U.S. imports of footwear are increasing again, especially from Vietnam
Strong consumer demand continues to fuel high import growth rates. China remained the top footwear manufacturer for U.S. brands and retailers, but its rate of imports slowed in April. Increases were seen by all Top 10 footwear suppliers. Most notably, imports from No. 2 supplier Vietnam were back in the black. Rounding out the Top 10, Indonesia and Cambodia continued to see their shipments grow, as did India, Italy, Mexico, Brazil, Bangladesh and Germany. [Vietnam Footwear Shipments Back on Track – SJ]
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