The table delineates the export values of various products in Hong Kong for the years 2009 and 2010, along with the corresponding percentage changes.
Overall, the data reveals significant fluctuations in export values across different categories, with notable increases in telecommunication and metals, while clothing and manufacturing witnessed substantial declines.
In 2009, the export value for telecommunication products stood at HK$7.9 billion, which escalated dramatically to HK$12.7 billion in 2010, marking an impressive growth of 61%. Similarly, the export of metals surged from HK$2.3 billion to HK$5.1 billion, representing a remarkable increase of 120%. Equipment also experienced a positive trajectory, increasing from HK$10.3 billion to HK$11.6 billion, which corresponds to a growth rate of 13%. Collectively, the export values for these three categories underscores a robust performance in 2010.
Conversely, the clothing and manufacturing sectors exhibited adverse trends during the same period. The clothing segment recorded a decline from HK$6 billion in 2009 to HK$5 billion in 2010, reflecting a decrease of 17%. The manufacturing category experienced an even steeper decline, plunging from HK$5.5 billion to HK$4 billion, equivalent to a 27% drop. Notably, when considering the overall export values, the total increased from HK$32 billion in 2009 to HK$38.4 billion in 2010, resulting in a substantial overall growth of 20%, despite the downturns in specific product categories.