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%.