Growth at China Shoes and China Shoetec
The eighth Dongguan China Shoes and China Shoetec event, which will take place October 30 to November 1, hopes to attract new and returning participants. Several new events will take place including a new activity focusing on 'Export, Domestic Sales Channels and Branding', which will offer in-depth analysis of shoe sales and production bases in China. Experts will be invited to discuss brand building and channel management. More than 650 exhibitors are expected to attend, and the total exhibiting area will reach 30,000 m², up 20% compared with last year. Various zones will be set up including the 'Shoe Zone', which will mainly showcase new mid- to high-end footwear, the 'Accessories, Leather and Material Zone', which will highlight the latest materials, leathers and accessories, and the 'Machinery Zone', which will mainly focus on cutting edge equipment and technology for manufacturing, maintenance, and measuring. According to reports, China's annual shoe output has exceeded 10 billion pairs in the past few years, accounting for 66% of global manufacturing.
