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China: footwear exports fall in value, but leather shoes fare better

25/07/2025
Figures from the China Leather Industry Association (CLIA) show that manufacturers in the country exported 3.7 billion pairs in the first five months of this year, up by 0.8% year on year.

These shipments generated export revenues of $17.6 billion, which represents a decrease of 7.9% compared to the same period in 2024.

For leather shoes, specifically, exports reached a volume of 200 million pairs over the five-month period and a value of more than $2.8 billion. This is an increase of 1% in volume and a fall of 3.9% in value year on year.

In parallel, CLIA reported imports of 70 million pairs of footwear between January and May 2025, with a value of more than $2.1 billion. These figures represent decreases of 11.6% in volume and of 10.9% in value.

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