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October 3, 2026 5:01 am

International Leather Industry News

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Italian Leather Industry Revenue Falls 6.4% in First Half 2026 Due to Geopolitical Uncertainty and Inflation

Italian exports of tanned leather also declined falling 4.9% in value and among its 20 main export...

Vietnam Leather and Footwear Exports Rise 2.4% to $19.54 Billion in First 8 Months of 2026

The US remained Vietnam’s largest market accounting for $6.46 billion worth of footwear and $1.55...

Global Leather Alliance Launches at Lineapelle to Unite Global Leather Industry

The new non-profit organization will focus on funding industry initiatives, strengthening...

GSC Group and Icap Leather Chem Form Strategic Partnership for Veneto Leather District

The agreement will make GSC Group the distributor of Icap Leather Chem’s leather finishing products...

Leather Formally Excluded From EUDR as COTANCE Calls Decision Historic Victory

The decision follows 2 years of industry efforts with COTANCE saying scientific evidence showed...

Bangladesh Seeks German Investment and Technology Support for Leather Sector

Bangladesh Industries Minister Khandakar Abdul Muktadir has called for German investment and...

Iskefe Leather to Showcase Latest Collections and Iskefe Prime Service at Lineapelle From 15-17 September

Iskefe Leather will bring its “A Touch More” campaign to Lineapelle Milano, where visitors can...

Italy’s Tanning Industry Begins Labour Agreement Renewal Talks With €230 Monthly Wage Increase Demand

Italy’s tanning sector has opened negotiations for a new national labour agreement, with trade...

Bonaudo Acquires Italian Tannery Siva to Expand Into Luxury Furniture and Automotive Leather

Bonaudo has acquired Italian tannery Siva known for upholstery leather manufacturing, expanding its...

MUNO Appoints Ashok Sambandam as Managing Director for India and Bangladesh

MUNO has appointed Ashok Sambandam as Managing Director for India and Bangladesh. Sambandam brings...

Fire at Leather Processing Facility in Colombia Causes Several Million Pesos in Losses

A fire at a leather processing facility in Bucaramanga, Colombia, caused estimated losses of around...