Exports of readymade garments
to Restricted countries during
April-June’2002-2003 have amounted
to 283.0 million pcs valued at US$ 1014.0 million (Rs. 4962.93
crores) during the period April-June 2002. This represents an
increase of 6.59% in terms of quantity and 7.46% in terms of value,
when compared to the same period of previous financial year, according
to a release issued by Apparel Export Promotion Council. Exports
to USA, during April-June’2002-2003, have amounted to 108.8 million
pcs valued at US$ 506.8 million (Rs. 2480.90 crores) which indicates
an increase of 38.42% in terms of quantity and 13.48% in terms
of value, as compared to April-June’2001-2002. Exports of readymade
garments to E.U., during April-June’2002-2003 have amounted to
157.3 million pcs valued at US$ 458.7 million (Rs. 2244.61 crores).
In comparison to the corresponding period of last financial year,
there has been a decrease of 6.09% in terms of quantity, while
an increase of 5.45% in terms of value.
Exports to Canada, during April-June’2002-03,
have amounted to 16.9 million pcs valued at US$ 48.5 million (Rs.
237.42 crores). There has been decrease of 12.89% in terms of
quantity and 21.77% in terms of value, compared to April-June’2001-2002.
