FOOTWEAR

On 19 November 2019, the European Environmental Agency (the EEA) published its report on “Textiles and the environment in a circular economy”, presenting the latest evidence on environmental and climate impacts from the consumption of textile products ranging from clothing and footwear to carpets and furniture in the EU. More

U.S. footwear importers have until 15 November to file comments in opposition to U.S. Customs and Border Protection’s proposal to change its treatment of textile upper footwear that has been classified as “non-athletic” because the uppers are embroidered or decorated with sequins. Under this proposal the duty rate on such footwear would jump from 9 percent to 20 percent. More

Hong Kong’s exports of leather consumer goods saw a 4% year-on-year increase to HK$14.1 billion in the first half of 2019. Re-exports, accounting for almost all exports of leather consumer goods from Hong Kong, also rose on par. More

The mainland’s footwear market increasing steadily. The total value of mainland footwear sales in 2018 was RMB411.3 billion, a 7.7% year-on-year increase. By 2021, it is estimated that the mainland footwear market will be worth around RMB522.3 billion. As the low-carbon, eco-friendly trend is drawing more and more public attention, various brands are introducing low-carbon products using green raw materials, energy conservation and recyclability. More