According to the latest Customs statistics show that in October 2008, China’s cotton imports to 96,200 tons, 32,800 tons reduction from the previous month, or 25.4 percent; the same period last year to reduce 40,800 tons, or 29.8 percent. 2008/09, a total of China’s cotton imports of 225,300 tons, down 146,300 tons, or 39.4 percent.