According to China Customs, China's apparel and clothing accessories exported USD 59.74 billion in Jan. - Aug. 2006, rising by 28.1% year-on-year.

In Jan. - Aug. 2006, China's apparel and clothing accessories exports to the US reached USD9.08 billion, up 1.3% and accounting for 15.2% of the country’s total apparel and clothing accessories exports. It was the first growth of apparel exports to the US this year.

Exports to the EU recorded USD10.72 billion, increasing by 9.6% and representing 18% of China's apparel export. The EU maintained its position as the first largest market for China’s apparel and clothing accessories.

China's apparel export to Japan, the second biggest market amounted to USD9.74 billion, with the growth rate of 6.9%.