China's export of silk items to Italy surged by 66.41 percent year-on-year to US$ 62.364 million during the first three quarters of the current year.
Volume-wise, China exported 1430.60 tons of silk commodities during the period, showing an increase of 21.53 percent year-on-year.
Average unit price too saw a rise of 36.93 percent year-on-year to US$ 43.59 per kg.
Imports by Italy accounted for 11.17 percent by volume and 11.63 percent by value of China's total exports of silk products during January to September 2011.
Fibre2fashion News Desk - China