Brazilian footwear exports grew in both volume and value in the first five months of 2025, according to figures from Abicalçados based on data from Secex. Between January and May, 45.83 million pairs were shipped abroad, up 6.8% compared to the same period last year. Export revenue rose by 1.7% to reach US$ 427.18 million.

In May alone, exports totalled 6.77 million pairs worth US$ 78.16 million. While revenue increased by 2.7%, volume fell by 7.6% year on year.

The United States reclaimed its position as Brazil’s main export market in May, with purchases rising 37.4% in volume and 49.2% in value. Argentina and Paraguay followed, though Paraguay showed declines compared to May 2024.

Rio Grande do Sul remained the leading exporting state, ahead of Ceará and São Paulo. Meanwhile, footwear imports into Brazil continued to rise, driven by higher shipments from China, Vietnam and Indonesia. From January to May, imports grew 25.6% in volume and 21.4% in value compared to the same period last year.