The world largest importers of used clothing are Sub Saharan countries, receiving over 25% of global second-hand clothing exports.

The economy relies on tourist arrivals, mostly from Japan, and clothing exports.

Textile processing generally has declined since the mid-1990s, although clothing exports have grown steadily since 2000.

Last year, Britain's clothing exports were worth £2 billion (20 per cent up on 1989's figures).

The colony's clothing exports account for a big chunk of America's large apparel trade imbalance.

The surge in China's clothing exports has taken business from rich and poor nations alike.

Firstly, the developing countries are very vulnerable, especially those that are the most dependent on textiles and clothing exports.

All countries, except, to our mind, the least developed countries, must contribute to this, including of course those whose textiles and clothing exports are highly competitive.

Sri Lanka will receive duty-free access to the EU for almost all its exports, including vital textile and clothing exports.

Although products from oil to umbrellas to fresh yams are included under the trade law, clothing exports appear to be giving stagnant African economies the biggest stimulus.