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Hong Kong Figures - Retail Q3 2026

October 14, 2026 10 Minute Read

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  • Leasing volume in core districts fell by 22% q-o-q to 290,000 sq. ft. after a strong Q2 2026, despite still being the third most active quarter on record. 
  • F&B accounted for over one-third of quarterly leasing volume. The fitness sector was the second most active industry with 50,000 sq. ft., marking its highest ever quarterly leasing volume. 
  • International brands continued to express an interest in entering the SAR, while mainland Chinese brands were quiet in core locations.
  • High street shop vacancy in core districts decreased by 0.5-ppt q-o-q to 6.0%, marking the second-lowest level since Q4 2019. This contributed to a 0.9% q-o-q increase in rents, marking the seventeenth consecutive quarterly gain, and bringing y-t-d growth to 2.7%.