The Copper Export Council stated in a communiqué that 62 million dollars of copper were sold abroad during that period.

Textile and furniture exports totaled 287 million dollars in January and February.

The Textile Export Council explained that foreign sales of textiles and yarns increased 26.5 percent to reach 176 million dollars.

Meanwhile, exports of home furniture rose 23 percent to 120 million dollars.

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