Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/reports/c71169) has announced the addition of “Other Footwear Manufacturing Industry in the U.S. and its Foreign Trade (1997-2009)” to their offering.

The Other Footwear Manufacturing Industry report is an in-depth analysis of the industry’s structure, competitive landscape, internal financial performance, and trends and opportunities. This October’s release contains data as recent as September, 2007.

This 143-page report is a detailed information resource based on the 6-digit NAICS code. It includes at least 5 years of independently researched industry statistics that are cross-referenced with the relevant U.S. and international economic indicators. All data have been verified to ensure the highest quality. Use this report for a comprehensive industry analysis or as an industry reference guide to aid benchmarking and forecasting. It can also be a tool to understand trends and to uncover new business opportunities. Detailed explanations accompany all statistical data. Where relevant, the data is illustrated in charts, tables or maps. Your decisions will be improved with our 1) relevant, 2) objective, 3) timely, and 4) comprehensive data.

For example, our supply and demand data covers both U.S. shipments and international trade while taking into consideration of the industry’s capacity utilization. The industry level income statements and balance sheets contain all the elements that you will need for financial benchmarking. All the information can be easily extracted to your favorite spreadsheet, word processing, or presentation applications. Would you like to compare your client’s financial data with the industry’s 4-year financial statement? That can be accomplished in just a minute.

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Revenue, Profitability, Market Size & Foreign Trade

The industrys revenue for the year 2006 was approximately $147 million US dollars. The gross profit was around 23%. Market sizes for the other footwear manufacturing industry are: athletic shoes, except rubber sole-fabric upper combinations (28.07%); all other footwear, except rubber footwear and slippers (65.53%); and other footwear, except rubber, not specified by kind, total (6.4%). Import was valued at $5.67 billion US dollars from 96 countries. The industry also exported $201.38 million US dollars worth of merchandises to 143 countries.

Definition & Classification

This U.S. industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in manufacturing other footwear (except rubber and plastics footwear; house slippers; mens footwear (except athletic); and womens footwear (except athletic). This 6-digit NAICS industry (316219) is under the hierarchy of Footwear Manufacturing Industry (31621), Leather and Allied Product Manufacturing Subsector (316), and the Manufacturing Sector (31-33). Its SIC equivalent code is: 3149 - Footwear, Except Rubber, NEC.

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