Between January and July, the main exporter of footwear in Brazil was Rio Grande do Sul. In the period, gauchoes embarked on 15.7 million pairs that generated US$261 million, high of 2.4% and 10.7%, respectively, in the comparison with the same period of 2016. Currently, the State accounts for 43% of the total generated with exports of statesmen in the country. Source: Abicaladas