Clothing and footwear in Italy

Article Abstract:

Output from Italian clothing producers increased slightly in value terms in 1997 to reach L54,500 billion. Exports increased by more than 2% but imports increased by 13% in value terms. Domestic consumption of most clothing fell by nearly 6% in 1997 although outerwear sales increased by 2.2%. Analysts believe that domestic clothing sales will begin to increase slightly in the first years of the 21st century. Italian footwear production was growing in the three years before 1997 but decreased during 1997 to 460 million pairs. Domestic sales of footwear were steady in 1997 but decreased by 1% in volume terms in 1998.

Nonrubber Footwear, Footwear, Except Rubber, Italy, Industry Overview, Footwear

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Clothing and footwear, furniture, furnishings and leisure goods

Article Abstract:

A general improvement in the economies of European countries has lead to a predicted 2% increase in consumer spending levels. It is forecasted that the improvement in the European housing market will revitalize the furniture and furnishings market. The footwear and clothing market is likely to be strong in the UK but in Italy pricing levels will be very competitive. General growth in spending has been less favourable in Italy and Germany but improving in the Netherlands, Spain and the UK. The unemployment rate can be a strong influence on the level of consumer spending within each country.

Periodicals, Periodical Publishers, Book publishing, Book Publishers, Books NEC, Footwear cut stock, Furniture and Homefurnishings, Furniture & Furnishings, Whsle, Furniture and Home Furnishing Wholesalers, Toys and Sporting Goods, Toys & Sporting Goods, Other Miscellaneous Manufacturing, Footwear Mfg Components NEC, Publishing industry, Europe, Statistics, Periodical publishing, Furniture industry, Consumer goods industry, Books, Photographic industry, Toy industry, Audio-visual equipment industry, Audiovisual equipment industry, Footwear components

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