Shoes with leather uppers form a large part of the country’s exports to the region, a stark contrast to the Chinese synthetic goods that are in direct competition with Brazilian footwear. Consultant to the Brazilian Association of Footwear Manufacturers (Abicalçados), Ivânio Batista, said: “It is easier for us to compete with shoes made in Italy than with those made in China.” Exports from synthetic shoe manufacturers have also expanded in the region due to lower prices.      

 

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