Feb. 19, 2010 (China Knowledge) - The export value of textiles and garments in China reached US$15.57 billion last month, up 2.2% from the same month of last year, according to statistics from China's General Administration of Customs.

The export value of textile products surged 18.2% year on year to US$5.58 billion, while that of garments and accessories fell 5% from a year ago to US$9.99 billion.

The value of shoe exports rose to US$2.93 billion, increasing 1.4% year on year.

In December 2009, the export value of Chinese textile and garment products grew 4.48%, with exports to the U.S. increasing 27% from the same period of the previous year.