The major item in staple fibre viz. of polyester staple fibre has increased by 132% and viscose staple fibre has also shown a growth of 38 percent. U.A.E., the largest market for Indian MMF textiles has shown a fall of 24 percent. USA, which witnessed a spectacular growth in 2004, has been showing a declining trend from the start of this year and in August 2005 it has declined by 31 percent.
The export data has been compiled from the daily list of Customs of major Sea and Air Ports of India except for Cochin Port and Vishakapatnam Port.
-Polyester Filament yarn and Acrylic Spun Yarn exports were down sharply by 54% and 68% respectively. - Exports of Polyester Wool and Nylon Filament has shown a remarkable growth of 81.76% and 61.31% respectively. - In all the categories staple fibre has shown a growth of 60% valued at Rs.26.87 crores.