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Vietnam was the only top footwear supplier to U.S. brands and retailers to post a decline in imports in the first quarter.

Here’s What Happened With First-Quarter Footwear Imports

Following a 28.1 percent rise in 2021, U.S. footwear imports were up 29.3 percent year to year to 432.32 million pairs through February.

Vietnam Production Still Lagging, Shoe Imports Data Shows

U.S. footwear imports, which were up 21.8 percent in 2021, got off to a good start in January, rising 31.5 percent to 72.29 million pairs.

January Footwear Imports Up 31.5%

After a dramatic 24 percent decline in 2020, U.S. footwear imports jumped 28.1 percent in 2021 to 2.19 billion pairs.

2021’s US Footwear Imports Jumped 28.1%

Slowing from the rapid pace leading up holiday selling, U.S. footwear imports increased 28.2 percent to 2 billion pairs through November.

Vietnam’s Slow Rebound Stubs US Footwear Import Growth

U.S. footwear imports increased 30 percent to 1.65 billion pairs for the year to date through October, on par with nine-month gains.

This Asian Nation Shipping More Shoes to US

Footwear continues to see strong consumer demand and high import levels, even as sourcing has been shaken by Vietnam factory lockdowns.

US Footwear Imports Match Strong Consumer Demand

U.S. footwear imports stayed on pace in August, increasing 31.5 percent to 1.26 billion pairs year to date compared to 2020, OTEXA said.

US Footwear Imports Stayed Buoyant Through August

While production problems in Vietnam might not have shown up yet in import data, U.S. footwear imports continue to rise.

Vietnam Crisis Threatens US Footwear Imports Growth

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