Chinese shoe exports fell in both value and volume in April. The volume of shoes exported fell 12% compared with a 9% increase in March. Shoe export value fell 8% compared with a 7% increase in March.

During the first four months of 2009, China exported 2.5 billion pairs of shoes worth $7.8 billion, a decline of 7.2% and 2.1%, respectively. However, average price per unit rose 5.5% to $3.13.

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