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Thailand changes its focus

09/04/2009

According reports, Thailand’s footwear exports to the US, one of its most important export destinations, have fallen dramatically. As a result, many exporters have decided to turn their attention to countries in the EU.

Figures show that shoe exports to the US previously accounted for 35% of Thailand’s total shoe production, but now accounts for just 27%. Meanwhile, exports to EU countries now accounts for 40% of the country’s total footwear production.

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