Knitting News cites the steadily increasing export momentum even with the current uncertainty in global markets. The exporters report that steady demand in Europe, Japan and Middle East has aided in ensuring a stable level of shipments. Although the slowdowns are still experienced in some areas due to inflation, knitted apparel and yarns categories are still strong. According to industry officials, disciplined production planning has enabled the mills to be able to plan their workloads effectively. The future is still optimistic but a bit cautious in the coming quarter.