The sales comprised 63 tonnes of Giza 88 and 875 tonnes of Giza 86, the official said .
“The deal brings Alcotexa’s export commitments for the 2009/10 season, which began in September, to 69,691.8 tonnes of cotton worth $161.8 million, the official said
“Egypt expects to export 80,000 tonnes of cotton this season, the agriculture minister said in February .
“By this time last year, Alcotexa had sold 16,597 tonnes of cotton worth $43.76 million. .
Date:5/17/2010
Source:www.just-style.com