New Delhi, July 14 -- Companies from Taiwan and Vietnam are showing strong interest in investing in India's growing non-leather footwear sector, according to the Council for Leather Exports (CLE).

Chairman R.K. Jalan emphasized the need for government support to enable smooth import of essential materials like shoe soles, moulds, machinery, and fabrics-mostly sourced from China.

"Vietnamese and Taiwanese firms are eager to establish manufacturing units in India. For this, hassle-free import of components is critical," Jalan said.

India's footwear and leather exports touched USD 5.75 billion in 2024-25, and CLE is targeting USD 7 billion by 2025-26.

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