Fibres has been shipped to nearly 20 countries in the world, of which China was the lead importer, accounting for 54.4% of the total value.In the first half of this year, 341,000 tons of fibres and yarns were exported with a value of US$933.4 million, up 18.5% in volume and 29.47% in value. The Republic of Korea came second after China with 68,400 tons or US$164.6 million (up 39.6% and 40.65%, respectively).  Although Turkey was the third largest consumer of Vietnam fibres and yarns, exports to the market dipped sharply by 37.5% in volume to 30,000 tons and 28.3% in value to US$67.9 million.Taiwan saw a sharp increase of 81.16% to 12,900 tons.The Vietnam Cotton & Spinning Association said Turkey made up one-third of Vietnam’s fibre and yarn exports in the past, but after its anti-dumping duties were imposed in recent years, Vietnamese businesses have shifted their export targets to China and Pakistan.