Malaysian Textile / Apparel Exports Expand 6.5%

Malaysia's textile and apparel exports enjoyed a period of growth in 2006, with total exports reaching RM11.205 billion.  This was the highest total in over five years and reflected 6.5 percent growth. 

Malaysia has proven successful in the post-2005 world despite its disadvantages.  In 2006, Malaysia was able to increase exports to the U.S. market by 9.8 percent in volume terms and 1.9 percent in value terms, reaching US$739.36 million -- 66 percent of all exports were apparel.

Total textile and apparel production has also increased in 2006, posting 5.9 percent year-on-year growth; however, textile output actually weakened, while domestic apparel production soared 21.3 percent to the highest level in over five years of 85.125 million units.

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