MYANMAR MSME Cluster Footwear Manufacturers Federation (Central) stated that negotiations are underway to export Myanmar’s footwear to the Bangladesh market by sea trade.
Myanmar used to deliver 100,000 pairs of slippers made in Myanmar per day in 2010 through border points. The footwear export halted in late 2015.
“Footwear for both male and female is exported to Bangladesh. They prefer durable Myanmar slippers made from tyres. The daily purchase order is estimated at 100,000 pairs. Footwear exports went to Bangladesh via Buthidaung and Maungtaw border posts and came to an abrupt stop because of border conflicts in 2015,” said an official of the federation.
The federation aims to go to Bangladesh for ocean freight export negotiations next year. Myanmar can supply about 200,000 pairs per day, as Bangladesh has a strong demand. If the negotiation goes well, we will build an industrial ward to supply a million pairs of footwear per month. Made in Myanmar footwear has already gained market shares in Bangladesh. The slipper price is around K5,000 per pair for males and K3,500-K4,000 per pair for females. We could supply the slippers according to that price,” he continued.
The federation is also seeking approval from the ministries concerned to grant plots of land to create an industrial ward for footwear manufacturers in the four satellite Dagon Myothit townships and North Okkalapa Township. — ASH/KK
