Qatar-Hong Kong trade sees steady growth, reaches $1.6bn last year

Doha, Qatar: The Chief Executive of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (HKSAR), H E John Lee, led a high level business delegation to Qatar,...

Doha, Qatar: The Chief Executive of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (HKSAR), H E John Lee, led a high-level business delegation to Qatar, marking the first official mission comprising both senior Hong Kong business leaders and representatives from mainland Chinese enterprises. The visit aims to deepen economic cooperation across key sectors, including trade, finance, green technology, and innovation under the ‘Belt and Road Initiative’.

Hong Kong and Qatar have seen steady growth in bilateral trade, with Hong Kong’s merchandise trade with Qatar reaching $1.6bn in 2024, making Qatar its third-largest trading partner in the Middle East.

Addressing a gathering at a business luncheon yesterday, H E Lee expressed strong optimism about the future of Qatar-Hong Kong relations. 

“This is the first time a Chief Executive of HKSAR has led a joint delegation from both Hong Kong and mainland China, and I am pleased that our first stop is in the dynamic and forward-looking nation of Qatar,” he said.

“Our delegates bring expertise in green development, AI, advanced manufacturing, new energy, infrastructure, logistics, and global finance. Together, we seek to build long-term partnerships and explore high-quality, sustainable investment opportunities.”