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Russian Shoe Manufacturers Reduce Production Amid Increased Imports

Shoe production in Russia decreased by 12.4% in the first half of 2026. Imports of shoes increased by 3.5%, attributed to competition from Chinese suppliers.

Claims & verification status

Claimed

Production of shoes in Russia decreased by 12.4% in the first half of 2026, according to Kommersant — not independently verified.

Attributed to: Kommersant
Claimed

Import of shoes to Russia increased by 3.5% in the first half of 2026, according to Kommersant — not independently verified.

Attributed to: Kommersant

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Impact analysis

Who claims what

  • Production of shoes in Russia decreased by 12.4% in the first half of 2026, according to Kommersant — not independently verified.
  • Import of shoes to Russia increased by 3.5% in the first half of 2026, according to Kommersant — not independently verified.
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Our assessment

If the reported claims are accurate, EU exporters and logistics firms may find additional opportunities in the Russian footwear import market, as domestic producers scale back.…

Sources & evidence

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