2005 China Fastener Exports Top $1 Billion

Jason Sandefur

China exports of steel and copper fasteners rose 28% to 129,271 tons in July, Xinhua News Agency reported. The value of the shipments increased 31% to $156.8 million, compared with the shipment value in July 2004.
During the first seven months of 2005 fastener exports from China grew 40% to 846,286 tons, with the shipment value gaining 53% to $1.02 billion. \ �2005 FastenerNews.com