The table provides an overview of the export values of various products for the years 2009 and 2010, expressed in Hong Kong dollars (HK billion), alongside the percentage changes in export values over the specified period.
Overall, the data indicates that telecommunications experienced remarkable growth, while clothing and manufacturing sectors faced significant declines. Additionally, despite its relatively low initial value, the metals category exhibited the most substantial increase.
In 2009, equipment and telecommunications represented considerable portions of total exports, valued at HK$10.3 billion and HK$7.9 billion, respectively. By 2010, the export value of equipment rose to HK$11.6 billion, reflecting an increase of 13%. Conversely, telecommunications exports surged by a remarkable 61%, reaching HK$12.7 billion, thus establishing itself as the leading export category. The metals sector, initially valued at HK$2.3 billion in 2009, exhibited a dramatic increase of 120%, climbing to HK$5.1 billion, indicating a substantial upward trend.
In stark contrast, both clothing and manufacturing exports experienced a decline. Clothing exports decreased from HK$6 billion in 2009 to HK$5 billion in 2010, which constitutes a reduction of 17%. Similarly, manufacturing exports fell sharply by 27%, from HK$5.5 billion to HK$4 billion. Cumulatively, the total export value for all products increased from HK$32 billion in 2009 to HK$38.4 billion in 2010, representing an overall growth of 20%. This varied performance across different sectors highlights the shifting dynamics in export activities during this period.