23-27  Total Imports and Exports of Goods
  (HKD 100 million)
Type of Trade 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007
           
  Imports 18057.70 21111.23 23294.69 25998.04 28680.11
  Domestic Exports 1216.87 1259.82 1360.30 1345.27 1091.22
  Re-exports 16207.49 18931.32 21141.43 23265.00 25783.92
  Total Exports 17424.36 20191.14 22501.74 24610.27 26875.13
  Total Trade 35482.06 41302.37 45796.43 50608.31 55555.24
  Merchandise Trade Balance -633.34 -920.09 -792.95 -1387.77 -1804.97