Exports
Vietnam is not concerned with the US dropping the TPP
The Asian country is one of the main footwear producers and exporters, and the US the largest consumer market for shoes. In 2016 Vietnam's footwear exports to the US grew by 9%
Nicaragua to focus on athletic shoes
Several dozens of local footwear manufacturers have been asked by the industry association Camcunic to focus on making athletic footwear
Half a billion dollars' loss for American consumers
The words are from Matt Priest, President and CEO footwear association Footwear Distributors and Retailers of America, reacting to the US withdrawal from the TPP signed today
Brazilian exports recover in the final stretch of 2016
Despite the unfavorable performance in the domestic market, 2016 closed with a positive note on the exports side. With a favorable exchange rate for most of the year, footwear exports grew by 1.7% in volume and 4% in value
Footwear exports in Pakistan with deep dive
November was marked by double digit declines in the country’s footwear exports, both in volume and value. Poor performance across all categories of products
Spanish footwear exports down by 7.8%
According to FICE, the Federation of Spanish Footwear Industries, the value of footwear exports has fallen in the first nine months of the year, compared to similar period in 2015. This is the first fall in such period since 2008
Heitor Klein (Abicalçados): We are concerned about the protectionism in the region
The words are from Heitor Klein, Executive President of Abicalçados, the Brazilian Shoe Manufacturers Association, who shared with us some of his views on the Brazilian footwear industry’s current performance and future expectations
Authorities apprehend millions in fake sneakers
Customs officials in Chile announced they have seized a shipment of fake sneakers, including shoes from adidas and Nike
Online sales will become more important than in brick and mortar shops
The words are from Cleto Sagripanti, President of the European Confederation of the Footwear Industry (CEC). An entrepreneur and a business man with extensive experience in the shoe industry
Brazilian exports on the red
According to data analysed by wordfootwear.com Brazilian footwear exports in the first semester were down by 2.7% in terms of value, but registered a 3.3% increase in terms of volume, compared to the same period in 2015
European companies are recommended to diversify their markets
The words are from Cleto Sagripanti, President of the European Confederation of the Footwear Industry (CEC). An entrepreneur and a business man with extensive experience in the shoe industry
Declining footwear exports in India
According to the Council for Leather Exports (CLE), footwear exports reached 1 262.59 million US dollars in the period April-September, the first semester of the fiscal year in that country, showing a drop of 1.81% over the same period last year-
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