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Jordan Leather and Garments Exports Slip 2% to $2.01 Billion in First 10 Months of 2025

Jordan Leather and Garments Exports Slip 2% to $2.01 Billion in First 10 Months of 2025

Arshad | January 3, 2026 |
Geoff Holmes Takes Over as IULTCS President for 2026-2027

Geoff Holmes Takes Over as IULTCS President for 2026-2027

Arshad | January 2, 2026 |
Four students from New Zealand Launch Natures Prime Leather Balm from Classroom to Retail Shelves

Four Students from New Zealand Launch Natures Prime Leather Balm from Classroom to Retail Shelves

Arshad | January 2, 2026 |
French Raw Material and Leather Exports Total €39.3 Million in October 2025

French Raw Material and Leather Exports Total €39.3 Million in October 2025

Arshad | January 1, 2026 |
Vietnam Footwear Exports to Indonesia Rise 21% in November 2025 to $10.7 Million and $117 Million YTD

Vietnam Footwear Exports to Indonesia Rise 21% in November 2025 to $10.7 Million and $117 Million YTD

Arshad | December 31, 2025 |
Why Kashmir’s Leather Opportunity is Leaving the Valley

Why Kashmir’s Leather Opportunity is Leaving the Valley

Arshad | December 31, 2025 |
Researchers from Mangaluru Turn Fish Skin Waste into Leather Creating New Income Stream for Fishing Communities

Researchers from Mangaluru Turn Fish Skin Waste into Leather Creating New Income Stream for Fishing Communities

Arshad | December 31, 2025 |
Indian Leather Industry Exports to US Slide Even After Offering 10 to 40% Discounts

Indian Leather Industry Exports to US Slide Even After Offering 10 to 40% Discounts

Arshad | December 30, 2025 |
Tannery Worker Found Dead in Ranipet

Tannery Worker Found Dead in Ranipet

Arshad | December 29, 2025 |
China Bags and Cases Exports Fall 12.9% to $24.8 Billion in First 10 Months of 2025

China Bags and Cases Exports Fall 12.9% to $24.8 Billion in First 10 Months of 2025

Arshad | December 26, 2025 |

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Dietrich Tegtmeyer Confirmed for Second Term on Leather Naturally Supervisory Council

Dietrich Tegtmeyer Confirmed for Second Term on Leather Naturally Supervisory Council

Arshad | August 26, 2025 |
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

Arshad | August 26, 2025 |
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

Arshad | August 25, 2025 |
Ethiopia Prepares to Build its Leather Industry Park

Ethiopia Prepares to Build its Leather Industry Park

Arshad | August 23, 2025 |
Simac Tanning Tech 2025 One Month Away with 300 Exhibitors and 9000 Visitors Expected in Milan from September 23 to 25

Simac Tanning Tech 2025 One Month Away with 300 Exhibitors and 9000 Visitors Expected in Milan from September 23 to 25

Arshad | August 23, 2025 |
Pakistan Eases Leather Trade Rules With Removal of Health Certificate Requirement

Pakistan Eases Leather Trade Rules With Removal of Health Certificate Requirement

Arshad | August 22, 2025 |
UNIDO Backed LISEC Project Sets New Standard for Women Empowerment in Ethiopian Leather Industry

UNIDO Backed LISEC Project Sets New Standard for Gender Equality in Ethiopian Leather Industry

Arshad | August 21, 2025 |
Dietrich Tegtmeyer to Deliver Heidemann Lecture at IULTCS Congress in Lyon

Dietrich Tegtmeyer to Deliver Heidemann Lecture at IULTCS Congress in Lyon

Arshad | August 20, 2025 |
Chinese Firm to Launch $5 Million Leather and Footwear Project in Uzbekistan

Chinese Firm to Launch $5 Million Leather and Footwear Project in Uzbekistan

Arshad | August 19, 2025 |
Middle East’s Largest Global Footwear and Leather Products Show DIFLEX 2025 in Dubai from Sept 23-25

Middle East’s Largest Global Footwear and Leather Products Show DIFLEX 2025 in Dubai from Sept 23-25

Arshad | August 19, 2025 |
Mexico Temporarily Bans Footwear Imports

Mexico Temporarily Bans Footwear Imports

Arshad | August 18, 2025 |
Thai Tanning Industry Association Welcomes Govt Approval of Water Monitor Farming for Commercial Purposes

Thai Tanning Industry Association Welcomes Govt Approval of Water Monitor Farming for Commercial Purposes

Arshad | August 16, 2025 |
After 26 Years High Court Grants Relief to Terminated Punjab State Leather Development Corporation Staff

After 26 Years High Court Grants Relief to Terminated Punjab State Leather Development Corporation Staff

Arshad | August 16, 2025 |
CLRI Launches 2 New Specialty Leather Chemicals for Upholstery Leather in Kanpur

CLRI Launches 2 New Specialty Leather Chemicals for Upholstery Leather in Kanpur

Arshad | August 15, 2025 |
CLRI and LSSC Sign MoU to Promote Skill Development and Upskilling in the Indian Leather Workforce

CLRI and LSSC Sign MoU to Promote Skill Development and Upskilling in the Indian Leather Workforce

Arshad | August 15, 2025 |

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