As of 2014, Brazil had the third largest footwear industry in the world, after China and India. Although its production is affected by changes in Chinese industry and the US market, Brazil remains the most important footwear producer outside Asia.

Export of shoes - from Brazil to the world

The internal and external financial crisis has led to the performance of many sectors below investors' expectations, and footwear is no exception, but even so, the market has been using all resources to maintain stability and achieved good results.

In a market worth $1.09 billion in annual exports, there are huge business opportunities for small and medium-sized entrepreneurs seeking to negotiate with foreign markets.

Due to the speed at which information on global fashion trends is disseminated and the ease of obtaining raw materials for the development of suitable models and subsequent mass production for the buyer's market, Brazilian shoes manufacturers are well placed to meet the needs of the most diverse importers.

Due to the economic recovery of many countries, consumption in the northern hemisphere has grown steadily. In 2017 alone, 19.6 billion pairs were consumed, an increase of 3% over the previous year.

Brazil produced 908.9 million pairs in 2017, with production up 1% and consumption reaching 805.5 million pairs, a 1.2% increase over 2016, showing that only the external and internal markets can offer huge opportunities for seekers, despite the fact that in 2018

Year-on-year declines, but the trend in 2019 is growth, not just because of the dollar, but also because of productivity, cost and tax-related factors.

“Brazil has a wealth of knowledge and craftsmanship when it comes to shoes. Therefore, footwear made in Brazil is often handcrafted to provide the most comfortable experience while using the highest quality materials. Overall, Brazilians are very creative​​ , so expect a lot of innovation in terms of design.”