Vietnam’s leather and footwear industry is projected to earn $26-27 billion in export revenues this year, marking a $3-billion increase YoY, according to the Vietnam Leather, Footwear and Handbag Association.
North America led the export destinations, accounting for 41.4 per cent of footwear and 47 per cent of handbag exports, followed by the EU, with 29.5 per cent and 25.4 per cent respectively.