Macao, China

Asia & Middle East

Trade in Macao, China

Macao, China was the world’s 149th largest exporter of goods and 41st largest exporter of commercial services in 2025. Export values were $1123 and $40114 million USD respectively. Macao, China’s top export category was manufactures, followed by agricultural products, and fuels and mining products. In 2023, Macao, China’s main export destination markets for goods and services trade were to Hong Kong, China, China and United States, with trade representing 142.08 per cent of GDP. In terms of imports, Macao, China is the world’s 100th largest importer of goods and 83rd largest importer of commercial services. Import values were $15501 and $6022 million USD respectively in 2025. Macao, China’s top import category was manufactures, followed by agricultural products and fuels and mining products.  Leading import partners were China, France and Italy. Macao, China is part of 2 different Regional Trade Agreements, including with China – Macao, China, and Hong Kong, China – Macao, China.
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General Information

This section includes general information on the economy, legal system, official languages and links to additional demographic information.

Official Name

Macao Special Administrative Region

Abbreviation

MO

WTO Membership Date

1 January 1995

Legal System

civil law system based on the Portuguese model

Language

Traditional Chinese

Number of Time Zone(s)

1

Additional Information

Financial Information

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Currency

Hong Kong dollar

Exchange Rate

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Contact Information

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Government MSME Agency

  • Made in Macao

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  • Macao SAR Government

SPS Enquiry Points

Sanitary and phytosanitary (SPS) enquiry points are government agencies designated to answer questions about trade requirements.

  • Municipal Affairs Bureau
    Phone: +(853) 8296 1111

    Avenida de Almeida Ribeiro nº 163
    Instituto para os Assuntos Municipais

    [email protected]

TBT Enquiry Points

Technical Barriers to Trade (TBT) enquiry points are government agencies designated to answer questions about trade requirements.

  • Economic and Technological Development Bureau
    Phone: +(853) 8597 2239
    Website: https://www.dsedt.gov.mo

    1-3, Rua Dr. Pedro José Lobo
    25th Floor

Additional Information

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Links to other helpful resources

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Trade Information Portal

 https://www.dsedt.gov.mo/en_US/web/public/pg_et_apg?_refresh=true

Last Reviewed: October, 2026

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