According to the Chilean Financial Daily, according to statistics from the Chilean Footwear Industry Association (FEDECCAL), Chile imported 67.86 million pairs of shoes in 2008, a year-on-year increase of 5.93%, and the import value was US$497 million, a year-on-year increase of 19.73%. 80% of Chile’s imported shoes come from China. The average price of shoes imported from China in 2008 increased by 12.6% compared with 2007.
In 2008, the main importing enterprises of Chilean footwear include: FORUS with an import volume of US$67 million and an import volume of 4.42 million pairs; BATA with an import volume of US$52 million and an import volume of 5.85 million pairs; Chilean NIKE with an import volume of US$34 million and an import volume of 2.42 million pairs. Thousands of pairs.
Average import price (CIF) of major brands: ADIDAS (USD 15.86), NIKE (USD 14.09), PUMA (USD 13.01).
