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Japan: Decline in leather shoe production in November

12/02/2014
The Japan Leather and Leather Goods Industries Association has reported that the country produced 1.24 million pairs of leather shoes in November 2013, 5.2% fewer than in November 2012.

However, it produced 1.52 million pairs of rubber/ plastic shoes in the month, 1.8% higher than the year-ago period.

Imports of raw hides and leather grew 8.5% in November to JPY2.66 billion ($26 million) in value, while the country exported $23 million, a 19% rise over November 2012.
 
The value of consumption for footwear per household rose 2.6% for the month to $16.




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