Many companies have relocated their footwear manufacturing business from China to Vietnam.
Adidas has halved the amount of footwear it makes in China since 2010, having moved most production to Vietnam. The nation has also overtaken China as Nike’s predominant footwear manufacturer – who held the title 10 years ago.
Uniqlo, the Japanese fashion company, has increased its suppliers in Vietnam by 40 per cent in the last year.
According to a survey by the United States Fashion Industry Association, the most common sourcing model is shifting from ‘China Plus Many’ to ‘China Plus Vietnam Plus Many.’
“The typical sourcing of portfolio today is the 30-50 percent from China, 11-30 percent from Vietnam, and the rest from other countries,” the report states.
