International Trade
Footwear in Poland: a country snapshot
Today, we bring to you our new country snapshot, this time focusing on Poland, which constitutes a major hub for footwear trade in Central Europe. In 2020, despite the constraints imposed by the COVID-19 pandemic, both imports and exports increased, making the country the 10th biggest exporter importer of footwear worldwide
Bangladeshi leather exports ahead of strategic growth targets
In the first seven months of the current fiscal year, the Bangladeshi leather industry reported growth across all segments, generating a total revenue of 682.74 million US dollars
Turkish footwear exports reached 1 billion US dollars in 2021
The record figure reflects an increase of 22.9%, as compared to 2020. Turkish footwear industry is benefiting from demand for suppliers located close by to Europe
Volume of Brazilian exports in 2021 above pre-pandemic levels
In 2021, Brazil shipped 123.6 million pairs of shoes, which reflects an increase in volume of 32% and 7.3%, as compared to 2020 and 2019, respectively. Positive trajectory should continue over 2022
Pakistan footwear exports increase in value
In the first half of the current fiscal year, Pakistani footwear exports grew by 12.37% in value, totalling 72.79 million US dollars. Leather footwear exports increase in value, but decline in volume
Portuguese footwear closes 2021 on positive note
In the first ten months of 2021, Portugal exported 58 million pairs of shoes, worth 1.41 million euros, which reflects an increase of 9% on a comparable basis to the previous year
Italy: footwear revenue increases in 2021
Italian footwear industry should report double-digit recovery in 2021, despite not reaching pre-pandemic levels. Exports remain the main driver of the sector
Brazil: volume of footwear exports exceeds pre-pandemic levels
From January to November 2021, Brazil exported 110.77 million pairs of shoes, which reflects an increase of 31% and 5.6% in volume from the same period of 2020 and 2019, respectively
Bangladesh: leather exports on the rise
In the first five months of the current fiscal year, the Bangladeshi leather industry reported exports growth across all segments, exceeding the set targets
Pakistan: footwear and leather exports in surging mode
In the first 4 months of the current fiscal year, footwear exports increased by 12.02% in value, generating 47.71 million US dollars. Leather manufacturers exports grew in value by 8.43%
Shortage of raw materials threatens Indonesian footwear industry
The footwear industry fears a raw materials’ crisis due to the ongoing energy crisis in China, which is causing a delay in deliveries. The sector remains very dependent on Chinese products
Mexico: footwear industry expects to close 2021 with growth
The Chamber of the Footwear Industry of the State of Guanajuato (CICEG) forecasts that the footwear industry will close the year with growth of 25%, on a comparable basis to 2020
Spanish footwear industry with recovery signs in 2021
Employment in the Spanish footwear and leather industry grew for the second consecutive time in October 2021. Footwear exports have also been experiencing a steady increase over the year
Brazilian footwear exports on soaring mode
In the first ten months of 2021, Brazilian footwear exports increased by 32.2%, totalling 712.4 million US dollars. In October alone, footwear exports generated 93.96 million US dollars
French footwear exports in growing mode
In the first eight months of 2021, French footwear exports increased by 19%, totalling 2.58 billion euros, as compared to the same period of 2020. Leather goods exports have also grown by 34%-
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