World Footwear Yearbook
Where do shoes come from?
The recent developments on the trade war US-China made us look into the trade relations of both countries in terms of footwear and curious conclusions about consumption in each of the markets arose. Check them here
India: second largest consumer market for footwear
In 2017 India overtook the US as the second largest consumer of footwear: a milestone in Asia’s ascent to prominence in the world market, reflecting strong demographic and economic trends
Consumer confidence improved consumption dynamics
The conclusion is from the 2018 edition of the World Footwear Yearbook, now published by the Portuguese Footwear Association
World Footwear production resumed growth
The year 2017 was marked by positive dynamics across the worldwide footwear industry. After two years of stabilization, both production and exports started to growth. Data is from the World Footwear Yearbook 2018 now published by the Portuguese Footwear Association
European exports with positive semester
During the first half of 2017 the European Union as a whole exported 20.56 billion euros of footwear, registering a 7.0% increased from similar period last year
Consumption in Asia with a new all-time high
Asia continues to increase its lead as the largest footwear-consuming continent, as its share of consumption (54%) approaches its share of the world population (60%)
US represent less than 20% of the world imports
In 2016, for the first time, the US represented less than 20% of the world footwear imports. This is one of the conclusions of the 2017 edition of the World Footwear Yearbook, just launched by APICCAPS
Is the footwear industry in a new phase?
After sustained growth over the last decade, worldwide footwear exports have fallen (in volume and in value) over the last two years. Asia is still the powerhouse of the industry but has lost pace and Europe gained ground. Are we at the verge of a new phase?
Worldwide footwear exports in decline
Over the last two years exports have fallen by 6% in volume and by 8% in value, according to the 2017 edition of the World Footwear Yearbook, just launched by APICCAPS
China loses share while worldwide production stalls
China continues to loose share in worldwide production, according to the 2017 edition of the World Footwear Yearbook, just launched by APICCAPS
China loses share in world footwear production
This is one of the major conclusions of the 2017 edition of the World Footwear Yearbook, launched yesterday by APICCAPS, the Portuguese Footwear, Components and Leather Goods Manufacturers’ Association
Indian footwear exports slow down
The second largest footwear producer has registered a drop in exports in the first half of 2017. Declines in most of the country's main destination markets
Asia represents 87% of the world footwear production
According to the latest edition of the World Footwear Yearbook Asia continues to be the hub of the footwear production-
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