Although Vietnamese textile and garment exports to EU countries are expected to rise steadily in 2008, experts are concerned that the removal of quotas on Chinese textile items may have a detrimental effect on the sector’s growth capacity.

Textile and garment exports are expected to total approximately $1.65 billion over the coming year. Total exports to the EU in 2007 totalled $8.5 billion, up 19% and accounting for 18% of the country’s total annual revenues.

Other major exports include footwear, coffee, seafood and items made from wood.

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