Russia has reduced shoe imports by 10%

11:09; 08 November 2024 year

In January-October 2024, Russia imported 261.6 million pairs of shoes, which is 11.2% lower than the same period last year. This is reported by «Kommersant»/a> with reference to the data of the CRPT (operator of the marking system "Honest Mark").

The most noticeable decrease in imports was recorded for boots (-41.6% year-on-year). Boots began to import less by 5.7%. At the same time, sneakers were imported by 19.9% more year-on-year.

According to market participants, retailers are planning to reduce purchases of clothing and shoes by 10% compared to the current year in 2025. The reason is the drop in demand.

Imported shoes still occupy a significant volume of supply in the Russian market. According to the CRPT, it accounts for 65.6%. At the same time, a year earlier, this figure was at the level of 70.6%. Among the main suppliers of products in Russia are China, India, Turkey, Pakistan and Vietnam.

The volume of domestic production increased by 13.6% year-on-year.

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