Hong Kong’s retail sector recorded its fifth consecutive month of growth in September, with sales rising 5.9% year-on-year to HK$31.3 billion ($4.03 billion), according to government data released Friday. The gains were driven by stronger tourism and local consumption, though fashion-related categories saw a downturn.

In volume terms, retail sales rose 4.8% from the same period a year earlier, following a revised 3.4% increase in August. For the first nine months of 2025, however, the value of total retail sales fell 1% compared with the same period in 2024, while volume decreased by 2.3%.

A government spokesperson said improved consumer sentiment and sustained inbound tourism were expected to continue supporting retail activity in the coming months.

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