2021 EXHIBITOR PROSPECTUS - Footwear & Leather Show

Enquiries Julie Holt Global Exhibitions Director

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Enquiries Julie HoltGlobal Exhibitions Director

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footwearleathershow.com.au

Australia’s dedicated trade-only sourcing show for footwear and leather.

Tue 23 — Thu 25 November 2021

Melbourne Convention & Exhibition Centre

Co located with

5th Edition

2021 EXHIBITOR PROSPECTUS

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Tuesday 23 – Thursday 25 November 2021Melbourne Convention & Exhibition Centre

KEY FACTS

A dedicated show platform to connect global leather and footwear manufacturers and service providers with trade buyers and industry professionals from Australia and New Zealand.

The combined event is the most comprehensive global sourcing show in Australasia, unmatched with the scale and depth of regional participation.

• Importers• Wholesalers• Speciality retailers• Institutional buyers• Sourcing agents• Manufacturers• Retail chains• Department stores

FREE REGISTRATION AND ENTRY FOR TRADE

• Global Sourcing Seminars• Global Gallery• Business Matching• Welcome Reception

Along with comprehensive advertising, strategic partnerships with industry associations, and direct mailers to targeted buyers, will be a strong content-driven digital strategy incorporating social media, blog, advertising and pay per click to achieve maximum exposure.

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VISITOR PROFILE

TRADE ONLY EVENT

SHOW FEATURESEXTENSIVE MARKETING CAMPAIGN

EXPECTED NUMBER OF QUALIFIED TRADE VISITORS*

NUMBER OF GLOBAL EXHIBITORS

226139385

International Sourcing Expo AustraliaFootwear & Leather ShowChina Clothing Textile Accessories Expo

of visitors discovered new manufacturers and suppliers

ABOUT THE SHOW

92%

*2019

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EXHIBITORS FROM 20+ COUNTRIES*

* Combined attendance

* Combined attendance



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The 5th edition of Footwear and Leather Show Australia will be co-located with the International Sourcing Expo Australia 11th edition and China Clothing Textiles Accessories Expo 20th edition.

Attracting importers, wholesalers, major fashion and retail brands, agents and trade buyers from across Australia and New Zealand – this is a landmark sourcing event you can’t afford to miss.

It is the most way for exporters and manufacturers to showcase product, capability, and credentials to an Australian and New Zealand buying audience focused on uncovering new international suppliers.

VIPBUYER PROGRAM

SHOW PROGRAM WATCH 2019 HIGHLIGHTS

Global Sourcing Seminars provide a hub of engagement that educates and inspires. Featuring international thought leaders and industry experts as well as national industry and capability presentations, the seminars provide an enriched platform to reach a highly targeted and focused audience.

Global Business Matching allows exhibitors and visitors alike the opportunity to take control of their time at the show through pre-established meetings. Through an online portal, participants can select potential partners and appointments.

Global Gallery provides a platform for exhibitors to showcase their design and manufacturing capability to Australian and New Zealand trade buyers and industry.

VIP Buyer Program supports the focus on attracting major and strategic buyers and buying groups to the show. The program provides incentives to attend the event and facilitation upon request. The success of this program is fundamental to the event and will be expanded in 2021.

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Australia’s premier global sourcing show

for footwear and leather

EVENT SCHEDULE

SHOW HOURSTuesday 23 November 2021

10:00am – 5:00pm

Wednesday 24 November 2021 10:00am – 5:00pm

Thursday 25 November 2021 10:00am – 4:00pm

Day One - Tuesday 23 November 2021

10:00am - 5:00pm Exhibit Hall Hours

9:00am - 5:00pm Global Sourcing Seminars

10:00am – 5:00pm Global Gallery

5:15pm – 6:30pm Welcome & Inauguration

Day Two - Wednesday 24 November 2021



10:00am – 5:00pm Global Gallery

Day Three - Thursday 25 November 2021



10:00am - 4:00pm Global Gallery

This is a provisional program and is subject to change. Note: Global Business Matching and VIP Buyer Program occurs throughout.

Melbourne Convention and Exhibition Centre is a world-class exhibition venue situated on the Southbank river front precinct which features shopping, entertainment, international hotels, a world-famous casino and restaurants.

The venue is close to Melbourne CBD, with a short walk or tram or

taxi – and just 30 minutes from Melbourne’s international airport.

The venue has recently unveiled a major expansion with an increase in event space by 25%, hosts many large-format international events and is a dynamic hub for international business.

Melbourne is the second largest city in Australia, and is renowned as Australia’s knowledge, fashion, lifestyle, sporting and cultural capital.

For more information about Melbourne Convention & Exhibition Centre visit www.mcec.com.au

EVENT VENUE


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Australia is a top 20 country with a strong trade environment

Australia’s Free Trade Agreement (FTA’s)

WHY EXHIBIT

Australia-European Union Free Trade AgreementAustralia-Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) FTAAustralia-India Comprehensive Economic Cooperation AgreementAUS - UK Free Trade Agreement

Environmental Goods Negotiations

Free Trade AgreementRegional Comprehensive Economic PartnershipTrade Services Agreement

IndonesiaPACER PlusPeru (PAFTA) (11 Feb 2020)TPP

ASEAN-Australia-New Zealand (AANZFTA)Chile (ACLFTA)China (ChAFTA)Japan (JAEPA)Korea (KAFTA)Hong KongMalaysia (MAFTA)

New Zealand (ANZCERTA)Singapore (SAFTA)Thailand (TAFTA)CPTPP**USA (AUSFTA)

Source: Australian Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade. *Doing Business in 2018, World Bank

Partnership (CPTPP) is a free trade agreement (FTA) between Australia, Brunei Darussalam, Canada, Chile, Japan, Malaysia, Mexico, Peru, New Zealand, Singapore and Vietnam.

FTAs IN FORCE FTAs UNDER NEGOTIATION FTAs NOT YET IN FORCE

Tuesday 24 – Thursday 26 November 2020Melbourne Convention & Exhibition CentreTuesday 23 – Thursday 25 November 2021Melbourne Convention & Exhibition Centre

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HS 64 Footwear/Gaiters

Import growth 2019/2017 (2 years) across selected top 10 supplier countries

HS 4202 Trunks/Handbags/Briefcases

Import growth 2019/2017 (2 years) across selected supplier countries (outside top 10)

Imports into Australia 2019 AUD $2,560 Billion

Import growth 2019/2018 10.3%


1 China 6.4%*2 Vietnam 50%**3 Italy 22%4 Indonesia 14%5 India 13%6 Cambodia 45%9 Portugal 25%

Imports into Australia 2019 AUD $1,869 Billion



11 Thailand 50%12 Turkey 67%14 Bangladesh 14%

Australia is a prime export destination due to a rising and multicultural population, and noted for high relative expenditure on fashion and apparel.

Australia is one of the easiest places to do business according to a 2018 survey*, ranked fourth in the world with economies of more than 20 million people.

The International Monetary Fund remains positive on Australia’s economic outlook. The IMF forecasts that Australia’s real GDP will grow by an average rate of 2.7% per year from 2020 to 2024. This projected growth rate is the highest among major advanced economies.

Australia is the wealthiest nation in terms of median wealth per adult ahead of Switzerland. (2018) (Global Wealth Report, Credit Suisse)

*China is beginning to cede some of its dominance over the sector providing 50% of total import value in 2019 compared to 55% in 2017.

same period, recording 22% of total import value in 2019 compared to 17.5% in 2017.The trade data was sourced from TradeMap.



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Key reasons to exhibitAs Australia’s dedicated global sourcing trade show platform there are many positive reasons why you should exhibit.

Fundamentally, the show is all about trade buyers and industry professionals connecting with your business, brands and solutions. Exhibiting will provide many face-to-face interactions to new trade partners, accelerate the buying process and creation of business opportunity that extends beyond the tradeshow

WHY EXHIBIT

Meet key brands and trade buyers from Australia and New Zealand.

Maintain, develop and nurture valuable business relationships with a diverse contingent of decision-makers and

Showcase your product and capability to a targeted professional audience.

Face-to-face interactions to promote understanding with current partners and uncover opportunities with future buyers.

Generate immediate sales leads.

Build brand awareness and demonstrate capability with buyers.

Meet decision makers such as buyers, production planners, merchandisers, research, quality control, engineering, designing, logistics, purchasing and sourcing professionals.

Connect, network and learn about the latest trends and innovations in the industry and obtain direct feedback about the Australian market.


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This show has allowed us to make vital contacts which have after a few editions turned into business leads.Stuart Hopwood, Bolton Footwear (PTY LTD), South Africa



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Exhibition categories

INDIACHINA

PAKISTANBANGLADESH

HONG KONG

VIETNAMINDONESIA

MALAYSIA

SOUTH AFRICA

TAIWAN

TURKEY PERU

Global exhibitor participation

• Manufacturers

• SMEs

• Suppliers & Traders

• Exporters

• Industry Associations

• Trade Commissions

• Export Agents

• Trade Facilitation Bodies

• Sourcing Agents

• Industry Service Providers

• NGOs and cooperatives

• Sourcing Intermediaries

*Based on 2019

ETHIOPIA

WHO EXHIBITS


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WOMENS FOOTWEAR

LEATHER APPAREL

SUSTAINABLE ETHICAL

OUTDOOR FOOTWEAR

SPORTS FOOTWEAR

SAFETY FOOTWEAR

LEATHER ACCESSORIES

MENS FOOTWEAR

HANDBAGS WALLETSCHILDRENS/INFANTS

FOOTWEAR

Participating International Trade Organisations & Supporters*Council for Leather Exports India

South Africa Footwear and Leather Export Council

Vietnam Leather and Footwear Association

South Africa Trade Commission

Textile Clothing and Footwear Council Fiji

Export Promotion Bureau Bangladesh

Embassy of Ethiopia

Australian Fashion Council

Trade Development Authority of Pakistan

Provincial Government of Jakarta



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Key trade visitorsThe show attracts a strong and diverse visitor attendance.

2019 visitor snapshot

WHO VISITS


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Victoria 71%

NSW 13%

Queensland 6%

Rest of Australia 5%

International 5%

• Department Store & Retail Group buyers

• Owners & Directors

• Senior Management & Executives

• Merchandisers

• Planning Managers

• Quality Managers

• Product Developers

• Sourcing Agents

• Brand Agents

• Designers

• Institutional Buyers

• Media

VISITOR GEOGRAPHIC PROFILE

VISITOR INDUSTRY PROFILE

*Based on 2019

*This is a representative sample of trade visitors that have attended previous editions of the event.



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Exhibitors can select from standard shell scheme booth packages of 3m x 3m or 3m x 4m, 3m x 6m or multiples thereof. This includes standard furniture and a display accessory option of rails/shelves.

The standard booth presentation for a 9 sqm stand is shown below. Stand package options apply. See Application for Stand Space for more information.

COST: AUD 575.00 + GST per sqmShould you require more than 18 sqm for your exhibition stand or would like to create or customise an exhibition package please contact us to discuss your requirements.

For space only, a custom designed exhibition booth must be erected on the space. Designs for custom booths need to be submitted for approval by the organiser and the venue.

*GST 10%

SIZE: 3x3m

COST: AUD 675.00 + GST per sqm

INCLUSIONS:• Power• Lighting: 2 lights per 9 sqm• Furniture

- 1 x round table - 2 x chairs - 1 x waste bin

• 9 metres of in-built shelves

*GST 10%

SIZE: 3x3m

COST: AUD 675.00 + GST per sqm

INCLUSIONS:• Power• Lighting: 2 lights per 9 sqm• Furniture

- 1 x round table - 2 x chairs - 1 x waste bin

• 4 metres of in-built rails

*GST 10%

EXHIBITION OPTIONS

Shell Scheme A - (Shelves) Shell Scheme B - (Rails) Floorspace only - (Min 18m2)



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Enquiries Julie HoltGlobal Exhibitions Director

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Tuesday 23 – Thursday 25 November 2021

Melbourne Convention & Exhibition Centre

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2021 EXHIBITOR PROSPECTUS - Footwear & Leather Show

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