China Fastener Exports Jump

Jason Sandefur

China exports of steel and copper fasteners grew 20% to 240,000 tons in October, with the value soaring 72% to US$446.3 million, Xinhua News Agency reports.

During the first 10 months of 2008, fastener exports from China increased 5.3% to 2.28 million tons, while the value grew 36% to US$3.7 billion. �2008 FastenerNews.com