Footwear imports drops

The report made by IES Consultores determined that 7.6 million pairs of footwear were imported in the first four months of the year, 37.6% less compared to the same months of 2018. In parallel, the value registered a 41.4% drop. , referred to purchases valued at US $ 136 million. Textile footwear was the highest income, with a 38% share of the total under the value variable. It was followed by rubber or plastic footwear, with 32.5%, while the leather shoe was 18.5%.

Brazil accounted for 31.9% of the total value of imports, which placed it as the main supplier. Vietnam accounted for 24.9%, China 20.4% and Indonesia had a 17.2% stake, reported Financial Field.