Combination of Indonesian imports of low cost cotton and lower labour costs supported it to compete against China in reducing prices of its textile products resulting in an increase in exports to the US made from cotton yarn which include dresses and coats.
Most popular cotton products imported from Indonesia were women and girl's cotton slacks and knit blouses during the period January to April.
China and Mexico were the top suppliers scoring through wide margin earlier.
Indonesia has replaced Mexico's business while China switched to Hong Kong.
By usurping market share of China and CAFTA exports to US, Indonesia has emerged as the seventh largest supplier.
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