Textile Exports Up 18% in GuatemalaWednesday, November 24, 2010 In September, clothing and textile sales to the U.S. grew 18% over the same period in 2009. According to the Central Bank of Guatemala, total exports amounted to $1.07 billion in clothing and fabrics, or $168.2 million more than last year. Honduran Sock Exports DoubleThursday, December 3, 2009 Socks exports to the United States will reach $5.4 million by the end of the year, 101% more than 2008, when $2.7 million were sold. "Honduras textile industry improved in this segment, despite the fact that total textile and apparel exports to the U.S. fell 7%", commented Guillermo Matamoros, director of the Honduran Maquila Association (AHM). El Salvador: Textile Exports to Europe Up 133%Tuesday, January 28, 2014 The sale of synthetic fibers increased by 133% between November 2012 and March 2013. Statsistics from the Central Reserve Bank (BCR) reveal that between November 2012 and March 2013, exports of synthetic fibers to Europe increased from $1.4 million to $3.4 million, which is 133%. Salvadoran Textile Exports ReboundFriday, October 7, 2011 In the first eight months of the year maquila exports reported an increase in volume of 22.3% and 10.9% in value. Data from the Central Reserve Bank shows that total exports reached $822.4 million up to August 2011. New Markets for Guatemalan TextilesWednesday, October 6, 2010 Since March, Colombia and Venezuela have become new markets for Guatemalan textiles. Exports since March to these countries have totaled $ 23.1 million. Guatemala: Textile Exports RecoverThursday, August 19, 2010 After a big drop in 2009, sales abroad have seen a 17.6% increase in the first half of 2010. According to information from Vestex, the Guatemalan association of textile and apparel manufacturers, in the first six months of this year the sector's exports totaled $705.2 million, 17.6% higher than the $599.6 million exported in the same period of 2009. Silkscreen Exports MultiplyFriday, May 18, 2012 Guatemala went from exporting 50,000 screen printed garments to 12 million within 12 years. Within a month, the textile and clothing sector exports abroad 32 million items, of which 37.5% have graphic prints, said Robert Matheu, president of the Silkscreen Commission from the Clothing and Textiles sector. Slight Improvement for Nicaragua Textile ExportsTuesday, May 25, 2010 In the first quarter of 2010 the country exported 11.75% more textile goods than in the same period of 2009. Data from the Nicaraguan Textile and Apparel Industry Association (Anitec) shows that $197.4 million were exported in the first three months of 2009, increasing to $220.6 million in 2010. Caution in Salvadoran Textile IndustryTuesday, November 30, 2010 Textile businessmen does not dare to raise expectations for next year. If there is an increase it would be minimal, said Edwin Zamora, president of the Chamber of the Textile, Clothing and Free Zones of El Salvador (CAMTEX). Nicaraguan Textile Exports UpFriday, November 12, 2010 Up to September, exports reported an increase of 10.8% over the same period in 2009. According to the Nicaraguan Association of Textiles and Apparel (Anitec), foreign sales until September 2010 totaled $ 733.74 million. Record Exports for Nicaraguan Textile IndustryWednesday, February 16, 2011 In 2010, Nicaraguan textile companies operating from free zones shipped a record figure of $1,018 million. According to Anitec, the association which represents these companies, the figure implies a 14% increase when compared to 2009 and a 8% increase if measured up against 2008 (formerly considered the best year ever). El Salvador: Figures in the Textile sector in 2015Tuesday, March 22, 2016 Textile exports in the year exceeded $2.5 billion, an increase of 6% compared to 2014. From a report by the Chamber of Textile Industry, Clothing and Free Zones of El Salvador: Red de Negocios Centroamericana Company Profile
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Salvadoran Textile Exports Would Increase by 7%Monday, March 2, 2009 The textile sector foresees a 7% increase in exports for 2009, despite the economic crisis. La Prensa Grafica published on its website: "However, according to businessmen in the sector, this prospect for growth might not be met due to local bank credit restrictions, not necessarily because of the fall in demand in the North American country. Guatemalan Textile Exports Drop by 29%Friday, April 3, 2009 Sector entrepreneurs are focused on increasing the added value of the garments to offset the fall in demand abroad. According to the Commission on Textiles and Clothing (Vestex) of the Guatemalan Association of Exporters (Agex-port), there were $202 million exported in January and February 2009, $84.2 million less than during the same period last year when the total was $286.2 million. |
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