# Milei's Economic Path: Argentina's Shoe Industry Crisis

> Argentina's shoe industry faces collapse as production drops from 120m to 50m pairs yearly under Milei's policies.
- Title: Milei's Economic Path: Argentina's Shoe Industry Crisis
- Summary: Argentina's shoe industry faces collapse as production drops from 120m to 50m pairs yearly under Milei's policies.
- Keywords: mendizabal, shoe industry, argentina, milei, production, calzado, consumption, pymes, arca, Perfil
- Source: Perfil — https://perfil.com/cordoba/nicolas-mendizabal-el-rumbo-economico-de-milei-es-el-de-un-pais-que-no-quiere-y-no-necesita-industria-apruY5z7HwIw
- Published: 2026-11-07T03:01:00+00:00
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: mendizabal, shoe industry, argentina, milei, production, calzado, consumption, pymes, arca, news
## Shoe Industry Crisis in Córdoba
Córdoba's shoe industry faces collapse with production dropping from 120 million to 50 million pairs annually.
## Mendizábal's Warning
Industrial SME owner Nicolás Mendizábal warns of severe industry decline due to falling consumption and import competition.
## Production Decline
Argentina's shoe production fell from 120 million to 50 million pairs annually in 2023.
## Financial Strain on Suppliers
Suppliers face account embargoes and rejected checks, crippling small businesses.
## Impact on Employment
Shoe companies employ 10-12 workers now versus 50-250 previously, threatening jobs.
## Milei's Economic Policy
Milei's government prioritizes imports over domestic industry, risking long-term economic stability.
## Industry Survival Strategies
Some companies survive with owned facilities and shorter production cycles to maintain operations.
## Future Outlook
Without policy changes, most companies will collapse by 2027 due to sustained economic pressures.
## Key takeaway

Argentina's shoe production fell from 120 million to 50 million pairs annually as Milei's economic policies prioritize imports over domestic industry.