Cambodia: Garment and textile exports grow in Q1

19 June 2014

Despite lapses in factory safety and ongoing labor unrest, Cambodian exports of garments and textiles grew 9% in the first three months of the year.

According to data from the Garment Manufacturers Association in Cambodia (GMAC), Cambodia exported US$1.17bn worth of garments and textiles between January and March this year, compared to $1.08bn in the same period a year ago. The country exported $287.1m worth of the garments and textiles in January followed by $440.8m in February and $445.7m in March.

During the first quarter, the US was the number one exported market for Cambodia garments and textiles, reaching $461.6m. Cambodia exported $400.2m to European Union, followed by $95.2m to Canada and $77.7m to Japan.

Source:

http://www.just-style.com/news/garment-and-textile-exports-grow-in-q1_id122051.aspx