Sales of jewellery, watches and other luxury items in Hong Kong continued their winning streak in September, reflecting an industry-wide recovery in the retail sector.

According to Hong Kong's Census and Statistics Department, retail sales of jewellery, watches and clocks, and other valuable gifts rose 9.1 per cent to HK$3.88 billion (around US$500 million) in September 2025 compared to the same period last year.

January to September sales, however, were down year over year by 0.9 per cent to HK$37.38 billion (approximately US$4.8 billion).

Total sales, representing all retail segments, were up 5.9 per cent in September this year, with consumer durable goods, specifically electrical products, exhibiting the highest increase.

The government said September's 5.9 per cent year-over-year rise showed a further strengthening of retail sales from the increase recorded in the preceding month. Most broad retail outlet types registered varying degrees of growth in sales, it noted.

"Looking ahead, improving local consumer sentiment and sustained growth in inbound tourism should continue to render support to retail businesses," the government added.