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SHOE INDUSTRY

The exports of leather & leather products industry from India crossed $2.1 billion.  The major portion of these was contributed by the Footwear segment, which accounted for $ 384.47 million.

The major competition for the Indian Shoe Industry Exports is from China.  There has also been a move by some International environmental agencies seeking a ban on Indian leather products claiming unethical slaughter practices in India. The industry faces a challenge on this account. The slaughter practices in India, Pakistan, China, Bangladesh and most other South Asian countries are same but India has been singled out by some foreign agencies for some vested interests.  

Many companies in the US, Europe & Japan are phasing out their operations giving an opportunity to the Indian industry for entering into these markets and expanding their operations. 

The Indian Shoe industry produces about 685 million pairs annually.  This production is second only to China  which produces about 5520 million pairs annually.