Total exports and imports of Chinese textile during the first six months 2006 give an impressive picture of the industry.

The export value was US $428.95 billion with the increase of 25.2 percent and import value stood at $367.12 billion, up 21.3 percent.

Export value of clothing and clothing accessories increased by 27.6 percent to $39.69 billion, while export value of textile yarn and textile was $22.97 billion, up 19.3 percent.

The export value of shoes was $10.21 billion rose by 16.6 percent.

80 percent of export rise value is from processing trade, of which 70 percent is from foreign enterprisers in China.