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Hong Kong: Crucial second half for apparel exports
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JTN Monthly Asian Textile Business
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September 1, 2001
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Special Feature
There is no longer even one hopeful area among the major markets for Hong Kong. The second half of this year will turn out to be the most challenging time ever for the apparel manufacturing industry in Hong Kong.
Jan.-Jun. Experts Up Only 1%
Exports of apparel and its accessories from Hong Kong in JanuaryJune 2001 compiled by the Hong Kong Trade Development Council (HKTDC) totaled HK$81,008 million, up 1% from the same period of the preceding year. Despite the recent report on slow incoming orders from the U.S., exports to the largest market are fighting well, registering HK$27,418 million, up 3% in January-June 2001. Furthermore, exports to the U.K., Japan and Canada ...