The value of Hong Kong's total exports of goods rose to $330.2 billion in April, up 8.1% compared to a year ago, the Census & Statistics Department announced today.

It followed a year-on-year increase of 8% in March exports.

The value of imports jumped 11.1% to $377.2 billion for April, after a year-on-year increase of 10.7% in March.

A trade deficit of $46.9 billion, or 12.4% of the value of imports, was recorded in April.

Comparing the three-month period ending April with the preceding three months on a seasonally adjusted basis, the value of total exports increased 2.9%, while that of imports rose 5.2%.