According to Portuguese footwear manufacturers association (APICCAPS), Portugal's footwear exports continued to grow in the first half of September this year, up from 1 billion 341 million euros in the same period of 2013 to 1 billion 461 million euros, an increase of about 9%. Portuguese footwear exports to the European Union market performed well, increasing by about 9%; and beyond the EU market. Exit It also performed well, increasing by more than 10%. Among them, exports to Saudi Arabia, the United States, China, Hongkong and China were more prominent, breaking through two digits, reaching 159%, 65%, 59% and 47% respectively. It is worth mentioning that, Grape Tooth shoes exports to the Americas market grew by about 48%.

Looking at the data of Mexico footwear industry in September, exports amounted to 157 million euros, an increase of 6% over the same period last year. The Portuguese footwear manufacturers Association believes that these data confirm the strong performance of Portugal's footwear industry over the past 4 years, an increase of more than 40%, thanks mainly to the diversification strategy of the destination market. Portugal's shoe industry is expanding its market. Aspect A number of targets will be set, one of which is to go deep into emerging markets. By 2020, the total market outside the EU will account for 20%.