Huge growth in exports to Africa

21/05/2009

China's state news service has reported that the customs authorities in Huangpu District in Guangdong show that the province's exports to Africa countries increased by 1.4% to $3.1 billion in the first four months of this year.

The footwear industry's contribution to this was $120 million, showing growth of 67%. Exports of leathergoods were up by 65% too.