According to the China Leather Industry Association (CLIA), during January-September 2003, the country’s exports and imports of leather goods increased slightly, to $12.02 billion and $3.18 billion respectively.

Exports of leather footwear increased 37.4% to 78 million pairs (worth $3.98 billion). The average export price for footwear is currently $5.30, compared with an import cost of $25.30.

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