China's raw silk exports rise in Jan-Feb'13

Raw silk exports from China increased in value, but declined in volume during the first two months of the current year, according to customs statistics.

 

Raw silk exports from China increased in value, but declined in volume during the first two months of the current year#

The data released for the month of February shows that China exported 554 tons of raw silk valued at US$ 301.77 million.

 

Raw silk exports from China increased in value, but declined in volume during the first two months of the current year#

During the initial two months of 2013, China exported 1,205 tons of raw silk, down four percent compared to the corresponding period of last year.

 

Raw silk exports from China increased in value, but declined in volume during the first two months of the current year#

In terms of value, however, China’s raw silk exports in January and February fetched US 581.62 million, up 12.8 percent compared with the same period last year.

 

Raw silk exports from China increased in value, but declined in volume during the first two months of the current year#