In 2004, the value of domestic exports classified to the machinery, equipment, apparatus, parts and components industry rose 22.7% over a year earlier to $15.8 billion, while those to the consumer electrical and electronic products industry rose 3.4% to $9.2 billion.

The value of domestic exports classified to the textiles industry fell 2% on 2003 to $36.4 billion, while those to the wearing apparel industry fell 0.9% to $32.3 billion.

The Census & Statistics Department said these four major industries together accounted for 75% of Hong Kong's total domestic exports.

As for other manufacturing industries, a notable increase was registered for the value of domestic exports classified to the basic metals and fabricated metal industry, by 24.2%to $4.3 billion, and 13.7% to $6.3 billion for the chemical and chemical products industry.