Argentina
Global footwear together for free and fair trade
Wishing to give a strong signal against the protectionist movements recently emerging in several parts of the globe, representatives of footwear national associations and industry chambers of various continents signed a joint declaration in support of free and fair trade
Brazil: new leader in main exports destinations
The US have been the main destination for Brazilian footwear exports in the last 3 decades. Now, Argentina became the number one external market for Brazilian shoes
Alpargatas continues to decline
The Brazil-based footwear manufacturer, known by its casual footwear, posted another quarter with declining net revenue across all geographies
Domestic consumption in Argentina continues to fall
According to the local entities domestic sales of leather footwear in the country has fallen by an estimated 30% since the beginning of 2017 compared with similar period last year
Brazilian footwear exports grow by 5%
According to the Brazilian Shoe Manufacturers Association (Abicalçados) in February, footwear exports totaled 9.16 million pairs, generating 81.54 million US dollars, down by 6.8% in volume, but growing by 5% in value
Fast paced growing imports threatening the Argentinian industry
The growth of 62% in footwear imports so far this year combined with the fall in domestic consumption and the rise in production costs had a strong impact on the sector
New regulations for textiles and footwear in Argentina
The Bureau of Trade of Argentina published a resolution requiring the presentation of a Product Composition Sworn Declaration (DJCP) to the Bureau of Trade of the Ministry of Production by manufacturers and importers of textile and footwear
Brazilian footwear industry worried with protectionism in the region
Representatives from the Brazilian Shoe Manufacturers Association (Abicalçados) have met with the Ministry of Industry, Trade and Services to discuss some of the concerns regarding trade with some neighbor countries
Consumption of footwear continues to slowdown in Argentina
According to a report revealed by consulting firm Economic Research Sector apparent consumption of footwear registered a decline of 1.6% between January and May
Argentina: Production down and imports up worry local industry
The head of the Chamber of the Footwear Industry in Cordoba, Miguel Hames, has announced that production levels in local factories are roughly 40% below the levels registered by this time last year
Brazilian footwear exports recover ground but are still below expectations
According to data released by Abicalçados, footwear exports were down by 6.1% in the first quarter of 2016, compared to similar period last year. Notwithstanding, in March a recovery was registered
Slowdown in Argentina's demand
Estimates seem to indicate that domestic demand fell by 20% in the first quarter of 2016, while imports increased by 4%
Argentinians buy an average of 3.45 pairs of shoes per year
According to numbers published by the SME Chamber in Argentina (Cámara Argentina de la Mediana Empresa), the country’s apparent consumption reached 145 million pairs in 2015
Argentina’s footwear consumption on high
Consumption has increased in Argentina, consultancy firm IES has announced. Forecasts indicate apparent consumption will close the year on the rise-
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