Country is among Brazilian industry’s international promotion targets. Shoe Manufacturers Association and Export Promotion Agency agreement provides for actions in eight countries, worth US$ 7.9 mn.

Footwear Components By Brasil project of export promotion agency Apex and shoe and leather association Assintecal will cover Mexico, Guatemala, Peru, Colombia, Argentina, Italy, India and China.

The industry sold the equivalent of US$ 7.2 billion last year, according to the industry association Bracelpa. Out of that total, Africa purchased US$ 1 million worth of pulp and US$ 110 million worth