International Trade
Bangladesh: leather exports continue on growing mode
In the first nine months of the current fiscal year, the Bangladeshi leather industry reported growth across all segments, remaining ahead of its strategic growth targets
Brazilian footwear exports get off on the right foot
According to Abicalçados, footwear exports had the best performance in the first two months of this year since 2011. International conjecture is showing to be favourable for the industry
Turkish footwear industry set on diversifying markets
Despite the threats posed by Russia’s war on Ukraine, Turkish footwear manufacturers remain optimistic about the future and look at Aymod as an opportunity for diversifying markets
Polish footwear industry fears the impact of the war
The impact of the war between Russia and Ukraine on the industry might be substantial. Both countries represent important markets for Polish shoes
Rouble tumbles following Russia’s invasion of Ukraine
On Tuesday, the rouble pared some of the previous day’s heavy losses, as it plunged around 29% against the dollar on Monday morning, an all-time low, under pressure on foreign markets from Western sanctions
Italian footwear industry concerned over conflict in Ukraine
The Italian Footwear Manufacturers' Association has shown concern over the impact of the conflict on the footwear trade. Russia and Ukraine are important markets for the Italian footwear
Vietnam is now responsible for 10% of the world footwear exports
The Asian country has been on the top 3 of the largest footwear exporters since we started to publish the World Footwear Yearbook in 2011. However, in 2020, for the first time Vietnam has crossed the 10% threshold
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-
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