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Cotton Fabrics Output 20 PCT Higher in March

Cotton Fabrics Output 20 PCT Higher in March

Write: Enola [2011-05-20]

Beijing, CNCotton: Cotton fabrics output increased 21.3% over February to 1.86 bil square meters in March, reflecting a year on year growth of 20.48%.

Shandong remain the top producer, registering 636 mil square meters. Production for Hubei, Hebei and Jiangsu ranged from 175-283 mil, posting a growth of 14.38%, 32% and 15.04% respectively.

January through March, total fabric production amounted to 4.91 bil square meters, 824 mil or 20.1% higher than year ago level.