Composition of exports and imports in 2018

According to Customs figures, of the total footwear exported in 2018, 58% were casual male and female style, followed by 28% safety footwear. As for the value, the casual shoe also prevailed, with a participation of 59%, while that of the high-end product was 20%.

Among imports, sports shoes led entries with 80% in quantity and 76% in value. For its part, the casual shoe meant 19% and 24% respectively.

The information was included in the Study of the International Market-Footwear, elaborated by the Secretary of Foreign Trade of the Ministry of Production and Labor of the Nation, and disseminated by the Argentine Chamber of Suppliers of the Footwear industry (CAIPIC).