The export turnover of footwear and handbags is estimated to reach US $8.5 billion in 2012.
The export of footwear can attain US$7.5 billion, up 12% against 2011.
Despite reduction in production and consumption, Viet Nam has made efforts in seeking for export markets to deal with inventories, said Chairman of Viet Nam Leather and Footwear Association (Lefaso).
The Ministry of Industry and Trade forecasted that the export turnover of footwear and handbags will obtain around US$9.5 billion in 2013. /.