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Vietnam proves an able rival to China as it takes market share

04/08/2014

While China remains the largest footwear producer globally, Vietnam’s ability to take its market share is no longer in doubt, according to the Footwear Distributors and Retailers of America (FDRA).

“Just a few years ago, some sourcing experts questioned if Vietnam were a real alternative to China for footwear production due to the lack of capacity,” said FDRA president Matt Priest. “Questions have been answered as Vietnam continues to produce more and more footwear for US consumers.”

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