International boost for the footwear sector: Ivace+iy AEC organize buyer mission at Futurmoda

This initiative is part of the Foreign Promotion Plan of Ivace+i International, which includes 29 actions for the last quarter of the year, as detailed Ester OlivasDirector General of Entrepreneurship and Internationalization. "We facilitate new business contacts and opportunities for companies in the Valencian Community," explained Olivas, emphasizing the particular importance of missions for international guests and buyers. These missions also allow us to "showcase our trade fairs and the potential of our productive sectors."

The close collaboration with AEC has resulted in the current mission, which brings representatives from seven companies from France, Denmark, and the United States to visit the International Leather, Components, and Machinery for Footwear and Leather Goods Trade Show. Ivace+i International's Foreign Network has played a key role in identifying and contacting these potential importing companies.

Representatives of seven companies from France, Denmark and the United States are participating in this edition.

Export Leadership of the Valencian Community

The Valencian Community reaffirms its position as the leading Spanish region in the export of footwear and its auxiliary industries, accounting for 33,7% of the sector's national exports.

The most recent data, corresponding to the period from January to July 2025, show that Valencian footwear exports reached 722,28 millones de euros, which represents a slight increase compared to the same period last year.

Regarding destinations, France It consolidates its position as the main market, with 102,7 million euros (14% of total exports in the first seven months). It is closely followed by Italy, with 98,2 million euros (13,6%), Germany, , United States y PortugalThese five countries together account for 60% of Valencian footwear sales abroad.