildings: $25.5 million
6. Medical/surgical/dental furniture: $12.5 million
Fastest-Growing Chinese Product Surpluses Versus Hong Kong 2014
Data source: Trade Map, International Trade Centre, www.intracen.org/marketanalysis
