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Chinese textiles, garments exports rise in January
China’s textiles and garments exports reached US$15.57 billion in the first month of 2010, up 2.2% compared to January 2009, according to the Chinese customs office.
Exports of textile products surged 18.2% from a year ago to US$5.58 billion, while that of garments and accessories fell 5% to US$9.99 billion. Shoe exports rose to US$2.93 billion, increasing 1.4% year-on-year.
Chinese textile and apparel exports grew 4.48% in December 2009, with exports to the US increasing 27% from the same period of the previous year.
Source: adsaleata.com
From the Egytex news archive, first published on 11 March 2010. Figures and names are as reported at the time.