Wage Disputes In Kampuchea Reduce Domestic Shoe Clothing Export Growth

According to the Ministry of Commerce of Kampuchea, in the first 7 months of 2014, the export of Kampuchea's pillar industries and footwear industry increased by 12.6%. From 1 to July this year, Kampuchea exported shoes and clothing products worth US $3 billion 470 million, up from 3 billion 80 million US dollars in the same period last year.

Kampuchea shoes and clothing products are mainly exported to Europe and the United States. "At the beginning of this year, because of wage strike strikes, international buyers reduced orders, and the export growth of shoes and clothing industry is actually relatively low," said Ken Loo, GMAC.

　　 Cambodia According to the labor bureau data, there are 960 factories and 620 thousand workers in the shoe and clothing industry in the country. Last year, Kampuchea made a total of $5 billion 500 million in exports of shoes and clothing, accounting for about 80% of Kampuchea's total exports.

Last week, the Union launched a wage increase again, asking for the monthly minimum wage of footwear industry from $100 to $177. Labor Secretary Ith Samheng said the factory could not raise workers' wages to the highest level at any time, and urged unions to avoid making any impossible demands.

Ink media: the government's support for the footwear industry has a negative impact.

Recently, the measures adopted by the government of Mexico to support the footwear industry will have a negative impact on business circulation, and even lead to a loss of footwear imports. Price increases will also hurt consumers' interests.

Local logistics According to the measures issued by the Mexican government, the inspection of containers imported from China, Vietnam and other sources of certain risks will increase the inspection fees, which will increase import costs, the head of the enterprise said. As customs inspection increased, more than 3000 containers were imported each year. In addition, footwear import ports are restricted, and import licensing is required for customs valuation. If the import price is lower than the valuation, the goods will be withheld until the price is proved to be true. Otherwise, they will have to pay tax or engage in legal proceedings. This procedure usually takes 1-2 years. time 。