Increasing Egyptian cotton exports to Washington

The Egyptian Minister of Trade and Supply stated that Egyptian exports to the USA in the weaving, textile, and clothes industry achieved a 16% increase during the period between January and July 1997. The value of these exports was $215 million compared to $185 million during the same period last year.

The value of the weaving exports within the first six months of the current year is $8.3 million compared to $2.2 million during the same period last year. The value of the textile industry increased to $8 million during the first six month of the current year compared to $6.8 million during the same period last year.