The Brazilian Export and Investment Promotion Agency (APEX) announced, during the Couromoda fair, partnerships with the Brazilian Association of Shoe Manufacturers (Abicalçados) and with the Brazilian Association of Shoe and Leather Components Industries (ASSINTECAL). Investments by APEX will be 28.7 million (US$ 16 million) in 2010, and 27 million reais (US$ 15 million) by ASSINTECAL.
APEX: Brazil exported US$ 1.36 billion in shoes last year
“One of the great objectives after the renewal of the agreement will be diversification of markets and partners. Brazil already exports shoes to 146 countries.” said Alessandro Teixeira, president of APEX.
According to the Abicalçados agreement, APEX will invest 19.1 million reals (US$ 11 million) and the association, 17.9 million (US$ 10 million). This partnership will allow 471 producers of shoes to receive training for export.
The fourth main exporter of shoes in the world, in 2009, the country made US$ 1.36 billion with sales abroad. In 2010, industry analysts expect growth of 3% in export revenues.
Leading Brazilian shoe sector exports are the states of Rio Grande do Sul with US$ 765.8 million, Ceará with US$ 294.3 million and São Paulo and US$ 118.9 million. With regard to the shoe component market, in 2009, Brazil exported US$ 938 million. Assintecal estimates that in 2010 exports will grow between 3% and 5%.
APEX: Brazil exported US$ 1.36 billion in shoes last year
“One of the great objectives after the renewal of the agreement will be diversification of markets and partners. Brazil already exports shoes to 146 countries.” said Alessandro Teixeira, president of APEX.
According to the Abicalçados agreement, APEX will invest 19.1 million reals (US$ 11 million) and the association, 17.9 million (US$ 10 million). This partnership will allow 471 producers of shoes to receive training for export.
The fourth main exporter of shoes in the world, in 2009, the country made US$ 1.36 billion with sales abroad. In 2010, industry analysts expect growth of 3% in export revenues.
Leading Brazilian shoe sector exports are the states of Rio Grande do Sul with US$ 765.8 million, Ceará with US$ 294.3 million and São Paulo and US$ 118.9 million. With regard to the shoe component market, in 2009, Brazil exported US$ 938 million. Assintecal estimates that in 2010 exports will grow between 3% and 5%.
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