Italian women’s clothing exports to China grow rapidly

According to data from ANSA and related media, Italian women’s clothing production and sales have remained dynamic since 2008. Total sales to the Italian local market from January to April 2008 reached 13 billion euros, an increase of 5% over the same period in 2007. Growth for the first time since 2001. During the same period, women’s clothing exports also increased by 8.6%. Exports to EU countries grew slowly, but exports to emerging countries grew rapidly. From the perspective of major export countries, Russia surpassed France to become the largest export destination of Italian women’s clothing, accounting for 11.2% of Italy’s total women’s clothing exports, France 10.4%, Germany 8%, and the United States 6.8%. During the same period, exports to mainland China increased by 57.4%, and exports to Hong Kong increased by 31.2%.