According to the National Bureau of Statistics, China's total yarn output reached 1,740,559 tons in October. 100-percent cotton yarn output was estimated at 1,375,014 tons, which represented the second highest monthly production on record. Total January through October cumulative cotton yarn output increased 18 percent from the previous year to reach an estimated 12,752,555 tons. Cotton-blend yarn production through October was assessed at 2,152,204 tons, which reflected 13 percent year-on-year growth, while man-made fiber yarn output increased 22 percent to reach 1,268,488 tons.