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PRODUCTION

Aluminiumware

Exports in 1952, of household utensils made of aluminium reached the figure of nearly £400,000. The main markets were Indonesia and Malaya. Ten factories are engaged in the manufacture of these utensils and many of the local torch factories have now produced models made from aluminium. A few enter- prising rolling mills are turning out good quality aluminium sheets which are in great local demand.

Electric torches

There are 22 factories engaged in this work and nearly 4,000 labourers are employed. The standard of workmanship is excellent and Hong Kong's torches have a world wide reputation. Exports in 1952 were approximately 2,000,000 dozens with a total value of £2,500,000. The main

main markets included India, Indonesia, South America, the United Kingdom, British Africa, Central America, the United States, Burma, Malaya, and Thailand.

Torch batteries

In 1952, 17 factories employing 900 workers pro- duced more than 60,000,000 torch batteries, nearly 55,000,000 of which went Overseas to markets in Indonesia, Thailand, Formosa, Malaya, Pakistan and Burma. The export value exceeded £875,000.

Torch bulbs

Over 6,000,000 dozens were produced in 1952 by approximately 20 factories employing 1,500 labourers. This industry holds a world wide market, especially in Indonesia, India, the United Kingdom and South

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