Exports
EU-Singapore free trade agreement entered into force
The free trade agreement (FTA) signed by the European Union and the Republic of Singapore back in October 2018 entered into force yesterday
Brazil's first mission to Peru evaluated as positive
This was confirmed by Abicalçados, the Brazilian Footwear Industry Association. This first trade mission to Peru took place in mid-November
Argentina: CIMA is calling for protectionism
The Chamber of the Leather Industries in Argentina is worried with the state of the industry and have asked for protection
Ecuador lowers tariffs for sports shoes
The government of Ecuador reduced import tariffs on shoes and equipments for sports
Bangladesh: support to exports will continue
During the Bangladesh Leather Footwear and Leather Goods International Sourcing Show the Prime Minister of Bangladesh announced support to the industry will carry on
Mexico: tariffs on imports to remain
The decision follows a previous announcement indicating tariffs on imports from countries with whom Mexico has no free trade agreement could be eased
Turkish international trade in detail
According to Turkish Statistical Institute the share of large enterprises in exports was 44.6%. Exports were mostly aimed to the EU 28. More details were revealed
Vietnam's industry progress towards its target
According to Lefaso the target for the turnover from leather and footwear exports set for 2019 is 21.5 billion US dollars, a 10% increase from 2018
Brazil: footwear production expected to grow 3% in 2019
Driven by the increase in shipments throughout the year, footwear production should grow 3% in 2019. The forecast was presented at an event recently held in Novo Hamburgo (Brazil)
AAFA remains concerned with tariffs war
Despite the announcement by the Trump Administration to pause tariff rate increases, the American Apparel & Footwear Association remains concerned
US-China phase one trade deal announced
As part of the deal, the tariffs on the first 250 billion US dollars in trade will not increase to 30% on Tuesday as planned
US is the main destination of Brazilian footwear exports
According to data prepared by the Brazilian Footwear Industries Association (Abicalçados), 9.47 million pairs were shipped in August, 7.4% more than in the same month of 2018
Bangladesh: exports performance above target set
The country’s leather industry registered a total of 106.10 million US dollars’ worth of exporting revenue in the first month of the new financial year. The target set was exceeded
Pakistan with double-digit growth in exports
The Asian country started a new financial year with a positive performance for its footwear exports. Double digit increase in volume and value was registered-
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