China’s shipments of garments and accessories eased *.* per cent year-on-year to $**.*** billion from $**.*** billion. Meanwhile, exports of textile products, including yarns, fabrics and related articles, rose *.* per cent to $**.*** billion from $**.*** billion, supported by improved downstream manufacturing activity across Asia.
In May **** alone, garment shipments were valued at $**.*** billion, while exports of textile yarns, fabrics and related articles stood at $**.*** billion, taking the combined monthly total to $**.*** billion.