Background information, History
Ramie is one of the oldest textile fibers. It was used in mummy cloths in Egypt during the period 5000 - 3000 BC, and has been grown in China for many centuries.
The main producers of ramie today are China, Brazil, Philippines, India, South Korea and Thailand.
Only a small percentage of the ramie produced is available on the international market.
Japan, Germany, France and the UK are the main importers, the remaining supply is used domestically (in the country in which it is produced).
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