The fastener imports and exports of Jiaxing city in the first seven months of 2012 fell to US$575 million. The exports declined 5.1% to US$560 million while imports rose 7.5% to US$15 million. Jiaxing Fastener Exports Highlights:Exports to the main markets saw decrease except for the U.S. The U.S. and EU continued to be the main consumers of Jiaxing’s fasteners, importing 43.6% of Jiaxing’s fasteners to US$244 million in the first seven months of 2012. However, among the top 27 importers, 20 ones saw decrease. Exports to EU, Russia ASEAN declined 21.24%, 18.9% and 10.18%, respectively. (…)