Respondents could choose up to 3 options. Geographical split of responses: 57 percent from Europe, 22 percent from Asia, 9 percent from South America, 8 percent from North America, and 4 percent from Africa. 30 percent of respondents were involved in footwear manufacturing (manufacturers), 18 percent in footwear trade and distribution (traders), and 52 percent in other footwear-related activities, including trade associations, consultancy, journalism, etc.
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Challenges facing the footwear industry worldwide according to experts November 2022
By far the biggest concern over the next six months for experts in the footwear industry is the cost of merchandise or raw materials, according to a survey conducted in April 2022. Worries over insufficient demand, both in home and overseas markets, also troubled the experts.
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