HONG KONG ANNUAL REPORT, 1954
Plasticwares. There are 36 factories employing over 660 workers in this branch of local industry. Several are equipped to use modern techniques and a very wide. range of articles is produced including tooth brushes, mugs, plates, combs, coat hangers, cigarette cases, electrical fittings, signboards, chopsticks, poker chips, and toys.
During the year exports were valued at £479,147, the main markets being in Malaya, Indonesia, and Burma.
Sugar Refining. There are 4 sugar factories and refineries in the Colony, employing over 500 workers. The only large-scale refinery is that of the Taikoo Sugar Refining Company Ltd., which was established in 1884. The principal source of raw material is Mauritius, and the Company produces light quality refined sugar, granulated sugar, crystals, half cubes, brown sugar and golden syrups.
Miscellaneous. Other local industries which em- ploy substantial numbers of workers are mining and quarrying-1,600; wearing apparel, footwear (other than rubber) and made-up textiles-5,600; wood and cork manufactures (other than furniture)-1,500; print- ing, publishing and paper dyeing-6, 200; chemical and chemical products (other than paints and lacquers) -2,400; clay, pottery, abrasives, glass and glassware
·I,900.
Marketing and Co-operatives
Fish Marketing Organization. Since the Fish Marketing Organization was set up by Government in 1945 every effort has been made to foster and develop the local fishing industry, whilst at the same time safe- guarding the interests and welfare of the local fishermen.
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