The Census & Statistics Department today published the September 2006 issue of the Monthly Digest of Statistics, which carries three features.

Hong Kong's Imports Measured on Free On Board (FOB) Basis for 2005 introduces the concept and application of imports valued on FOB basis, and analyses Hong Kong's imports and the related insurance premiums and freight costs for 2005.

The Real Estate Sector in Hong Kong, 1995 to 2004 analyses the industry structure and business performance of the local real estate sector.

Gross Domestic Product by Economic Activity describes in detail GDP concepts, including the compilation of GDP by production, income and expenditure approaches. It also discusses the structural changes experienced by the Hong Kong economy since 1989.