EU Market "Berlin Wall" Blocking The Export Path Of Leather Shoes

"Before, guests bought 80% genuine leather shoes and 20%PU. Leatherwear "Shoes, but now under the pressure of local consumption level, the proportion of genuine leather and PU shoes is just the opposite." Li Qian, an export manager of Chengdu AI min leather products company, told our reporter.

AI min exports to Europe lady leather leather shoes Since 2006, it has been carrying 16.5% of the European Union. Anti-dumping Tax.

"Before, half of our products were exported to the European Union, but now we can only try to maintain this market and retain some old customers. In fact, European guests also want to cancel it as soon as possible. Anti-dumping Tax. " Li Qian said. For this reason, AI min took part in the EU's China policy. leather shoes Anti-dumping Responding to the case. Li Qian told reporters that the European market in recent years is relatively difficult.

Shoes are necessities of life. China's share of exports to Europe is decreasing, and naturally there will be a corresponding share to fill the gap. Li Qian told reporters that European Union countries are also importing from other European countries. leather shoes "No" Anti-dumping Tax, freight can save some, plus China's cost rise, price increase, the price is not much. Some European brands also provide some accounts, making importers quick turnover of capital, which reduces the share of Chinese shoe companies.

The Kangnai group has been involved in the lawsuit. Wu Liming, group international trade department, told reporters. Anti-dumping Before the implementation of the tax, Kangnai 70%~80%'s products were mainly exported to the European Union. Now the proportion has dropped by nearly 30%. Unfortunately, Kangnai group has been adjusting its market strategy, seeking solutions with customers to digest anti-dumping duties, and vigorously developing the US market. "One obvious result is that profits in the European market are declining. "

Now that the barriers to the EU market are high, will the market of other markets go better?

Wu Liming said that about eight or nine years ago, Kangnai tried to develop the Russian market. "The biggest feeling is that the profits are very high and the risks are great." finally, Kangnai chose to quit.

In order to avoid the same risk, AI min is exporting to Russia. leather shoes FOB has been shipped on delivery, but Li Qian told reporters that Russia will import this year. Spin Products and shoes set a higher tariff threshold.

"Moreover, this year's visa application for Russia is suddenly very difficult, and the procedure is very complicated. In the past, just put the data in, and now Russia refuses to issue visas for various reasons. "Li Qian told reporters that some colleagues encountered. Therefore, China leather shoes The days in Russia are hard to say.

For the ASEAN market, which is now well placed, Li Qian said leather products are relatively high-end, while the consumption capacity of ASEAN market needs to be cultivated. However, Wu Liming told us that Kangnai had begun to test water in ASEAN and opened a store in Vietnam.

Another obstacle to China's leather shoes is the EU's "anti-dumping duty". In January this year, the EU decided to impose anti-dumping duties on imports of leather shoes from Vietnam and China for a period of 15 months. To this end, in April 20th, the Chinese delegation to the World Trade Organization formally requested the establishment of an expert group to investigate and decide whether the EU anti-dumping measures against Chinese leather shoes violated international trade rules. The European Union once blocked the establishment of the expert group in accordance with the relevant procedures. However, if the Chinese side again made the same request at the meeting of the WTO dispute settlement body held this month, the expert group will be set up automatically.

Wu Liming told reporters that Kangnai has been participating in the lawsuit in a very positive manner and will insist on responding to it.