The exports of apparel and textiles from Vietnam to South Korea increased by a sharp 49.2 per cent year-on-year to $1.37 billion, during the first 10 months of the current year, according to the data from the General Department of Customs. The South Korean market accounted for 9.2 per cent of all textiles and clothing exported by Vietnam during January-October 2013 period.

The US continued to be the largest market for Vietnamese clothing, accounting for $7.17 billion, registering a growth of 14.6 per cent year-on-year. The EU and Japan were the second and third largest importers of Vietnamese garments and textiles, during the 10-month period.

Vietnam’s clothing and textile exports to the EU rose by 10.5 per cent year-on-year, while its exports to Japan jumped 21.7 per cent, during the period under review. Brazil, Canada and Mexico were among the other countries, which imported more clothing and textiles from Vietnam during the period. From January to October 2013, Vietnam’s total apparel and textile exports shot up by 18.7 per cent year-on-year to $14.8 billion, according to the data from the Ministry of Industry and Trade.

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