Putian Shoe exports up 7.5% in first nine months

22/10/2012
The Chinese city of Putian, where global sports brands including Nike, Puma and adidas have shoe factories, has reported the value of shoe exports have risen 7.5% in the first nine months of the year, according to figures quoted by the China Leather Industry Association.

This brings the total for the period to $1.8 billion.

The shoemaking industry has improved its technology recently, with support from the local government, and strengthened cooperation with institutions involved in technical innovation and training, according to the reports.