FOOTWEAR

17 March 2021

The Covid pandemic has driven the development of e-commerce at an even more breakneck speed than before. The UK is the world’s third-largest e-commerce market and has been the transit station for e-commerce goods from Hong Kong entering the EU single market. After Brexit, however, the customs clearance procedures and other rules businesses have to follow will inevitably become more complicated. More

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Successful Pandemic E-Commerce: Russia

19 February 2021

A massive country, with 11 times zones spanning almost half the world, and a population of more than 140 million, Russia is one of Hong Kong’s fastest-growing export destinations. The Eurasian giant also has massive e-commerce potential. In 2019, only 9% of retail sales in Russia are e-commerce transactions – against 27% in Mainland China – despite Russia having a purchasing price parity per capita gross domestic product of US$11,600 against the mainland’s $10,260. More

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The Hong Kong Export Outlook for 2021: A Cautious, Fragile Recovery Awaits

09 December 2020

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China Releases 20 National Standards on Infant Products, Textiles and Other Goods

13 November 2020

The State Administration for Market Regulation recently released 20 national safety standards covering infant products, textiles, shoes and consumer goods. More

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China’s Footwear Market

05 October 2020

The mainland’s footwear market increasing steadily. The total value of mainland footwear sales in 2019 was RMB435.2 billion, a 5.8% year-on-year increase. Of this, the sales of men’s shoes delivered RMB165.4 billion in revenue, accounting for 38% of the total, while sales of women’s footwear brought in a further RMB206.7 billion (47%). Sales of children’s shoes accounted for RMB63.0 billion (14%). It is estimated that by 2024 the mainland footwear market will be worth around RMB563.2 billion. More

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The Mainland Cities of the Greater Bay Area (5): The Advantages of Hong Kong’s Retail Sector

26 May 2020

In a survey conducted by the Hong Kong Trade Development Council, consumers from the nine mainland Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area (GBA) cities regard Hong Kong as not only a shopping haven but also the most international city in the GBA. 71% of them said that on average they had visited Hong Kong twice in the past year. More

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The Greater Bay Area: Boosting the ‘Bay’

13 May 2020

Havaianas, the 58-year-old footwear maker, which took flip-flops global, opened its first Hong Kong office in May last year. Now, after building up a worldwide reputation, which sees 240 million pairs of Havaianas sold in more than 100 countries each year, the Brazilian brand – owned by the Sao-Paulo-based footwear company, Alpargatas – is putting its best foot forward in a bid to make its rubber flip-flops a must-have lifestyle accessory throughout the Greater Bay Area. More

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CPSC Recalls Various Products Made in Mainland China

25 March 2020

The CPSC has announced a recall of the following products made in mainland China. Products: Glass Pitchers and various products. More

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Mexico Amends Minimum Estimated Prices for Textiles, Apparel and Footwear

06 March 2020

The Mexican government recently amended the minimum estimated prices in place on a range of textile, apparel and footwear products. In addition, two textile tariff lines have been added to the list of products subject to estimated prices. More

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Andean Community Countries Adopt Unified Labelling Requirements for Apparel, Footwear and Travel Goods

31 December 2019

The Andean Community – Bolivia, Colombia, Ecuador and Peru – recently adopted unified labelling requirements for apparel, made-up textiles, footwear, and leather and travel goods, making it easier for exporters in Hong Kong, mainland China and other locations with clients across the globe to comply with a multitude of often dissimilar labelling regulations. More

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