Category-wise, exports of knitted and crocheted clothing and accessories (HS chapter 61) earned $761.869 million during the first-month period, registering a increase of 4.7 per cent from $727.696 million earned during the corresponding period of the previous year.

Exports of non-knitted apparel and accessories (HS chapter 62) were valued at $605.369 million, up 7.6 per cent from $562.619 million exports made in the same period of 2019.

Meanwhile, exports of carpets, mats and tapestries (HS chapter 57) were up 22.7 per cent to $224.563 million during the period under review.

Fibre2Fashion News Desk (PC)