Imports of footwear into Brazil rose 17% in the first eight months of this year, compared with the same period last year.

The majority of these shoes came from Vietnam – 53% in terms of value ($180 million dollars worth), equating to 9.5 million pairs.

Figures from Abicalçados, the Brazilian footwear association, show Indonesia sent 4.3 million worth $75.6 million, and China sent $42 million worth from January to August.

The data refers to assembled footwear.

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