Garment and footwear exports gained an impressive growth in the first five months of this year.
In May, output of natural fabrics was estimated at 26.8 million sq.m, a year-on-year rise of 5.5% while that of synthetic fabrics dipped 4.9% to 66.3 million sq.m and casual clothing rose 9% to 262.3 million units.
The figures in five months are 118.2 million sq.m (up 2.3%), 287.1 million sq.m (up 1.8%) and 1,212.2 million units (up 2.3%), respectively.
About 62% of garment businesses have won more orders in the second quarter compared to the first quarter of this year.
In the period, footwear output is estimated at 130.7 million pairs, an increase of 24.8% over the same period last year. Exports in five months hit 4.6 million USD, up 19.5%.
In May, output of natural fabrics was estimated at 26.8 million sq.m, a year-on-year rise of 5.5% while that of synthetic fabrics dipped 4.9% to 66.3 million sq.m and casual clothing rose 9% to 262.3 million units.
The figures in five months are 118.2 million sq.m (up 2.3%), 287.1 million sq.m (up 1.8%) and 1,212.2 million units (up 2.3%), respectively.
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In the period, footwear output is estimated at 130.7 million pairs, an increase of 24.8% over the same period last year. Exports in five months hit 4.6 million USD, up 19.5%.
