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France turns away from China for footwear sourcing

30/03/2016

Exports of footwear from France grew 8% in volume and 19% in value in 2015, according to national association Conseil National du Cuir.

The strongest growth was in footwear with textile uppers and synthetic uppers (not including slippers) experiencing 71% and 31% growth respectively in value.

Exports of shoes with leather uppers grew by 9%.

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