Pakistan is globally recognized for its fine leather products. Footwear factories are highly equipped and import of latest machinery in no more an issue for the manufacturers. Skilled manpower is capable enough to meet the international quality specifications. Availability of best leathers and other raw materials is adequately available for the industry furthermore Pakistan Footwear Manufacturing Association (PFMA) is an effective platform for the footwear exporters. Pakistan exports footwear to more than 60 countries in five continents of the world. Its major exports are to UK, France, Netherlands & Germany in Europe and Dubai, Saudi Arabia & Yemen in the Middle East. In May 2018, the volume of Pakistan's exported footwear increased by 17.0% compared to similar period in 2017; 806 thousand pairs rising to 943 thousand pairs. In terms of value, exported footwear grew from 80.1 million US dollars in May 2017 to 9.25 million US dollars in May 2018 (+15.5%), according to dat...