EPZA exports register 39 percent increase

Exports from Export Processing Zones Authority during the period July 2010 - April 2011 showed a record growth of 39 percent. According to the statistics released by EPZA, exports during the period under review stood 39 percent higher at over US $447.044 as compared to US $320.597 million in the corresponding period of 2009-10. The export is 62 percent higher as compared to the corresponding period of 2008-09.
This significant growth in exports reflects the confidence of the investors on EPZA and its policies. Despite current global economic challenges, the Zone has shown resilience. Resultantly, exports have registered a phenomenal growth. This has also contributed in creating employment opportunities, generation of revenues for the government, and increasing investment in the zone.-PR