On the other hand, Japan had to import slightly more than Y400 millions of raw cotton from third countries. Deducing the figure of imports from that of exports, the balance amounts to Y 119 millions, which makes an important contribution to Japan's supply of foreign currency.
An unprecedented increase in the exports of cotton yarns is seen in contrast to a weakening of the miscellaneous cotton goods trade. Also specially worth of attention has been the rivalry between Japanese cotton mills in China and those at home, a sure which is expected to con-inno in 1940—Havas.
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