christmas ornaments

China exported US$1.8 billion worth of Christmas ornaments including trees, lights and ornaments in the 10 months to October 2005. This is an increase of about 12 percent from shipments in the corresponding period of the previous year. Exports of Christmas lights accounted for US$823 million of total shipments in the period, registering year-on-year growth of 23 percent. The US is the largest importer of Christmas ornaments from China, absorbing US$821 million worth from January to October 2005. The EU follows closely with Christmas ornaments imports amounting to US$616 million in the same 10 month period. Most Christmas ornaments makers are mainland China owned private companies. But there are also a number of foreign-invested suppliers in the country, most of which are invested or owned by Hong Kong or Taiwan companies. Almost all of the foreign companies are based in Guangdong province.