近70载匠心，河南小城偃师闯出布鞋“大产业”

Core Viewpoint - The shoe manufacturing industry in Yanshi District, Luoyang, Henan Province, has evolved significantly over nearly 70 years, with local companies like Guanghui Shoe Factory leading the way in production and export of comfortable cloth shoes, meeting high international demand [1][3]. Industry Overview - The Guanghui Shoe Factory, established in 1995, occupies over 30 acres and produces 3.5 million pairs of cloth shoes annually, distributing products to over 20 provinces in China and international markets including South Korea, Germany, Russia, and the Middle East [3]. - The shoe industry in Yanshi began in 1956 with the establishment of the Yanshi Leather Shoe Society, which initially produced handmade leather and cloth shoes. By 1994, the number of shoe enterprises in Yanshi exceeded 1,000, with a total output value surpassing 1 billion RMB [3]. Technological Advancements - The introduction of advanced equipment, such as polyurethane shoe production lines in 2002, marked a turning point for the industry, enhancing product quality and profitability, and attracting well-known shoe brands for OEM production [5]. - The Yanshi Shoe Industry Association reports over 670 finished shoe production enterprises, more than 700 supporting enterprises, 40 design and research units, and over 10,000 employees in the sector [5]. Market Dynamics - The local shoe industry has developed a robust online and offline sales network over the past 30 years, with companies like Luoyang Tanyue Footwear Co., Ltd. operating over 100 online stores and achieving annual sales of 80 million pairs of shoes [7]. - Projections indicate that in 2024, online sales of footwear in Yanshi District will exceed 2.5 billion RMB, with direct and indirect exports of cloth shoes accounting for over 40% of total production, reaching markets across Southeast Asia, Central Asia, Eastern Europe, Africa, South America, and Japan and South Korea [7]. Industry Cluster Effect - The Yanshi District has established a shoe industry park covering 1,770 acres, housing hundreds of manufacturing and trading companies, serving as a new pivot for the local cloth shoe industry to transition from "manufacturing shoes" to "creating brands" [7].