SRI LANKA BOOSTS CLOTHING EXPORTS WHILE MAINTAINING REPUTATION FOR ETHICAL AND RELIABLE PRODUCTION
March 1st, 2019
THE PASSING of the USD5 billion annual clothing export milestone by Sri Lanka is especially significant, says its industry association, because it has been achieved while maintaining an “ethical and reliable brand”.
The country’s total clothing exports reached USD5.05 billion last year (2018 calendar year), posting an annual gain of 4.97% year-on-year, Joint Apparel Association Forum Sri Lanka (JAAFSL) secretary general, Tuly Cooray told just-style. And now “the country is eyeing USD8 billion exports by 2025”, he said.
Furthermore, when compared ...
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