According to figures released by the China Leather Industry Association (CLIA),
China’s leather sector posted an overall increase of 2.4% in exports for the full year 2006 to reach $23.324 billion from the $22.773 billion reported in 2005. Footwear exports increased to $8.774 billion from to $8.065 billion in 2005, travelgoods rose to $8.703 billion from $7.311 billion and fur garment exports improved to $488.513 million from $1.872 billion, leather gloves exports rose to $871.253 million from $860.588 million, and exports of leather balls reached $244.729 million compared with $179.040 million. On a less positive note, leather garment exports declined to $1.643 billion from $2.275 billion.

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