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Malack Abdul Wahab of KH Exports Elected to LWG Board as Leather Manufacturer Representative

Malack Abdul Wahab of KH Exports Elected to LWG Board as Leather Manufacturer Representative

ByArshad August 28, 2025
The Leather Working Group (LWG) has confirmed the election of Malack Abdul Wahab, Managing Director...

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DANI Expands in Asia with New Partnership with Chinese Leather Group Ligo

DANI Expands in Asia with New Partnership with Chinese Leather Group Ligo

ByArshad August 27, 2025
Mastrotto Indonesia Celebrates 20 Years With Inauguration of New Production Department

Mastrotto Indonesia Celebrates 20 Years With Inauguration of New Production Department

ByArshad August 27, 2025
Vietnam Footwear Industry Faces Three Major Problems in Domestic Market Says Lefaso

Vietnam Footwear Industry Faces Three Major Problems in Domestic Market Says Lefaso

ByArshad August 27, 2025
Dietrich Tegtmeyer Confirmed for Second Term on Leather Naturally Supervisory Council

Dietrich Tegtmeyer Confirmed for Second Term on Leather Naturally Supervisory Council

ByArshad August 26, 2025

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Malack Abdul Wahab of KH Exports Elected to LWG Board as Leather Manufacturer Representative

Malack Abdul Wahab of KH Exports Elected to LWG Board as Leather Manufacturer Representative

ByArshad August 28, 2025
The Leather Working Group (LWG) has confirmed the election of Malack Abdul...
DANI Expands in Asia with New Partnership with Chinese Leather Group Ligo

DANI Expands in Asia with New Partnership with Chinese Leather Group Ligo

ByArshad August 27, 2025
Italian leather group DANI has entered into a new commercial partnership with...
Mastrotto Indonesia Celebrates 20 Years With Inauguration of New Production Department

Mastrotto Indonesia Celebrates 20 Years With Inauguration of New Production Department

ByArshad August 27, 2025
Mastrotto Indonesia has marked its 20th anniversary with the inauguration of a...
Dietrich Tegtmeyer Confirmed for Second Term on Leather Naturally Supervisory Council

Dietrich Tegtmeyer Confirmed for Second Term on Leather Naturally Supervisory Council

ByArshad August 26, 2025
Leather Naturally has announced that Dietrich Tegtmeyer will serve a second and...
Lagos has unveiled a 150,000 capacity Leather Hub aimed at empowering artisans, promoting locally made leather goods and creating jobs across the value chain. The facility is expected to strengthen Nigeria’s leather industry and reduce reliance on imports. Nigeria’s first lady Oluremi Tinubu officially opened the hub on Saturday 23rd August 2025 and called it a sign that Lagos is leading in innovation and enterprise. She said the project aligns with President Bola Tinubu’s Renewed Hope Agenda focused on industrialisation, digitalisation, creative arts and manufacturing. "Leatherworking is a traditional craft that has stood the test of time. I’m informed this hub will serve as a centre for leather processing, footwear production and specialised training, enabling artisans to add great value to their craft and compete competently in both local and international markets. I urge those utilising this facility to dedicate themselves to excellence, hard work, continuous learning and good works to compete in the global market" Oluremi Tinubu, First Lady of Nigeria Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu described the hub as the first of its kind in Nigeria and a gateway to global competitiveness. He said the facility would transform locally sourced hides into world-class footwear, garments and accessories stamped as made in Lagos. "It is a launch-pad to thousands of decent jobs and a shining example of the power of visionary governance and proposal partnership between the federal government and the state government" Babajide Sanwo-Olu, Governor of Lagos State The hub is expected to create 10,000 direct and indirect jobs over the next three years with more than 70 percent reserved for women and youth. Over 150,000 artisans nationwide will benefit from training and start-up support. Lagos also anticipates generating over $200 million in exports annually once the hub becomes fully operational. Nigeria’s leather industry contributes significantly to the economy, particularly through non-oil exports and job creation. It is estimated to generate $600 to $800 million annually through leather exports, and the new hub is expected to expand these figures while boosting local employment.

Nigerian First Lady Inaugurates Lagos Industrial Leather Hub to Promote Made in Nigeria Leather Products and Exports

ByArshad August 26, 2025
Lagos has unveiled a 150,000 capacity Leather Hub aimed at empowering artisans...
Ethiopia Prepares to Build its Leather Industry Park

Ethiopia Prepares to Build its Leather Industry Park

ByArshad August 23, 2025
Ethiopia is preparing to set up a Leather Industry Park after the government...

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Vietnam Footwear Industry Faces Three Major Problems in Domestic Market Says Lefaso

Vietnam Footwear Industry Faces Three Major Problems in Domestic Market Says Lefaso

ByArshad August 27, 2025
Vietnam’s footwear industry is under pressure as it continues to face three major problems. The...
Farida Group Starts Production of New Balance Shoes and to Invest Rs 1200 Crore in New Plant Says Rafeeque Ahmed

Farida Group Starts Production of New Balance Shoes and to Invest Rs 1200 Crore in New Plant Says Rafeeque Ahmed

ByArshad August 25, 2025
Farida Group has started producing New Balance shoes in partnership with Taiwan’s CJ Enterprise...
Mexico Temporarily Bans Footwear Imports

Mexico Temporarily Bans Footwear Imports

ByArshad August 18, 2025
Mexico is set to ban the temporary import of finished footwear under the IMMEX program in an effort...
Brazil Footwear Exports in July Drop 7.3% to $76.7 Million as Competition from Asia Intensifies

Brazil Footwear Exports in July Drop 7.3% to $76.7 Million as Competition from Asia Intensifies

ByArshad August 14, 2025
Brazil’s footwear exports took a hit in July 2025, with both volume and revenue showing declines...
Texas Cowboy Boot Industry Faces Uncertain Future Over Trump Tariffs on Ostrich Leather Imports

Texas Cowboy Boot Industry Faces Uncertain Future Over Trump Tariffs on Ostrich Leather Imports

ByArshad August 8, 2025
In Hidalgo County, Texas, a workshop is crafting one of the most iconic American products, cowboy...

Footwear News

Vietnam Footwear Industry Faces Three Major Problems in Domestic Market Says Lefaso

Vietnam Footwear Industry Faces Three Major Problems in Domestic Market Says Lefaso

ByArshad
Farida Group Starts Production of New Balance Shoes and to Invest Rs 1200 Crore in New Plant Says Rafeeque Ahmed

Farida Group Starts Production of New Balance Shoes and to Invest Rs 1200 Crore in New Plant Says Rafeeque Ahmed

ByArshad
Mexico Temporarily Bans Footwear Imports

Mexico Temporarily Bans Footwear Imports

ByArshad
Brazil Footwear Exports in July Drop 7.3% to $76.7 Million as Competition from Asia Intensifies

Brazil Footwear Exports in July Drop 7.3% to $76.7 Million as Competition from Asia Intensifies

ByArshad
Texas Cowboy Boot Industry Faces Uncertain Future Over Trump Tariffs on Ostrich Leather Imports

Texas Cowboy Boot Industry Faces Uncertain Future Over Trump Tariffs on Ostrich Leather Imports

ByArshad
Kothari Industrial Corporation Limited Acquires Footwear brands Zodiz and Jeetlo 

Kothari Industrial Corporation Limited Acquires Footwear brands Zodiz and Jeetlo 

ByArshad

Expert Columns

Automation is Coming for the Leather Industry but Probably Not how you think

Automation Is Coming for the Leather Industry but Probably Not How You Think

ByJames Bayly May 8, 2025
Discover how AI and automation are transforming the leather industry, improving efficiency, reducing...
How the Pakistan Tanners Association’s Inaction is Delaying Sialkot Tanneries Relocation and Reform

How the Pakistan Tanners Association’s Inaction is Delaying Sialkot Tanneries Relocation and Reform

ByMalik Ijaz March 5, 2025
The ongoing protests by Sialkot tannery owners since 2021 highlight the critical need for relocating...

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Leather Goods News

Hermès Posts Strong First Half in 2025 with €8 Billion in Revenue and Solid Global Growth

Hermès Posts Strong First Half in 2025 with €8 Billion in Revenue and Solid Global Growth

ByArshad August 3, 2025
Hermès reported solid financial results for the first half of 2025, showing...
Kering Reports Revenue Drop as Gucci and Saint Laurent Struggle in H1 2025

Kering Reports Revenue Drop as Gucci and Saint Laurent Struggle in H1 2025

ByArshad August 3, 2025
Kering has reported a sharp decline in revenue and profit for the first half of...
Tanner Leatherstein Joins Stow London as Director of Craftsmanship in Strategic Partnership

Tanner Leatherstein Joins Stow London as Director of Craftsmanship in Strategic Partnership

ByArshad July 28, 2025
Volkan Yilmaz, known online as Tanner Leatherstein, has joined British luxury...
LVMH Reports 8% Revenue Dip in Fashion and Leather Goods Segment with €19.1 Billion Revenue and €6.6 Billion Profit

LVMH Reports 8% Revenue Dip in Fashion and Leather Goods Segment with €19.1 Billion Revenue in First Half of 2025

ByArshad July 26, 2025
LVMH Moët Hennessy Louis Vuitton posted revenue of €39.8 billion in the first...
How This Ethiopian Leather Brand Taza Is Turning Locally Available Leather Into School Bags

How This Ethiopian Leather Brand Taza Is Turning Locally Available Leather Into School Bags

ByArshad July 21, 2025
After losing both parents at a young age, the founder of Taza Behaylu Eskindir...
Luxury Leather Furniture Maker Natuzzi Reports €78.1 Million in Q1 Sales Down by 7.6%

Luxury Leather Furniture Maker Natuzzi Reports €78.1 Million in Q1 Sales Down by 7.6%

ByArshad July 9, 2025
Italian luxury leather furniture brand Natuzzi has shared its financial results...

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Malack Abdul Wahab of KH Exports Elected to LWG Board as Leather Manufacturer Representative

Malack Abdul Wahab of KH Exports Elected to LWG Board as Leather Manufacturer Representative

ByArshad August 28, 2025
DANI Expands in Asia with New Partnership with Chinese Leather Group Ligo

DANI Expands in Asia with New Partnership with Chinese Leather Group Ligo

ByArshad August 27, 2025
Mastrotto Indonesia Celebrates 20 Years With Inauguration of New Production Department

Mastrotto Indonesia Celebrates 20 Years With Inauguration of New Production Department

ByArshad August 27, 2025

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Industry Insights

Why the Debate Around Kangaroo Leather Is a Wake-Up Call for the Global Leather Industry?

Why the Debate Around Kangaroo Leather Is a Wake-Up Call for the Global Leather Industry?

ByArshad June 30, 2025
I came across this article from Packer Leather Pty Ltd yesterday on...
How Is Leather Made? A Step-by-Step Guide to the Leather Production Process

How Is Leather Made? A Step-by-Step Guide to the Leather Production Process

ByArshad November 19, 2024
Curious about how leather is made? Discover the step-by-step process & learn how...
Can Uncaged Innovations' $5.6 Million Bio-Based Leather Alternative Be the Next Big Thing in Fashion or Just a Passing Trend?

Can Uncaged Innovations’ $5.6 Million Seed Funding Make Bio-Based Leather the Next Big Thing or Just a Passing Trend?

ByArshad July 22, 2024
New York-based biomaterials start-up, Uncaged Innovations has raised $5.6...

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