World Footwear

Brazil

Brazilian footwear production expected to grow by between 1.4% and 2.2% in 2025

Jun 12, 2025 / Brazil
Brazilian footwear production is expected to grow by between 1.4% and 2.2% in 2025, says Abicalçados, driven primarily by the domestic market. Still, the current global economy may favour exports

Pampili to boost expansion with a focus on innovation

Jun 5, 2025 / Brazil
The Brazilian children’s footwear manufacturer is accelerating its expansion in 2025 with an investment of 10 million Brazilian reais (approximately 1.77 million USD) in technology and innovation development

April dip in Brazilian footwear exports linked to sluggish US demand

May 21, 2025 / Brazil
Following a strong start to the year, Brazilian footwear exports slowed in April, as US buyers reduced orders due to high inventory levels resulting from stockpiling in late 2024

Grendene gets off to a positive start in 2025

May 14, 2025 / Brazil
The owner of the Melissa and Ipanema brands posted a positive performance in the first quarter, driven by strong foreign market sales. The company is monitoring the situation with US tariffs, looking for new opportunities

Abicalçados celebrates its 42nd anniversary

May 1, 2025 / Brazil
Representing a sector with over 5 000 factories and directly employing around 300 000 people throughout Brazil, the Brazilian Footwear Industries Association (Abicalçados) celebrated its 42nd anniversary in April

Brazilian footwear exports rise in the first quarter

Apr 21, 2025 / Brazil
Brazilian footwear exports grew in volume and value in the first quarter of the year, but Abicalçados fears a slowdown in this trend in the coming months due to the volatile global environment

Retail and business organisations express concern over Trump’s new tariffs

Apr 7, 2025 / United States
Retail and business organisations from the US and around the world have voiced their concerns over President Donald Trump’s announcement of new tariffs. Read some of these reactions

Brazilian footwear exports benefit from the strong dollar at the start of the year

Mar 21, 2025 / Brazil
The Brazilian footwear industry showed positive export performance in volume and value between January and February, benefiting from the strength of the dollar against the real

Robust fourth quarter for Grendene

Mar 7, 2025 / Brazil
The Brazilian owner of the Melissa and Ipanema brands ended the year 2024 with a strong quarterly performance in terms of revenue, operating performance and profitability

Strong full year 2024 for Alpargatas

Feb 28, 2025 / Brazil
The Brazilian company, which owns the Havaianas and Rothy’s brands, has reported a strong fiscal 2024, with significant increases in net sales and profitability

Rising domestic demand drives footwear production in Brazil

Feb 27, 2025 / Brazil
Footwear production increased by 3.5% last year, as compared to 2023, driven by rising domestic demand. Growth could have been higher without the “invasion” of imported shoes, says Abicalçados

More than 7 000 visitors expected at the next edition of Inspiramais

Jan 20, 2025 / Brazil
The next edition of Brazil’s leading event for the launch of materials for the footwear, clothing, upholstery, furniture and jewellery industries returns to Porto Alegre on the 21st and 22nd of January

Strong 2024 for the Brazilian leather industry

Jan 16, 2025 / Brazil
Brazil’s leather exports increased by 12.5% year-on-year to 1.26 billion USD in 2024, according to the CICB, which also highlighted advances in compliance, traceability and customs barriers

Brazilian Forum highlights Life Cycle Assessment in the leather industry

Dec 27, 2024 / Brazil
The 2025 CICB Sustainability Forum, held during Fimec in Novo Hamburgo in March 2025, will gather experts to discuss Life Cycle Assessment's role in shaping sustainable practices in the leather sector

Challenges loom for the Brazilian footwear industry in 2025

Dec 19, 2024 / Brazil
With tax reform and trade protection as priorities, Brazil's footwear industry expects pressing challenges in 2025, including payroll tax changes, high interest rates and import competition
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