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Brazilian shoe exports exceed estimates set for 2000

19/03/2001

The Brazilian Shoe Industry exceeded its own export estimates for the year 2000, chalking up a 21% increase in turnover and an 18% increase in volumes exported.

According to information provided by Abicalçados – the Brazilian Association of the Footwear Industry - from January to December 2000, the country shipped 162.5 million pairs, worth a total of US$ 1,546 thousand million, to numerous countries around the globe. This compares with 137 million pairs worth US$ 1.27 billion, exported in 1999. The average price of a pair of Brazilian shoes for export was US$ 9.31 in 1999 and US$ 9.52 in 2000.

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