Sales of Brazilian Textile Exports to Arab Countries hit USD 3 Million in Early 2017
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Sales of Brazilian Textile Exports to Arab Countries hit USD 3 Million in Early 2017

Brazilian exports of textiles and garments to the Arab World has actually surged during the very first 2 months of 2017, raising by 87.5 percent compared to its efficiency during the exact same period in 2016, the Arab Brazilian Chamber of Commerce (ABCC) has revealed. Huge demand for artificial material and sisal rope made use of in ships and rigs led the rise in total sales getting to USD 3 million up from USD 1.6 million in January and February 2016.

The Brazilian Textile and Apparel Industry Association (ABIT) reported that sales from rope exports made up USD 1 million, while beachwear, fabric threads and internal garments additionally climbed during the two months. ABIT's study of exports consist of different parts in the production chain including raw materials such as fibers, yarns and filaments in addition to technical and non-fabric commercial fabrics, and clothes.
Arab countries continue to be one of Brazil's biggest market for clothing, especially for sections such as event puts on, children's and coastline puts on. Based upon ABIT's latest data, the United Arab Emirates has the highest imports of Brazilian fabrics and apparel during this duration, followed by Algeria, Egypt, Morocco, and Lebanon.

To boost the Brazilian textile and fashion industry exports, ABIT and the Brazilian Trade and investment Firm (Apex-Brazil) have actually launched the Texbrasil program which serves to profit associated merchants. Statistics showed that firms which have actually joined the program expanded their export markets to Arab countries by 40 per cent in 2016, valued at USD 2.9 million in 2015 to USD 4.1 million in 2016.

Michel Alaby, Secretary General and Chief Executive Officer, ABCC, claimed: "Brazil's textile exports efficiency during the initial two months of the year indicate the constant growth of the country's market share in the industry as the Arab World remains to seek quality materials, not only in raw materials however likewise with ended up goods. The Arab customer base has a discerning taste for luxury and exclusivity in clothing and garments and this segment remains encouraging for the Brazilian export field. It is worth keeping in mind that the continued support of industry teams coupled with innovative business methods, have actually played an important duty for the development of the Brazilian textile in the Arab region."

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