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Cambodia sees apparel export growth in Jan-Nov amid global recovery

However, performance weakened in November ****, reflecting seasonal order normalisation and cautious buying by international brands. Exports of knitted apparel and accessories (Chapter **) fell *.* per cent year on year to $***.*** million from $***.*** million in November ****, while non-knitted apparel and accessories exports (Chapter **) declined ** per cent to $***.*** million from $***.*** million in November ****.

On the import side, Cambodia’s intake of knitted or crocheted fabrics (Chapter **) rose *.* per cent to $*,***.*** million in January–November **** from $*,***.*** million during the same period in ****, indicating sustained production activity. Imports of man-made fibres (Chapter **) increased modestly by *.* per cent to $*,***.*** million from $*,***.*** million in the previous year, while imports of cotton and cotton yarn (Chapter **) grew *.* per cent to $***.*** million from $***.*** million, reflecting steady raw-material demand from garment factories.