Sri Lanka's Clothing Export Target Will Reach US $5 Billion In 2015.

Rohan Abeykoon, chairman of the clothing exporters association of Sri Lanka (SLAEA), revealed that Sri Lanka's goal of achieving $5 billion in clothing exports by 2015 has been put on the agenda. He said that if the amount and accuracy of exports were accurate, Sri Lanka. clothing Exports will reach about $4 billion this year.

He added that despite the global recession, the clothing industry in Sri Lanka still performed very well. 1~10 data show that local clothing exports increased by 45% over the same period last year.

In terms of exports, the chairman of Rohan Abeykoon pointed out that China accounts for about 35% of the world's total clothing. Trade The share is much higher than that of Sri Lanka, but at present, some garment importers are strategically seeking new sources to replace China, so the clothing industry in Sri Lanka has the chance to benefit from this situation. 1%.

However, he believes that the shortage of labour will affect local clothing. industry An important obstacle to development is the need to find lasting solutions to this problem.